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Congress to decide Kerala chief minister after central leadership meet
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
Two coalition allies are pushing for key cabinet berths
Congress is deliberating over who will lead Kerala as the next chief minister, with top party leaders convening at Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence to finalize the decision. The Congress-led UDF has secured a strong majority in the recent assembly polls, while the Kerala Congress Joseph faction is seeking two ministerial positions amid the coalition’s power-sharing talks.
- Congress leaders are meeting at Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence
- Decision on Kerala chief minister will be announced by central leadership
- UDF’s recent assembly win gives Congress a strong mandate
- Kerala Congress Joseph expects two ministerial roles
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