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Kerala Congress leader K V Thomas backs V D Satheesan for CM after UDF win
Politics
Published on 7 May 2026
He says public opinion is already leaning towards Satheesan
Expelled Congress leader K V Thomas has thrown his weight behind V D Satheesan as Kerala’s next chief minister, citing Satheesan’s performance leading the UDF as opposition leader. Thomas claimed public opinion favors Satheesan and said the Congress Legislative Party has authorised the party’s high command to make the final CM decision.
- K V Thomas publicly backs V D Satheesan for Kerala CM
- He cites Satheesan’s UDF leadership as opposition leader
- Thomas claims voters’ preference is already shifting to Satheesan
- Congress high command will take the final call
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