CPM leaders criticized Kerala CM V D Satheesan for attending a Youth League leader's private event and allegedly misusing a government helicopter during severe rain-related disasters across the state, while other ministers defended his actions.
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan strongly criticized the Vice-Chancellors of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi, and Malayalam universities for attending an event with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling their presence a "grave lapse" and demanding an apology.
A man identified as Sony Thomas from Attingal was arrested for allegedly making threatening phone calls to Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan and his family. The accused reportedly made two calls to the Thiruvananthapuram police command center, stating he disliked Satheesan and inquiring about security arrangements. Police apprehended Thomas, who was allegedly intoxicated at the time.
Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan announced the new cabinet ministers who will be sworn in on Monday. Prominent inclusions are Ramesh Chennithala and K. Muraleedharan. The Indian Union Muslim League also finalized five ministerial positions.
After 10 days of deliberation, Congress selects VD Satheesan as Kerala's CM over KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala, citing alliance support, grassroots sentiment, and public perception.
The Congress party will announce its choice for Kerala's next Chief Minister on Thursday, following days of discussions and lobbying, after the UDF secured a significant victory in the assembly elections.
Congress is deliberating on its Kerala chief minister choice, with V.D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and K.C. Venugopal as top contenders. Meetings with the high command are ongoing, with a decision expected imminently. The party is also addressing internal indiscipline following public demonstrations supporting individual leaders.
The Congress is set to announce its Kerala chief ministerial pick by Sunday after consultations with newly elected MLAs and senior leaders. The party high command will make the final decision following a resolution authorizing them to choose the CM candidate. Frontrunners include V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala.
