Congress in shock as its own members stage revolt in Mattathur, tie up with BJP

Key Points

1. Congress members resigned en masse in Mattathur grama panchayat.
2. The Congress members allied with the BJP to seize control of the local body.
3. Eight Congress members resigned from the party.
4. Independent candidate Tessi Jose Kallarakkal was elected panchayat president.
5. In the 24-member panchayat, LDF secured 10 seats, UDF 8, and NDA 4.
6. Tessi Jose Kallarakkal secured 12 votes with the support of former Congress and BJP members.
7. The panchayat members cited injustice and neglect by the party leadership as the reason for their resignation.
8. The events occurred on December 27, 2025.