Race for Kottayam DCC heats up as Congress set for organisational revamp

The Congress party in Kottayam is undergoing an organizational revamp, leading to intense lobbying for the District Congress Committee president post. The transition follows the passing of Oommen Chandy and a shift in internal factional dynamics.
Why it matters
Internal leadership battles in key districts can influence the party's electoral performance and organizational cohesion in Kerala.
With power back in its hands and a major organisational overhaul on the horizon, Kottayam is emerging as an early battleground for the Congress, with intense lobbying under way for the post of District Congress Committee (DCC) president.
The article provides a neutral overview of internal party politics and the history of factional influence.
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