A detente appeared to be on the cards in the Congress party in Kerala on Friday (May 15, 2026), with senior leader Ramesh Chennithala, somewhat belatedly, declaring support for Chief Minister-elect V.D. Satheesan.
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The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Thursday (May 14, 2026) announced Congress leader V.D. Satheesan as its pick for the post of Kerala Chief Minister, putting an end to the high drama and suspense that lasted all of ten days after the declaration of the State Assembly election results on May 4.
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With the announcement, Congress will proceed to form the government in the State, ending days of speculation as the top leaders tussled among themselves for the post.
