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Congress top brass huddle in Delhi to pick Kerala CM after UDF win
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
Observers reports are under review as CM choice nears
Congress leaders are meeting in New Delhi to finalise the next Chief Minister of Kerala after the UDF’s major electoral victory. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are reportedly reviewing assessments from observers across the state. Sources suggest the final decision could come soon, as top brass weighs who can best lead the government in the south.
- Congress leadership is convening in Delhi to choose Kerala’s next CM
- UDF’s win has set up formation of the next Kerala government
- Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are reviewing observer reports
- A final decision is expected shortly
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