Report that drastic action may be taken, K P Anil Kumar quitting Congress, resignation to be announced at 11 am

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Congress leader K P Anil Kumar is all set to leave the party after a public outcry over the appointment of DCC office bearers. Anil Kumar, who is currently facing suspension from the party for his response to the public outbursts, has called a press conference at 11 am today. He is likely to announce the resignation. The Congress leadership had sought an explanation from Anil Kumar for making a public statement even after he was suspended for violating party directives. However, the state leadership was not satisfied with the explanation given by him. There were indications that stern action might be taken against Anil Kumar. Anil Kumar had informed the leadership of his decision to resign before that.

Meantime, the state leadership is happy with the explanation given by Rajmohan Unnithan and Sivadasan Nair, who are under suspension, for making statements against senior leaders. The leadership sought an explanation from Rajmohan Unnithan as part of their efforts to soothe Oommen Chandy and Ramesh Chennithala. The leadership had asked Rajmohan Unnithan to refrain from making any more harsh statements.

Sivadasan Nair explained that his words were well-intentioned. The leadership had acknowledged this also.