THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With only six months left for the Assembly elections, internal power struggles and rivalries within the Congress have resurfaced over the question of the Chief Minister candidate. The renewed tension follows the AICC’s announcement of the new KPCC office-bearers’ list.

Dissatisfaction is rising across different factions of the party regarding the list, which includes 58 general secretaries, 13 vice presidents, and six political affairs committee members. Discussions about the new balance of power have intensified. Many party insiders believe AICC general secretary KC Venugopal has tightened his control over the state Congress. The Chennithala faction and the old 'A’ group seem to have avoided major damage, but whispers suggest that the reorganisation has dealt a setbac

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