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Congress expects Kerala Chief Minister call in 24 hours as leaders push for top post
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
Three veteran contenders are said to be lobbying hardest
Kerala Congress leaders claim the high command could name the next Chief Minister within 24 hours, with intense lobbying underway. Supporters of V D Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and K C Venugopal are pressing for leadership, while the party weighs views from MLAs and coalition partners before finalising a decision.
- Congress high command may decide Kerala CM within 24 hours
- Intense lobbying is ongoing for the top post
- Supporters of Satheesan, Chennithala and Venugopal are pushing claims
- MLA and coalition partner views are expected to matter
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