Thomas K. Thomas is likely to become the president of the party’s state unit. The NCP (SP) is an ally in the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government in Kerala. However, the party is witnessing infighting between the legislators, openly defying the party discipline. An audio clip has also surfaced on social media believed to be that of P.C. Chacko in which he is heard saying that he is capable of taking on Chief Minister Pinarayan. The official announcement is expected in the next few days. The incumbent NCP(SP) state unit chief resigned from his post, leaving many in the party perplexed. The state Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran openly defied the National President, leading to factionalism within the Kerala N CP (SP). The party decided to give the Kuttanad Assembly constituency seat to Thomas during the 2021 Assembly elections which he won comfortably. He is the brother of the former state Minister Thomas Chandy.
Thomas K. Thomas is likely to become the president of the pa….
