In a significant organizational reshuffle, the Indian National Congress has appointed Peravoor MLA Sunny Joseph as the new President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), replacing K. Sudhakaran . This decision, announced on May 8, 2025, marks a strategic move by the party ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala.

K. Sudhakaran, who had been under pressure to step down, will continue to be involved in party affairs as a permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee . The Congress high command also appointed Adoor Prakash, a senior party MP, as the new convener of the United Democratic Front (UDF), a coalition of opposition parties in Kerala.

The reshuffle reflects the party's efforts to revitalize its leadership structure and reinvigorate its campaign ahead of the upcoming elections . Sunny Joseph's appointment is seen as an attempt to bridge the gap between the party's traditional base and newer voters . His long-standing association with the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and his grassroots connections are expected to play a crucial role in mobilizing support for the Congress party.

In addition to these changes, the Congress high command appointed PC Vishnunath, AP Anilkumar, and Shafi Parambil as the new working presidents of the KPCC . These appointments are part of a broader strategy to strengthen the party's organizational structure in Kerala.

The Congress party's decision to appoint Sunny Joseph as the new KPCC president and Adoor Prakash as the UDF convener marks a pivotal moment in its efforts to revitalize its leadership and strengthen its position in Kerala. With the Assembly elections approaching, the party is poised to face significant challenges but also has the opportunity to reconnect with voters and reshape its future in the state.