Kerala Congress (Secular)

Kerala Congress (Secular) is a registered regional political party in the Indian state of Kerala. It was a faction of Kerala Congress led by P. C. George, Eapen Varghese, and T. S. John. The party was split from Kerala Congress (M).[1] It had been revived by T.S. John.[2]

Kerala Congress (secular)
ChairpersonT. S. John
Split fromKerala Congress (M)
HeadquartersPoonjar' Kottayam (India)
Student wingKerala Students Congress (KSC)
Youth wingKerala youth front (S)
Seats in Lok Sabha0
Seats in Rajya Sabha0

Revival of Kerala Congress (Secular) by TS John in 2015

In 2015 there were lot of factionalism happened between KM Mani and PC George. As a result, the supporters of PC George revived Kerala Congress (Secular)under the leadership of T. S. John.

TS John's return to Kerala Congress (Mani)

TS John announced its decision to rejoin with the Kerala Congress (Mani)(KCM),[3] however, a section of the party led by Kallada Das, PA Alexander, A. A. Abraham decided to retain the party.[4]

Merger with NCP, Kerala Congress (Skaria Thomas)

The Kerala Congress (Secular) (KCS), especially a section of leaders led by PA Alexander and A. A. Abraham, announced its decision to merge with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).[5]

Another faction led by Deacon Thomas Kayyathra merged with Kerala Congress (Skaria Thomas) group [6]

However, a section of the party led by Kallada Das decided to retain the party and join the National Democratic Alliance.[7] Later this faction merged with Kerala Congress (Thomas).

Merger with Kerala Congress (Thomas)

In 2018, Kerala Congress (Secular) Kalalda Das faction merged with Kerala Congress (Thomas).

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