Congress Councillor alleges Mayoral post sold for cash in Thrissur

Published - December 26, 2025 01:20 pm IST - Thrissur Just before the mayoral election, open dissent erupted within the Congress in Thrissur, as Congress councillor Laly James publicly aired her dissatisfaction and made explosive allegations. Laly James, elected as councillor from Lalur division, claimed that the mayoral post in the Thrissur Corporation was effectively sold in exchange for money, accusing the district party leadership of sidelining her because she did not have the required funds. Laly James won with maximum majority in the Thrissur Corporation in the election.