Dr Yamini seeks Rs 50 crores as alimony

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The reconciliatory talks between Minister K V Ganesh Kumar and his wife Dr Yamini Thankachy which is on the verge of a divorce will continue.  Ganesh Kumar who had gone to Mookambika is back in the capital city and the talks are expected to resume Tuesday.  The UDF which met here decided not to immediately press for his resignation over the issue.

It has been reported that Dr Yamini has asked Rs 50 crore as alimony. The minister has clearly stated that he doesn’t have so much money to give as alimony. Yamini has clearly stated that there will be no compromise on the amount.
Meantime, efforts are on to dissuade the couple from divorce. The stand of Yamini is crucial.

The differences of opinion between Ganesh and his party are almost resolved. The party had the other day stated that they would accept the minister if he agrees to abide by them.  The minister too had welcomed the party’s stand.

As the party’s issue has been solved, the next is to solve the family matters. Minister Shibu Baby John, who took the initiative to solve the differences of opinion between the father and son, is now on to his next task.

Those close to the couple wants the issue to be settled without approaching the court. The dispute continues with the maintenance. If the issue cannot be solved in an out of court settlement, they can approach the family court through a joint petition.