JSS for snapping ties with UDF

Final decision to be taken at party’s special convention in August

April 21, 2013 03:32 am | Updated 03:36 am IST - ALAPPUZHA

JSS general secretary, K.R.Gouri speaking after the State committee meeting here on Saturday. JSS State president, A.N.Rajanbabu and other leaders are also seen. Photo: Sepcial Arrangement.

JSS general secretary, K.R.Gouri speaking after the State committee meeting here on Saturday. JSS State president, A.N.Rajanbabu and other leaders are also seen. Photo: Sepcial Arrangement.

A crucial State committee meeting of the Janadhipathya Samrakshana Samithi (JSS) here on Saturday took a decision in favour of severing the party’s ties with the United Democratic Front (UDF). The party will, however, take a final call on the issue at its special convention to be held in August.

Announcing the decision of the State committee, party State president A.N. Rajan Babu, in the presence of party founder and general secretary K.R. Gouri, said the party would be part of the UDF till August and participate in UDF meetings till then.

“The decision of the State committee will be conveyed to the lower forums of the party and a final decision will be taken at the special convention in August,” Mr. Rajan Babu said.

Mr. Rajan Babu said the decision, taken ‘unanimously’ in the State committee, was based on several factors.

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