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.
VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala CM, UDF returns to power. New govt announces free travel for women, increased ASHA worker honorarium, and a probe into a politically sensitive assault case linked to former CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
After 10 days of internal deliberations, the Congress party announced V D Satheesan as its Chief Minister pick for Kerala, a state where the party secured a significant victory. Satheesan was chosen over party heavyweight K C Venugopal, who was reportedly backed by Rahul Gandhi. The decision-making process involved consultations with MLAs and senior party leaders, with reports suggesting Sonia Gandhi's intervention played a key role in resolving the impasse.
Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan met with senior Congress leader KC Venugopal, denying reports of a feud. Both leaders emphasized joint decision-making and party unity ahead of the UDF government's oath-taking on May 18.
Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan met KC Venugopal and denied reports of a feud, stating decisions are made jointly. The new UDF government's oath-taking is May 18, with cabinet formation underway.
Rahul Gandhi selects VD Satheesan as Kerala CM after extensive consultations, overlooking K C Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala, citing alignment with public sentiment.
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.
VD Satheesan, a six-term Congress legislator, has been appointed the new Chief Minister of Kerala by the Congress high command, backed by allies like IUML and public sentiment, despite lacking majority support among Congress MLAs.
The United Democratic Front (UDF), led by Congress, has selected VD Satheesan as its Chief Minister candidate for Kerala following a landslide victory over the Left Democratic Front (LDF), securing 102 out of 140 seats in the Assembly elections.
Congress leadership is deliberating on the Kerala CM post, weighing intra-party support for KC Venugopal against public sentiment favoring VD Satheesan. A decision is expected by Sunday, with discussions involving key state leaders and central party chiefs in Delhi.
