UDF shuts doors on PC George

Thiruvananthapuram | Friday | 18th January, 2019

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The UDF meet on Thursday decided not to accommodate P C George's party into the fold. The party sought Kottayam and Idukki seats which has put the UDF leadership in tight spot.The P J Joseph faction of the KC(M) wants the Idukki seat for its nominee. The decision in this regard will be made by a committee headed by UDF convener Benny Behannan. "Several parties have expressed willingness to join UDF. Almost all UDF constituents were against George's re-entry to the front.In the meeting, UDF chairman Ramesh Chennithala made it clear that George has not sought re-entry into the front, but has written that he would like to work with the Congress..