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Kerala Congress MLAs back AICC pick for next CM as Delhi finalizes name
Politics
Published on 7 May 2026
Observers quietly mapped MLAs preferences before the resolution
In Thiruvananthapuram, Congress MLAs have passed a resolution empowering the AICC leadership to choose Kerala’s next chief minister. Party observers met lawmakers individually to gauge their preferences and compile a report for AICC decision makers. Senior Congress leaders are reportedly heading to Delhi to finalize the name, with an announcement expected soon.
- Congress MLAs voted to authorize AICC to select Kerala’s CM
- Observers met MLAs one by one to capture individual preferences
- A report will be sent to party leadership for final decision
- Delhi leadership is set to finalize and announce the CM soon
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