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Satheesan reaches out to Kerala rivals urging unity after winning CM role
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
One rival backs it publicly while another slips away
Hours after the Congress high command named VD Satheesan as Kerala’s next CM, he moved to soothe factional splits by reaching out to KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala. Venugopal signaled support for the decision, while Chennithala left his residence soon after, hinting that internal tensions still simmer despite the unity push.
- Satheesan quickly called for unity after clinching the CM designation
- He sought to bring Venugopal and Chennithala into confidence
- Venugopal publicly endorsed the high command’s decision
- Chennithala’s brief response signals lingering party friction
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