Congress picks V.K. Minimol, Shiny Mathew for split mayoral term in Kochi Corpn.

The decision came as a major setback to two-time councillor and KPCC general secretary Deepthy Mary Varghese, who had been widely considered the frontrunner for Mayor’s post; Deputy Mayor’s post to be shared between Deepak Joy and K.V.P. Krishnakumar