Kerala CM Race Intensifies: Key Contenders in Focus

The Congress Party is preparing to select the next Chief Minister of Kerala. Key contenders are V D Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and K C Venugopal. Each has made moves suggesting leadership aspirations. The decision follows the party's victory in Kerala's assembly elections amid internal lobbying and ground-level protests.

As the race to elect the next Chief Minister of Kerala heats up, top Congress leaders are maneuvering for position. V D Satheesan departed for Thiruvananthapuram with his family amid supporters' cheers.

Ramesh Chennithala greeted media with warmth outside his home, expressing a light-hearted rapport despite recent absence. K C Venugopal visited Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, marking his interest in the position.

The Congress Legislature Party meeting, fundamental for electing the leader, is scheduled for 1 PM at the KPCC headquarters. This follows strategic discussions between party heavyweights in New Delhi, spotlighting internal lobbying challenges.