Power-sharing row sparks fresh turmoil in Pala municipality (opens original article in a new tab)

Power-sharing tensions resurge in Pala municipality's UDF-led council as Maya Rahul may not resign as vice-chairperson, complicating Congress's selection of a successor and threatening coalition stability.

• Power-sharing dispute in Pala municipality's UDF-led council risks renewed tensions as Maya Rahul may not step down as vice-chairperson on June 26.
• Congress leadership faces internal disagreement over selecting a nominee for the vice-chairperson post after Maya Rahul's tenure ends.
• Pulikkakandam family's support for UDF is conditional on withdrawal of a police case against them, threatening the coalition's stability.