# Kerala Congress internal dispute involving MLA Ramya Haridas > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kerala-congress-internal-dispute-involving-mla-ramya-haridas > Updated: 2026-09-07T10:17:28.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. A physical altercation occurred in Thiruvananthapuram between Chirayinkeezhu MLA Ramya Haridas and local Congress party workers. The dispute originated from disagreements over the role of Palayam Pradeep, whom Haridas identified as her personal assistant, while party members disputed his authority to attend official meetings. Following the clash, Haridas sought medical treatment and alleged she was attacked and threatened. Police registered a case against seven Congress workers under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. In response, the Kerala Congress leadership directed Haridas to distance herself from Pradeep to resolve internal factionalism. The party suspended both Pradeep and Kuthallur mandalam vice president S. Sajjad from primary membership for organizational indiscipline. Haridas has since downplayed the severity of the dispute, stating it is an issue that can be settled through discussion. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Kerala Congress directs MLA Ramya Haridas to distance from controversial associate Kerala Congress leadership has directed MLA Ramya Haridas to distance herself from associate Palayam Pradeep to resolve internal factionalism following a physical altercation in Chirayinkeezhu. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kerala-congress-directs-mla-ramya-haridas-to-distance-from-controversial-associate ### 2026-09-05: Kerala MLA Ramya Haridas hospitalized after clash with Congress workers Congress MLA Ramya Haridas was hospitalized following a physical scuffle with local party workers in Chirayinkeezhu over election disputes and staff participation in official meetings. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kerala-mla-ramya-haridas-hospitalized-after-clash-with-congress-workers --- Cite as: Kerala Congress internal dispute involving MLA Ramya Haridas. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kerala-congress-internal-dispute-involving-mla-ramya-haridas