Congress Solidifies Leadership: V D Satheesan Appointed Kerala CM

Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal accepted the party's decision to appoint V D Satheesan as Kerala's Chief Minister. Venugopal emphasized his loyalty to the party and promised support to the new government. The decision followed the Congress-led UDF's strong performance in Kerala's Assembly elections, amid internal deliberations.

In a significant political development, Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal on Thursday publicly accepted the party's decision to appoint V D Satheesan as the Chief Minister of Kerala. Venugopal expressed his unwavering loyalty and commitment to the party while pledging full support to the newly appointed CM and the UDF government in Kerala.

Despite being a contender for the Chief Minister position, Venugopal reiterated his stance of placing the party above personal ambitions. He endorsed the party high command's decision, underscoring his dedication to the Congress, and dismissed concerns over personal attacks and internal party pressures.

The Congress party's announcement, arriving over ten days after Kerala's Assembly elections, marks the resolution of internal deliberations faced by the UDF coalition despite its electoral success. In addition to Satheesan and Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala was also a candidate for the Chief Minister role. The decision contrasts the backstage lobbying and grassroots protest that followed the election results.