Download the app
App StorePlay Store
Beige
Login
← All tags

congress

Kerala CM designate Satheesan says IUML pressure shaped UDF secular unity and cabinet talks near completion

Kerala CM designate Satheesan says IUML pressure shaped UDF secular unity and cabinet talks near completion

Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan on Saturday met IUML leaders and credited the party, led by Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, as a “brother party” sustaining the UDF’s secular stance. He said communal campaigns over Munambam and Palluruthy issues failed because IUML’s leadership stayed firm, even during the Babri Masjid demolition period. Satheesan also argued that IUML’s strength is essential for Kerala’s stability and said portfolio-sharing discussions are complete, with announcements expected Sunday.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Kerala UDF cabinet talks spark who gets what scramble as Congress chief meets allies

Kerala UDF cabinet talks spark who gets what scramble as Congress chief meets allies

As Kerala’s Congress-led UDF races to form its new cabinet after a decisive 2026 election win, Keralam Congress president Sunny Joseph says talks over ministerial berths will be conducted both individually and collectively with alliance partners. The statement comes as Congress leader VD Satheesan, announced as chief minister-designate on May 14, prepares to be sworn in on May 18. The political moment is heightened by a high-profile meeting with AMMA members at Satheesan’s residence and the UDF ending LDF’s decade-long rule.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026

Your news, in seconds

App StorePlay Store
Congress tensions in Kerala as Ramesh Chennithala pushes for Home portfolio and berths in new cabinet

Congress tensions in Kerala as Ramesh Chennithala pushes for Home portfolio and berths in new cabinet

Ahead of the UDF government swearing-in in Kerala on Monday, internal Congress tensions are surfacing around cabinet formation. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala is reportedly unhappy with how negotiations are progressing, pressing for the Home department under CM VD Satheesan and cabinet berths for two MLAs considered close to him. Sources say neither demand has been accepted yet, fueling speculation that Chennithala may opt out of the ministry. The party now must balance factional interests after Satheesan’s CM selection.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Congress warns Rs 3 petrol diesel hike will unleash inflation across India under Modi policies

Congress warns Rs 3 petrol diesel hike will unleash inflation across India under Modi policies

Congress launched a fresh attack on the Centre after petrol and diesel prices rose by ₹3 per litre, arguing the move will trigger inflation. Rahul Gandhi said the “₹3 shock has already arrived” and suggested more pain is coming in stages. Mallikarjun Kharge blamed not only global fuel factors but a “leadership crisis” under the Modi government, citing diesel’s cascading impact on costs. Congress also alleged the BJP has monetised fuel taxes at scale over 11 years.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Kerala CM-designate Satheesan seeks Chennithala blessings as Congress plots end of LDF rule

Kerala CM-designate Satheesan seeks Chennithala blessings as Congress plots end of LDF rule

Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan visited senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala at his residence, calling their relationship “brothers” and saying he sought Chennithala’s blessings for the top role. Although scheduled for 10 am, the meeting slipped as Chennithala stepped out with party leaders, and Satheesan arrived around 12:30 pm after meeting Pinarayi Vijayan earlier. The discussion reportedly lasted about 45 minutes, with later talks held without other leaders present.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Kerala CM-elect Satheesan breaks down visiting mentor G Karthikeyan home as tears go viral

Kerala CM-elect Satheesan breaks down visiting mentor G Karthikeyan home as tears go viral

Kerala’s Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan became visibly emotional during a visit to the home of late Congress leader and mentor G. Karthikeyan in Shasthamangalam on Friday. Named the UDF’s CM choice just a day earlier, Satheesan paid respects to Karthikeyan’s family, embracing his wife M T Sulekha as memories overwhelmed him. In a viral moment, she comforted him with a gentle remark, underscoring the personal bonds behind Kerala politics.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026

Never miss a story

App StorePlay Store
Rahul Gandhi brands NEET aspirant death a system murder after exam cancellation over paper leak claims

