Pathanamthitta : In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Kerala political circuit, George Joseph, the husband of Health Minister Veena George, has formally requested the CPI(M) leadership not to field her as a candidate in the upcoming Assembly elections.
The request was brought before the Pathanamthitta District Secretariat meeting. While the official reason cited by George Joseph is “family matters,” political corridors are buzzing with speculation. Critics and opposition supporters are quick to suggest that this move stems from a realization that the sitting MLA might face a tough battle or a potential defeat in her constituency.
Key Highlights of the Report:
The “Calculated Move” Rumor: There is heavy speculation that the husband’s intervention is a strategic exit to avoid a political blow, especially given the current political climate and local anti-incumbency sentiments.
The Formal Request: George Joseph approached the party leadership, including state and district-level leaders, asking that Veena be exempted from the candidate list.
Party Response: State Secretariat member and Central Committee leader Thomas Isaac has reportedly briefed the state leadership on this development. Since Veena George is an invitee to the State Committee, the final decision rests with the state-level body.
Political History: Veena George first contested from Aranmula in 2016 and won. She repeated her victory in 2021. However, she faced a setback in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Pathanamthitta.
The “Calculated Move” Rumor: There is heavy speculation that the husband’s intervention is a strategic exit to avoid a political blow, especially given the current political climate and local anti-incumbency sentiments.
