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Congress in Delhi consults multiple leaders to decide Kerala CM as finalists battle for clarity

Politics
Published on 12 May 2026
Congress in Delhi consults multiple leaders to decide Kerala CM as finalists battle for clarity

Decision delayed as talks involve former and working presidents

Congress leaders are meeting in Delhi to lock in Kerala’s next Chief Minister, but the party high command is still widening consultations. It’s seeking input from former state presidents and working presidents while juggling top contenders including Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan and K C Venugopal. A formal decision is expected soon as consensus-building continues.

  • Congress leadership is in Delhi to decide Kerala’s next CM
  • Consultations extend to former state presidents and working presidents
  • Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan and K C Venugopal are leading contenders
  • A decision is expected soon after broader consensus efforts
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