Who is Vijay Thottathil: Kerala Congress media cell functionary removed after “resign now” post controversy targeting CJI Surya Kant

What happened: The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee removed Vijay Thottathil from its media cell after a post on the Congress Kerala X account targeting Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant. Why it matters: KPCC president Sunny Joseph said the post was published without the knowledge or approval of party leadership, and Thottathil was directed to issue a public apology. The KPCC said the demand for resignation and suggestion of a replacement were inappropriate on an official party platform.

The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee removed Vijay Thottathil from its media cell after a post on the Congress Kerala X account targeting Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant.

KPCC president Sunny Joseph said the post was published without the knowledge or approval of party leadership, and Thottathil was directed to issue a public apology. The KPCC said the demand for resignation and suggestion of a replacement were inappropriate on an official party platform.