Thomas, a one-time loyalist and former minister, has run into rough weather by attending a seminar organised by Kerala rival CPM on the sidelines of a top party. conclave last week.
NEW DELHI: The Congress disciplinary committee on Monday showcaused senior leaders Sunil Jakhar of Punjab and KV Thomas of Kerala, amid pressure from state units that the two be expelled for anti-party activities. They have been asked to reply within a week.
While Jakhar has attracted the anger of Punjab Congress for his comments against former CM Charanjit Channi, his remarks were also perceived as anti-Dalit by partymen. Former minister Raj Kumar Verka demanded that he be expelled from Congress and AICC incharge Harish Chaudhary wrote to the party for action.Thomas, a one-time loyalist and former minister, has run into .. rough weather by attending a seminar organised by Kerala rival CPM on the sidelines of a top party. conclave last week. Congress had barred its leaders from attending the event and after much controversy, MP Shashi Tharoor, who . was also an invitee, announced that he will not go to the seminar. Kerala Congress chief K Sudhakaran has demanded that Thomas be expelled.
Tariq Anwar, a member of the panel, said, “If the reply is not found satisfactory, action will be taken against them.”
The first international concert from abroad in 2026 and the 2nd consecutive year of the monthly Carnatic Music concert series of the International Chamber, Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust, Tripunithura, Kerala, have been hosted from OHIO, U.S.A. Vocal Sangeetha Vidushi Ms. Dhivya Senthil Murugan, Violinist Ms. Medha Lalyt Iyer, and Mridangam Vidwan Sri Lalit Subramanian have accompanied on 13-02-2026 from OHIO, USA.
March 22, 2026
SRUTHI MATHAA… LAYA PITHAA… The International Chamber for Indian Music & Culture, an international initiative of Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust, Tripunithura, Kerala, has hosted the 2nd
