High command asks Cong leaders to stand united, brace up for LSG polls

All hell would break loose if results turn out 50:50 for both fronts or give slight edge to LDF

- K S SREEJITH @T'Puram

Though the high command has succeeded in bringing a truce in the state Congress leadership, the real test lies in the performance of the party and UDF in the upcoming local body election. If Congress is able to win a majority of local bodies, including the six corporations, the state leadership could hold its head high before the high command. Even if the results turn out to be 50:50 for both fronts or give a slight edge to the LDF, then all hell would break loose in the state leadership.

The high command views the local body election as the decisive battle, political commentator Sreekumar Manayil told TNIE.

"The 'strongmen' in state Congress will lie low for the time being as they are in a disadvantageous position now. If the party suffers a setback in the LSG elections, there will surely be a bay for blood," he said.