Kerala Congress Apologises to CJI Over Controversial Post
KPCC president Sunny Joseph says the post was published without the party leadership’s approval; the official responsible has been removed.
- KPCC tenders an unconditional apology to CJI Justice Surya Kant.
- Sunny Joseph says the post was published without leadership approval.
- Vijay Thottathil has been removed from his position.
- The former official has been asked to issue a public apology.
GG News Bureau
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, 28th Oct: The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has tendered an unconditional apology to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant over a controversial post published on the Kerala Congress unit’s official X account.
In its response to a legal notice, KPCC president Sunny Joseph stated that the post was published by Vijay Thottathil without the knowledge or approval of the party leadership. The committee expressed regret over the controversy and issued an unconditional apology to the Chief Justice.
Party Removes Official Over Post
According to the reply, Vijay Thottathil has been removed from his position and asked to issue a public apology over the post.
The party’s response seeks to clarify that the post did not reflect a decision or approved position of the Congress leadership in Kerala. The controversy arose after the content appeared on the party’s official social media account, prompting legal action.
