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Kerala Congress chief Sunny Joseph insists he is not in CM race amid UDF deadlock
Politics
Published on 11 May 2026
He says no to CM hopes while Congress weighs successors
Kerala Congress chief Sunny Joseph tells Republic he is “not in the Chief Ministerial race” as Congress leadership continues deliberations on who should lead after the UDF’s 2026 election victory. His remarks come amid a leadership deadlock within the party and its coalition, leaving the CM decision unresolved while discussions continue at the high-command level.
- Sunny Joseph says he is not seeking the CM post
- Congress leadership is still deliberating the next Kerala CM
- The UDF’s 2026 victory has not ended internal deadlock
- Government formation talks remain ongoing within the party
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