The strong showing in the Thrikkakara Assembly byelection has prevented the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) from plunging into another predictable spell of spiteful disunity and public sniping between leaders.
The decisive win has, for now, prevented powerful intra-party factions from setting in motion their usual intrigues to undermine the leadership in the wake of a setback.
The “consoling” victory has also arguably ushered in a “temporary” truce and restored a semblance of unity in the party.
