Ramesh Chennithala also skipped the Congress Legislature Party meeting and instead handed over a letter backing Satheesan as CLP leader, making his displeasure evident.
A number of supporters continued to stay put near the house for some time. Later, they too started to disperse, only to form small groups in nearby tea shops and engage in discussions.
Speaking at the memorial event of social reformer P K Deevar here, Chennithala reflected on his political journey and the organisational roots of the Congress in Kerala.
No village here is unfamiliar to Chennithala. He stops the vehicle, calls out to elders gathered at tea shops, inquires about their health, and greets youngsters with high-fives.
