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.
Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan will submit the final list of his cabinet ministers to the governor on Sunday, May 18. Ramesh Chennithala is expected to handle the home portfolio, becoming the number two in the cabinet. Satheesan will likely retain the finance portfolio.
Congress leaders V D Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and K C Venugopal held discussions regarding cabinet formation and portfolio allocation ahead of the new UDF government's swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Efforts are underway to ensure unity within the party.
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 leadership tussle in Kerala has turned into an internet festival with memes, trolls, online polls, and sarcastic commentary, with V D Satheesan being widely backed as the next chief minister.
Kerala's social media users flood platforms with memes, trolls, and online polls, backing V D Satheesan for CM amid Congress leadership deliberations
The Congress-led UDF in Kerala is struggling to name its chief ministerial candidate over a week after winning the elections. Senior leaders are in Delhi for discussions, with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge expected to make the final decision. Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan, and K C Venugopal are the frontrunners amidst internal tussle and external criticism.
Kerala's next chief minister remains undecided as the Congress high command deliberates between K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala. Lobbying intensifies for the top post, with leaders awaiting a final decision based on merit and political considerations. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are key in the process, urging unity and discipline.
KPCC president Sunny Joseph stated that AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will soon announce Kerala's next chief minister after interviewing three contenders. Joseph indicated no further state-level discussions are needed, with the Congress leadership holding the final decision. Camps backing K.C. Venugopal, V.D. Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala remain hopeful, each presenting their case to the high command.
KPCC president Sunny Joseph stated that AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will soon announce Kerala's next chief minister after interviewing three contenders. Joseph indicated no further state-level discussions are needed, with the Congress leadership holding the final decision. Camps backing K.C. Venugopal, V.D. Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala remain hopeful, each presenting their case to the high command.
KPCC president Sunny Joseph stated that AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will soon announce Kerala's next chief minister after interviewing three contenders. Joseph indicated no further state-level discussions are needed, with the Congress leadership holding the final decision. Camps backing K.C. Venugopal, V.D. Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala remain hopeful, each presenting their case to the high command.
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala criticized Prime Minister Modi for his remarks on the Kerala CM selection delay, pointing out the BJP's own 50-day wait in Delhi. He emphasized the Congress's democratic process versus the BJP's 'authoritarian' approach. Consultations are ongoing, with a decision expected soon after discussions with leaders and MLAs.
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.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are deliberating on the next Chief Minister of Kerala. V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala are the key contenders. The party is also addressing factional protests. A decision is expected soon after consulting with party legislators and allies. The leadership aims for consensus to avoid internal discord.
With the LDF's victory in Kerala, the race for Chief Minister heats up. A leaked list, shared by the BJP, suggests K C Venugopal might be favored by a majority of Congress MLAs. However, one MLA claims his preference was omitted, raising questions about the consultation process. V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala are also contenders.
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.
