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BJP alleges Congress will run Kerala by remote control from Delhi after Satheesan pick
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
A Satheesan appointment sparks claims of Delhi control
The BJP has attacked the Congress’s choice of V D Satheesan as Kerala’s next chief minister, saying the decision was imposed from Delhi. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed it points to a “remote-controlled” government, alleging internal family disputes within the Congress influenced the final selection, including Priyanka Gandhi opposing Rahul Gandhi’s preferred candidate.
- BJP targets Congress’s Kerala CM pick of V D Satheesan
- Accusation: decision imposed from Delhi, “remote control” claim
- BJP links choice to internal Congress family disputes
- Priyanka Gandhi alleged to oppose Rahul Gandhi’s preferred candidate
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