Overview

• K. Sudhakaran declared he will not step down as KPCC president until the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government is removed from power, emphasizing his political commitment.
• He refuted rumors about his health, describing them as baseless and citing his active public engagements and daily gym workouts as evidence of his fitness.
• Sudhakaran highlighted his role in the UDF’s recent electoral gains, including retaining the Palakkad Assembly seat and swaying CPI(M) votes in key LDF strongholds.
• Despite speculation about potential successors, Sudhakaran stated he has received no indication from Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge or Rahul Gandhi that they want him to resign.
• Senior Congress figures, including Ramesh Chennithala and Shashi Tharoor, have publicly backed Sudhakaran’s continuation as KPCC president, countering internal party speculation.