Kerala Congress (J) expects due recognition for P.J. Joseph in UDF govt, says Mons Joseph
Kerala Congress (J) leader Mons Joseph has publicly expressed the party's expectation for chairman P.J. Joseph to receive a government position within the UDF coalition. He emphasized the need for collective consultation among coalition partners regarding cabinet-rank appointments.
Why it matters
The statement reflects internal political maneuvering and the importance of coalition management within the Kerala state government.
Keralam Water Resources Minister and Kerala Congress (J) leader Mons Joseph on Friday (October 2, 2026) said his party expects its chairman P.J. Joseph to be given a position in the government, while stressing the need for collective consultations within the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF).
Speaking to reporters in Kottauam after the State government’s Cabinet-rank appointments of IUML leader M.K. Muneer as chairman of the Administrative Reforms Commission and Forward Bloc leader G. Devarajan as Keralam’s special representative in New Delhi, Mons Joseph said discussions on other appointments were yet to begin with coalition partners.
He said he would take up the matter with the Chief Minister, adding that even appointments of Congress leaders have not been finalised.
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