CM, Sudheeran hold talks with Karthikeyan’s wife

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, KPCC chief V M Sudheeran and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala Tuesday held talks with G Karthikeyan’s wife Sulekha at a time when talks on the bypolls to the Aruvikkara constituency are progressing. The three met her at her residence in Sasthamangalam this morning. It is heard the three have requested her to contest the bypolls as it is very crucial for the party.

Talking to reporters after the meeting, Sudheeran said no political discussions were held. He told them that he came here as he could not attend the funeral rites of the leader. However, he said preliminary discussions have begun on the by-election.

The three leaders held a meeting at the KPCC headquarters in the capital city in connection with the Rajya Sabha seat. The chief minister has been entrusted to decide the candidate for the seat. A final decision will be taken after discussing with the high command, he said.

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