Congress core committee yet to reach consensus on mayoral candidate in Kochi Corporation

UDF members are struggling to agree on a mayoral candidate for the Kochi Corporation after a core committee meeting ended inconclusively. Deepthy Mary Varghese, who was initially favored, has lost support among elected councillors due to group dynamics within the UDF. V.K. Minimol and Shiny Mathew are emerging as potential frontrunners, with their respective groups holding significant numbers of council members. The final decision on the mayoral candidate will likely be influenced by the leadership's stance and may result in a split term for the office.