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Kerala CM-designate Satheesan seeks Chennithala blessings as Congress plots end of LDF rule
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Published on 15 May 2026
A delayed meeting lasted 45 minutes only
Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan visited senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala at his residence, calling their relationship “brothers” and saying he sought Chennithala’s blessings for the top role. Although scheduled for 10 am, the meeting slipped as Chennithala stepped out with party leaders, and Satheesan arrived around 12:30 pm after meeting Pinarayi Vijayan earlier. The discussion reportedly lasted about 45 minutes, with later talks held without other leaders present.
- Satheesan met Ramesh Chennithala to seek blessings for his new role
- He arrived around 12:30 pm after a delay from the 10 am schedule
- The meeting lasted about 45 minutes, according to the report
- Chennithala welcomed AICC’s decision and pledged support to remove LDF rule
- Satheesan said Cabinet and ministerial roles would be decided by the party
- Both hinted at consulting Chennithala before any final decision
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