Sudhakaran set to visit US for treatment

KERALA Pradesh Congress Committee Chief K. Sudhakaran is set to to visit the US to get treatment for a suspected neurological issue, sources said, report online news sites quoting IANS.

Sudhakaran, who is also a Lok Sabha member from Kannur, though continues to be active in his dual role, at times has to seek medical care for a suspected neurological issue.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi insisted that Sudhakaran has to get immediate medical attention and suggested he go to the US, the sources added.

Sudhakaran has applied for a US visa and is expected to be back in the country two weeks after the completion of all preliminary assessments of his health condition.

Since the party feels that Sudhakaran will return after two weeks, no alternate arrangements are being made as there are a few vice presidents to take care of the job and he will be available also.

When the names of sitting Lok Sabha members who should contest from Kerala in the upcoming polls were discussed, AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala- Tariq Anwar reportedly said Sudhakaran could take the call if he wished to contest.