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Congress delays Kerala CM pick for over a week as internal leaders clash and BJP mocks
Politics
Published on 11 May 2026
Counting ended weeks ago but CM name is still stuck
Kerala’s Assembly election has been decided for over a week, but the UDF still has no named Chief Minister. With counting complete, Congress leadership reportedly remains deadlocked among VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala, fueling political tension. The BJP has seized on the delay with a surprising dig, escalating pressure on Congress to resolve the internal standoff and make an appointment.
- UDF’s Kerala win is clear, but the CM announcement is delayed
- Congress leadership is reportedly split between multiple senior leaders
- Counting ended over a week ago with no CM named so far
- BJP has targeted the delay with a sharp, unexpected suggestion
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