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The Thrissur District Congress Committee (DCC) president, Joseph Tajet, declared that the Congress party in Thrissur is prioritizing development over controversies. He highlighted the 35 votes secured by Congress candidates in the mayoral and deputy mayoral elections as proof of public confidence, noting they even received support from former Left-leaning councilors. The DCC plans to hold a workshop on December 31st to equip councilors for effective governance, led by former KILA director P. P. Balan. Tajet emphasized the party’s commitment to delivering the development Thrissur missed in the last decade, mentioning the election of Niji Justin and A. Prasad as Mayor and Deputy Mayor. He dismissed allegations raised by the Left and BJP, stating that voters ignored them and entrusted the Corporation’s governance to the Congress.

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Congress Focuses on Development in Thrissur, Dismisses Controversies, DCC President Asserts

Thrissur, December 26, 2025 (The Hindu E-Paper) – The Congress party in Thrissur is firmly focused on development, not controversies, according to Thrissur District Congress Committee (DCC) President Joseph Tajet. Speaking to the media, Mr. Tajet emphasized that the 35 votes secured by Congress candidates in the recent mayoral and deputy mayoral elections demonstrate strong public confidence in the party’s approach.

“The Congress has no intention of chasing controversies,” said Tajet. “Our sole objective is the development of the city, and that is why the people of Thrissur entrusted us with the Corporation’s governance.” He also highlighted that Congress candidates received support even from councillors formerly aligned with the Left, indicating a shift towards development-oriented politics.

To bolster the capabilities of its councilors, the DCC will host a workshop on December 31st, led by former Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) director P. P. Balan. The workshop will focus on enhancing administrative and developmental expertise.

Mr. Tajet reiterated the Congress party’s commitment to delivering the development and welfare initiatives that Thrissur has lacked for the past decade. He emphasized that the election victories of Niji Justin as Mayor and A. Prasad as Deputy Mayor underscore this commitment.

Dismissing allegations and controversies raised by the Left and BJP during the election period, Mr. Tajet stated that voters ultimately chose to ignore them and entrusted the governance of the Corporation to the Congress. “We accept this mandate in its true spirit and are fully committed to carrying out the city’s development in line with public interest,” he concluded.

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