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Congress is yet to finalise Kerala’s next Chief Minister, with Ramesh Chennithala, K.C. Venugopal and V.D. Satheesan remaining the key names in discussion.
Uncertainty continues within the Congress party over the selection of Kerala’s next Chief Minister, even after senior party leaders held discussions with the main contenders for the post. The Congress-led UDF has secured a decisive mandate in Kerala, but the final leadership announcement is still awaited.The three major names in the race are Ramesh Chennithala, K.C. Venugopal and V.D. Satheesan. Reports say Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi held talks with the three leaders in New Delhi as part of the decision-making process. KPCC chief Sunny Joseph and AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala Deepa Dasmunsi also attended the meeting.
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has said that he will accept the party high command’s decision on the Chief Minister choice. His statement is being seen as an attempt to project unity at a time when different camps within the party are closely watching the final decision.
The delay shows that the Congress leadership is trying to balance experience, public perception, organisational strength and internal party equations. Chennithala brings seniority and administrative experience, Satheesan has been a strong opposition face, and Venugopal carries major organisational weight within the national Congress structure.
The CM choice is politically important because the new government will begin with high expectations. After a strong UDF victory, voters will be watching how quickly the party moves from election success to stable governance.
For now, Kerala’s political focus remains fixed on the Congress high command. The final announcement will decide not only who becomes Chief Minister, but also how the party manages internal balance in the new government.
Key Highlights
- Congress has not yet announced Kerala’s next Chief Minister.
- Ramesh Chennithala, K.C. Venugopal and V.D. Satheesan remain the key contenders.
- Chennithala has said he will accept the party decision.
- Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are expected to take the final call.
- The decision will shape the early direction of the new UDF government.
