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The Congress party's decision on Kerala's next Chief Minister remains uncertain, with three main contenders: Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan, All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary K.C. Venugopal, and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala. The party's High Command is reportedly scheduled to make the announcement on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Ramesh Chennithala defended the Congress's democratic selection process, criticizing the BJP's centralized decision-making and recent delays.
The Congress party has taken five days to arrive at a consensus since the declaration of the Assembly election results.
The decision on the Chief Minister candidate is expected to be made by the party's High Command on Sunday, and the announcement will likely be made public shortly after. The party's leadership will resume deliberations, and an official announcement is expected to be made on Sunday, May 10, 2026.