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Kerala Congress MLAs meet Thursday to choose new leader and lock decision by Sunday
Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
A coalition ally is pushing for key portfolios
Congress MLAs in Kerala will gather in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday as senior party leaders collect feedback to decide the next chief minister, with the aim of concluding by Sunday. The process is complicated by coalition dynamics, as the Indian Union Muslim League weighs portfolio demands and may press for the Deputy Chief Minister role.
- Congress MLAs meet Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram to kick off the CM selection
- Senior leaders will consult elected representatives ahead of a Sunday target
- The Indian Union Muslim League is negotiating portfolio demands
- Deputy Chief Minister could be part of the coalition bargaining
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