The AICC is in a tight spot over the Kerala CM post as frontrunners KC Venugopal and VD Satheesan refuse to soften their claims. With key talks underway in Delhi, protests have also erupted over allegations that MLAs are being pushed to back Venugopal. Satheesan reportedly wants the CM role or plans to stay out of the cabinet.
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.
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Kerala’s next chief minister is expected to be decided by Sunday after Congress leaders and elected MLAs share their views with AICC observers. With the United Democratic Front winning the Assembly elections, party high command will make the final call, weighing feedback from representatives and senior leaders before announcing the next leadership.
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