After ten days of anticipation and political maneuvering, the Congress high command hinted at an imminent decision regarding Kerala’s next Chief Minister. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh confirmed the completion of discussions authorized by the Congress Legislative Party, with the official announcement scheduled for Thursday.
The news of progress in the selection process created ripples in Kerala, where uncertainty has prevailed following the Congress-led UDF’s victory over the decade-long Left government. Key party leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjuna Kharge, and A. K. Antony were engaged in deliberations to assess the candidacies of V. D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and K. C. Venugopal.
While supporters gathered at Satheesan’s residence in Aluva and Chennithala’s residence in the state capital, the unexpected contender Venugopal maintained a low profile in Delhi, sparking speculations about behind-the-scenes discussions. The state eagerly awaits the Congress’s announcement of Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister.
