Congress Finalizes Kerala CM Pick: Announcement Tomorrow

After nearly ten days post-Kerala polls, Congress leadership wrapped up deliberations on the Chief Ministerial candidate during a crucial Delhi summit. The much-awaited reveal is slated for May 14, as confirmed by party insiders. Key attendees included Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. Jairam Ramesh briefed the media, stating the high command has consensus following endorsements from Kerala MLAs. The hold-up has fueled rival jabs and party grumbles. In Wayanad, posters against the Gandhi siblings claim they're favoring KC Venugopal, unpopular locally. Slogans like 'Kerala won't forgive you' and comparisons to Amethi's loss highlight brewing unrest in a family stronghold. The UDF's landslide 102-seat victory should have been straightforward, yet CM indecision is eroding enthusiasm. Even Kerala PCC president Sunny Joseph noted the fading luster of success. Race frontrunners: Venugopal with strong MLA support, Satheesan, and Chennithala. Sources indicate Venugopal's edge in final talks. As Kerala eyes stable leadership, this decision could reshape Congress dynamics in the South, addressing internal rifts and countering opposition narratives ahead of future battles.