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MP, MLA appear as witnesses

Kochi: Kerala Congress (J) leader P.C. Thomas, MP, and V. Surendran Pillai, MLA, appeared in person before the Ernakulam Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate as witnesses in a case seeking registration of a criminal case against party chairman P.J. Joseph and other leaders in connection with the selection of Mons Joseph as a Minister. According to B.V. Raveendran, the complainant, he was selected by a draw of lots. Mr. Thomas told the court that he did not know whether the party constitution allowed a draw of lots. Mr. Pillai said the selection was not in accordance with the party constitution. However, both the leaders submitted that the selection was unanimous. — Special Correspondent

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