PALAKKAD: A Congress member has dramatically resigned before considering the no-confience motion moved by UDF against municipality chairperson and vice-chairman, both members of BJP. Congress councellor V Saravanan resigned as the no-confidence motion was set to be discussed at 9 am. The no-confidence motion will fail as the opposition has lost a member.

In order to pass the no-confidence motion, the opposition needs the support of 27 members. They also need the support of CPM members and Welfare members to pass the motion. If anyone's vote becomes invalid, then also the no-confidence motion will fail. BJP has decided to step aside from the presentation of the motion. CPM has not yet claified their stand. Five Congress members were suspended by the chairperson during the previous municipality elections. BJP claim that the suspension is still valid as the duration has not been mentioned in the minutes.