Rahul Gandhi brands NEET aspirant death a system murder after exam cancellation over paper leak claims

Rahul Gandhi reacted sharply to the death of 21-year-old Ritik Mishra, a NEET aspirant in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri, whose family alleged he hanged himself after the NEET-UG exam was cancelled amid paper leak allegations. Calling it “murder by the system,” Gandhi questioned how many such deaths it would take to bring accountability, citing data on scams, cancellations, and near-zero punishment. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also condemned exam corruption.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Karnataka Deputy CM alleges SIR targets SC BC minorities votes Congress says they will be protected

Karnataka Deputy CM alleges SIR targets SC BC minorities votes Congress says they will be protected

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being rolled out to “cut” Scheduled Caste, backward class and minority votes. Speaking in Bengaluru, the Congress leader vowed the state Congress government will ensure those voters are “protected,” while urging party leaders to coordinate and even claim votes across parties. The Election Commission has announced phase-3 SIR in 16 states and three Union Territories from May 30, involving 36.73 crore voters; Karnataka’s final roll is due October 7.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Kharge slams fuel hike as leadership failure, says diesel triggers cascading inflation on households and farmers

Kharge slams fuel hike as leadership failure, says diesel triggers cascading inflation on households and farmers

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the Centre over Friday’s petrol and diesel price increase, calling it a “Modi-government-made crisis” driven by “leadership crisis” and lack of vision. He argued that diesel price rises create a cascading inflation effect reaching industries, household budgets and farmers, while also questioning India’s energy strategy and foreign-policy handling amid the West Asia conflict. Kharge cited reports about Russia oil waivers requiring US “allow/permission”, contrasting it with Rijiju’s defense.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar dies after snake bite while travelling near border to Karnataka

Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar dies after snake bite while travelling near border to Karnataka

Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar died after being bitten by a snake late Thursday night near Karmal Ghat on the Goa-Karnataka border. Police said the 38-year-old was travelling toward Dandeli village in Karnataka when he got down and was bitten. He was rushed to a primary health centre in Dharbandora, Goa, but doctors declared him brought dead. Bhatikar had recently emerged as a key Congress face in the Ponda assembly bypoll, later cancelled after a high court order.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

Reading on mobile?

App StorePlay Store
Congress accuses Modi of post election extortion after petrol diesel jump fuels Rs 3 hike

Congress accuses Modi of post election extortion after petrol diesel jump fuels Rs 3 hike

Congress launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre, arguing it signals a “vasooli” or extortion campaign once assembly elections ended in four states and a union territory. The party also pointed to a Rs 2 per litre increase in CNG. Delhi saw petrol climb from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 and diesel from Rs 87.67 to Rs 90.67. Opposition leaders tied the hike to inflation amid the West Asia energy shock.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Chennithala skips CLP meet in Kerala after Rahul picks Satheesan as CM leader

Chennithala skips CLP meet in Kerala after Rahul picks Satheesan as CM leader

After Congress named V D Satheesan as Kerala chief minister, internal dissent quickly surfaced. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala, who had been considered for the top role, told Rahul Gandhi that party norms and his seniority were overlooked. He then made the disagreement public by skipping the Congress Legislature Party meeting in Thiruvananthapuram where Satheesan was elected leader. K C Venugopal backed the high command’s decision, pledged full support to Satheesan’s government, and defended the party’s stance despite criticism online from supporters.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Kargil LAHDC councillors file no confidence as CEC allegedly refuses rotational power deal

Kargil LAHDC councillors file no confidence as CEC allegedly refuses rotational power deal

