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- The Pala municipality in Kerala will elect a vice-chairperson on September 16, two weeks after an alliance of Congress rebel councillors and the LDF took power.
- The combine holds 16 of 26 council seats, but the Congress rebels who have been offered the post have not agreed on a candidate, with Biju Mathews and Tony Thaiparambil both staking claims.
- Kerala Congress (M)-led LDF has said it will not seek any position, and Kerala Congress (M) is currently unlikely to field a candidate.
- The stance of chairperson Maya Rahul, whose support would decide the majority, remains undisclosed, and a ruling combine meeting is planned before the election.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the ruling combine meeting called to pick a consensus candidate before September 16.
- Whether chairperson Maya Rahul discloses her preference and whom she backs.
- Whether Tony Thaiparambil presses his claim or steps aside, and if any change in Kerala Congress (M)'s decision not to field a candidate.
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Named India · Biju Mathews · Pala Municipality · Rejitha Prakash · Tony Thaiparambil · Congress rebel councillors · Kerala Congress (M) · LDF · Maya Rahul
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