With suspense mounting over Kerala’s next Chief Minister, the Congress high command is in the final phase of consultations. AICC observers handed their report to party President Mallikarjuna Kharge in New Delhi. The report highlights the complex political scenario in Kerala, with lobbying and factional pressures persisting.
The decision on the new Chief Minister is anticipated by Sunday. The report considered crucial factors like individual contenders’ support among MLAs, alliance partners’ stance, and public sentiment. Ajay Maken mentioned that discussions on the report have commenced, emphasizing a timely decision.
Amid ongoing deliberations, a controversy arose over leaked images claiming to reveal Congress MLAs’ support positions. Mukul Wasnik dismissed the authenticity of these documents, clarifying they were not the official records. The leaked list discrepancies led to doubts within the party regarding the credibility of the circulated information.
At the heart of the power struggle are K.C. Venugopal, V.D. Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala, vying for the Chief Minister’s post. Different factions are mobilizing support and engaging in social media campaigns. The party is exploring a compromise formula to address internal divisions, including the possibility of a Deputy Chief Minister post and key portfolio allocations.
