Kerala's Anticipation: Congress to Reveal CM Choice

The Congress party is set to announce its chief minister pick for Kerala after decisive discussions involving party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Intense lobbying and public support have highlighted several potential candidates, with the final decision eagerly awaited after the UDF's election victory.

The Congress party will name its chief ministerial candidate for Kerala on Thursday, following days of uncertainty and negotiation. Party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge reached a decision after a lengthy meeting at Kharge's residence, ending suspense over the choice.

Party general secretary Jairam Ramesh confirmed that the decision comes 10 days after the assembly election results, where the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) secured a two-thirds majority in Kerala. Nominations were intensely debated among senior party members, with significant public interest.

Among the frontrunners are K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala. The announcement is crucial as Kerala is the fourth southern state under Congress governance. The party's decision-making process involved consultations with local leaders, former chiefs, and consideration of public sentiment.