Overview
- Laly James, a four-time councillor, publicly alleged the Thrissur mayoralty was secured with cash and claimed Dr. Niji Justin approached leaders with a “cash box.”
- Dr. Niji Justin was selected by the district leadership and has since been elected mayor, denying the charges and deferring to party leadership for a response.
- Thrissur DCC president Joseph Tajet defended the selection as procedural and said the party would examine James’s remarks.
- Senior Congress legislator V. D. Satheesan said no senior leaders should intervene in mayoral choices and that the KPCC will review any complaints.
- The Hindu reported the party has sought an explanation from James, who has vowed to vote for the Congress candidate while warning of further disclosures.