Nearly a week after resigning from the party over allegations of discrimination, rebel leaders of the Kerala Congress, led by Saji Manjakadambil, launched a new political entity on Friday – Kerala Congress Democratic.
The newly formed party, aiming to connect with the agricultural community in central Travancore, has formally declared its allegiance to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
During a leadership meeting held in Kottayam on Friday, Mr. Manjakadambil was appointed as party chairman, with Dinesh Kartha named as working chairman. Balu G. Vallikkara assumed the role of vice-chairman and Prasad Urulikunnam was appointed as general secretary.