<p>"There had been lapses on Kerala PCC's part in selection of candidates for the polls as well as choice of ministers. KPCC leadership owes an explanation," T N Prathapan said.<br /><br />UDF could not put up a good performance. Even after that ability and competence were not given due weightage in the selection of the cabinet nominees, he said at Thrissur.<br /><br />KPCC did not give due consideration to 'winnability' factor, the three time MLA said. <br /><br />Prathapan's criticism comes in the wake of senior leader V S Sudheeran voicing reservation over non-inclusion of party MLA V D Satheesan in the cabinet glossing over his impressive performance as an opposition member in the previous assembly.<br /><br />The KPCC leadership meet to be held soon is expected to be stormy against the backdrop of sharp criticism aired by some quarters in the Congress over these issues.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the UDF state committee will be meeting here tomorrow to decide on the combine's candidates for the posts of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.According to Congress sources, senior party MLA G Karthikeyan is the front-runner for the post of Speaker. <br /><br />Considering the slim majority UDF has in the 140-member House,the role of Speaker is considered vital.<br /><br />UDF had secured 72 seats in the polls.</p>
<p>"There had been lapses on Kerala PCC's part in selection of candidates for the polls as well as choice of ministers. KPCC leadership owes an explanation," T N Prathapan said.<br /><br />UDF could not put up a good performance. Even after that ability and competence were not given due weightage in the selection of the cabinet nominees, he said at Thrissur.<br /><br />KPCC did not give due consideration to 'winnability' factor, the three time MLA said. <br /><br />Prathapan's criticism comes in the wake of senior leader V S Sudheeran voicing reservation over non-inclusion of party MLA V D Satheesan in the cabinet glossing over his impressive performance as an opposition member in the previous assembly.<br /><br />The KPCC leadership meet to be held soon is expected to be stormy against the backdrop of sharp criticism aired by some quarters in the Congress over these issues.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the UDF state committee will be meeting here tomorrow to decide on the combine's candidates for the posts of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.According to Congress sources, senior party MLA G Karthikeyan is the front-runner for the post of Speaker. <br /><br />Considering the slim majority UDF has in the 140-member House,the role of Speaker is considered vital.<br /><br />UDF had secured 72 seats in the polls.</p>