Councillors in Kargil’s LAHDC have submitted a no-confidence motion against Chief Executive Councillor Mohammad Jaffar Akhoon of the National Conference, citing a breakdown in a rotational power-sharing agreement with the Congress-NC alliance. The coalition had won 22 of 26 seats in 2023, with Akhoon’s CEC tenure ending April 18. Congress leader Asgar Ali Karbalai alleges Akhoon refuses to step down despite repeated requests, and claims the motion has majority support, triggering a floor test.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Kerala Congress government set to be sworn in May 18 after UDF lands crushing Assembly win

Kerala Congress government set to be sworn in May 18 after UDF lands crushing Assembly win

Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan said the Congress-led United Democratic Front government will be sworn in on May 18, following a decisive Assembly election comeback. The UDF chose Satheesan as its chief ministerial face after weeks of leadership speculation, winning 102 seats in a 140-member House and cutting the Left Democratic Front’s tally to 35. BJP-led NDA managed three seats. Satheesan, credited with rebuilding Congress organisation, leveraged momentum from Lok Sabha, local polls and key bypoll wins.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

Follow your favourite sources

App StorePlay Store
Pawan Khera questioned again in Guwahati as Assam CM wife’s defamation cases move forward

Pawan Khera questioned again in Guwahati as Assam CM wife’s defamation cases move forward

Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera returned to Assam Police Crime Branch in Guwahati for a second day of questioning, after being held for nearly 10 hours on Wednesday. The probe follows defamation criminal complaints filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera’s original allegation claimed Sharma held multiple passports and undisclosed overseas properties. Khera says he is cooperating and will submit documents. The Supreme Court granted him anticipatory bail and ordered attendance when required.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Kerala CM oath set for May 18 as Congress names VD Satheesan after days of Delhi meetings

Kerala CM oath set for May 18 as Congress names VD Satheesan after days of Delhi meetings

Kerala’s chief minister designate V.D. Satheesan is set to take oath on May 18, ending a tense selection process for the Congress top job in the state. Satheesan was unanimously elected Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader on Thursday after support was secured from Delhi following days of meetings. KPCC chief Sunny Joseph moved the resolution, backed by senior leaders including Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, while Satheesan later met the governor at Lok Bhavan. The choice is seen as a win for local cadre and UDF allies after a decade.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
EU envoys meet Rahul Gandhi and Salman Khurshid to tout thriving India partnership

EU envoys meet Rahul Gandhi and Salman Khurshid to tout thriving India partnership

EU heads of missions met Rahul Gandhi and Salman Khurshid, focusing on the EU-India strategic partnership described as “thriving.” The meeting also covered shifting geopolitical dynamics in India and globally. It forms part of the EU’s broader outreach to Indian political parties, signaling continued interest in how India’s internal politics may shape cooperation with Europe.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Kerala New CM VD Satheesan Promises a New Era and Number One Status for the State

Kerala New CM VD Satheesan Promises a New Era and Number One Status for the State

Kerala’s new Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, a six-time MLA and senior Congress leader, vowed a “new era” after years of Left rule. In his first major media interaction, he promised transparent, efficient governance and said the UDF would rebuild public trust that he claims was eroded under the previous regime.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026

Stay informed on the go

App StorePlay Store
Congress moves Delhi High Court to execute sale deed for Jantar Mantar headquarters

Congress moves Delhi High Court to execute sale deed for Jantar Mantar headquarters

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi government after the Indian National Congress petitioned for execution of the sale deed for its former headquarters at 7 Jantar Mantar Road. The party says it has been in possession for decades and paid sale consideration in 1959, but the legal process has not been completed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
BJP alleges Congress will run Kerala by remote control from Delhi after Satheesan pick

BJP alleges Congress will run Kerala by remote control from Delhi after Satheesan pick

The BJP has attacked the Congress’s choice of V D Satheesan as Kerala’s next chief minister, saying the decision was imposed from Delhi. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed it points to a “remote-controlled” government, alleging internal family disputes within the Congress influenced the final selection, including Priyanka Gandhi opposing Rahul Gandhi’s preferred candidate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Page 1

The full experience is on mobile.

Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play