All hands on deck to avoid split in KC(B)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Political parties in the state including the Congress has decided to intervene in the feud between Kerala Congress led by R Balakrishna Pillai and his minister-son K B Ganesh Kumar.
This is being apparently done to avoid a split in KC(B) which has only one MLA.
Pillai has already stripped his son from all the party positions a couple of days back. Sources said that there is immense pressure on Ganesh Kumar from his father to resign his post as minister.However, Ganesh has decided to take a decision after having a discussion with the Congress leaders.
UDF convener P P Thankachan is likely to meet both the leaders before the UDF meeting on Wednesday.
Kerala Congress (Jacob) leader Johnny Nelloore has already started discussions with both the leaders to avert a split.
Muslim League leaders too are expected to meet both the leaders before the UDF meeting.
The UDF leaders do not want a split especially in the face of Piravom bypoll that is likely soon. All the front leaders are of the opinion that any split in the party would seriously affect the prospects of the UDF.