Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will lead a nationwide campaign of town hall discussions starting in Kota on June 17, addressing issues like NEET paper leaks and youth unemployment. The initiative aims to unite students and affected youth to demand accountability for examination failures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar has clarified the party's internal process for selecting Kerala's chief minister if the United Democratic Front wins the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking as former Kerala in-charge, Anwar stated that any decision on making KC Venugopal the CM would require following established party procedures, including observer meetings and final approval from the high command. The Congress general secretary (organisation) has not contested the Assembly polls, but even if interested, he must undergo the requisite process.
