Race to Kerala CM: Congress Leaders' Views and Decisions Awaited

Congress leaders and MLAs in Kerala have conveyed their opinions to AICC observers regarding the next chief ministerial candidate. The decision, anticipated by Sunday, follows a Congress Legislature Party meeting. Senior Congress figures have discussed their views, while potential candidates for the role include VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala.

The forthcoming decision on Kerala's next chief minister is on track to be finalized by this Sunday. This follows a pivotal Congress Legislature Party meeting where leaders and MLAs expressed their preferences to AICC observers.

Senior Congress figures, including K Muraleedharan, MP K Sudhakaran, and P J Kurien, have actively participated, offering divergent views but keeping the details under wraps. Notably, key figures such as VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala have emerged as potential candidates.

The UDF's success in securing 102 assembly seats, with Congress holding 63 MLAs, underscores the importance of legislative backing for the next chief minister. Despite discussions, the final call remains with the party's high command, reflecting Congress's internal democratic processes.