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Kerala CM announcement today? Congress leader hints at breakthrough amid govt formation deadlock

Kerala CM announcement today? Congress leader hints at breakthrough amid govt formation deadlock

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As many await the Congress-led UDF’s decision on Kerala’s next Chief Minister, state Congress chief Sunny Joseph on Wednesday suggested that the announcement could finally come later in the day, saying discussions within the party had been completed and the final word would come from Delhi. Congress chief Sunny Joseph on Wednesday suggested that the announcement could finally come later in the day. (PTI) Joseph said the final announcement awaited clearance from the Congress high command, adding that Sonia Gandhi’s hospital visit may have caused a slight delay in the decision-making process. “We expect the Chief Minister’s name to be announced today. It is understood that all discussions have been completed. We are waiting for the announcement today. Sonia Gandhi was in the hospital, so there could be a slight delay because of that. The Chief Minister’s name will be announced from Delhi,” Joseph said. Follow here for live updates on Kerala CM Why the long-wait for Keralam CM? The remarks come eight days after the Congress-led UDF secured a sweeping mandate in the 2026 …

Congress more focused on power than people, says Kerala BJP leader V Muraleedharan

Congress more focused on power than people, says Kerala BJP leader V Muraleedharan

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BJP MLA-elect from Kazhakootam, V Muraleedharan on Monday criticised the Congress over the delay in government formation in Keralam, alleging that the party was more focused on power than public welfare. Speaking to ANI, Muraleedharan said that despite receiving a massive mandate, the Congress had failed to arrive at a unanimous decision on leadership, which, according to him, reflected the party’s disregard for the people of the state. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kerala calling KC? Rahul Gandhi’s main man Venugopal in CM race in home state

Kerala calling KC? Rahul Gandhi’s main man Venugopal in CM race in home state

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KC Venugopal has spent years running party matters for the Congress from Delhi. The question now is whether he gets to run a government from Thiruvananthapuram. Congress MP KC Venugopal is a major presence on the Opposition benches in the Lok Sabha. (Jitender Gupta/ANI File Photo) The Congress-led United Democratic Front’s (UDF) decisive victory in the Kerala assembly elections — 102 seats in a 140-member House, with Congress alone winning 63 — has set off a three-cornered contest for the chief ministership that points to some divisions between the party’s central leadership and its state-level workers. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, who is Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, were yet to announce a final decision as of Sunday night, even as May 23, the deadline for government formation, draws closer. Venugopal, 63, is at the centre of the suspense. Since 2019, he has served as General Secretary (Organisation) of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) — effectively the party’s chief administrator, with key roles in candidate selection, organisational discipline, membership …

Cong leaves it to high command to pick Kerala CM

Cong leaves it to high command to pick Kerala CM

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Two observers sent by the AICC leadership held consultations with the party’s MLA-elects and passed a resolution on Thursday authorising the high command to decide on the chief minister’s post, days after the UDF alliance scored a landslide victory in the Kerala assembly elections. Cong leaves it to high command to pick Kerala CM The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting took place at Indira Bhawan, the state party headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, shortly after 11 am, during which the resolution was adopted, and the 63 MLAs-elect of the party were sounded out by the observers, Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik, on their preferences and opinions on the top post. At present, the leading contenders for the CM’s post are outgoing Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan, former LoP and minister Ramesh Chennithala and AICC general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal. While Satheesan and Chennithala are MLAs from Paravur and Haripad respectively, Venugopal is a Lok Sabha MP from Alappuzha. After the meeting, Maken told reporters, “Mukulji and I passed a one-line resolution. We talked to the MLAs one-by-one …

Venugopal or Satheesan? In Delhi, buzz over UDF win in Kerala turns to CM face

Venugopal or Satheesan? In Delhi, buzz over UDF win in Kerala turns to CM face

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 4, 2026 05:07 PM IST With the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) surging towards a comeback in Kerala, celebrations erupted outside Kerala House in Delhi on Monday. Members of the Kerala NGO Association and party supporters celebrated the early trends with drumbeats, firecrackers, and cups of payasam. Many remained glued to their phones, tracking constituency-wise leads and discussing margins, as excitement built through the morning. Though exit polls and anti-incumbency signals had hinted at a shift, the sheer scale of the UDF’s lead — crossing 100 seats in the 140-member Assembly — caught many by surprise. As the numbers climbed, so did the buzz. Posters of senior Congress leader K C Venugopal went up near the entrance, drawing cheers, while conversations quickly shifted to the next big question: who will be chief minister? “We don’t know the CM face yet. Even a woman candidate would be welcome. But among the names, V D Satheesan is the most deserving,” one supporter said. “Still, the K C Venugopal camp appears strongest, so Satheesan …

Kerala Assembly elections: Why IUML’s influence underscores its key role in UDF leadership choices, coalition stability

Kerala Assembly elections: Why IUML’s influence underscores its key role in UDF leadership choices, coalition stability

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IUML State president Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal (centre) shares a light moment with P.K. Kunhalikutty (left) (FIle image) | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN With just about a day left before the counting of votes in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the role of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has come into sharp focus within the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). Should the coalition secure a mandate on May 4, the IUML, as a key constituent, is expected to play a decisive role not only in government formation but also in shaping leadership choices, particularly the Chief Ministerial pick, at a time when multiple Congress leaders are vying for the post. Published – May 02, 2026 12:13 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

As Kerala exit polls project UDF win, Congress faces ‘KC Venugopal as chief minister’ question

As Kerala exit polls project UDF win, Congress faces ‘KC Venugopal as chief minister’ question

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Voting has concluded, fates of candidates sealed, predictions on who wins and who loses have been made in the exit polls. Now, all eyes are set on May 4 when votes will be counted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and results declared across four states – Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam — where the elections were held in the last one month. Track updates on Assembly elections 2026 File photo of Congress MP KC Venugopal during a voter outreach for party Tamil Nadu President and candidate from Sriperumbudur constituency K. Selvaperunthagai. (PTI) However, the Congress in Kerala faces the big question. Who will be the chief minister if the UDF wins the elections, as predicted in the exit polls? Venugupal for Kerala CM post? Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar spoke regarding this on Friday. Anwar said if party general secretary KC Venugopal is interested, he can be the next chief minister of Kerala although it all depends what the results unveil in Kerala. Also read: Bengal battle over counting reaches Supreme …

Kerala polls: SNDP leader Vellappally Natesan says ‘IUML will rule, anarchy likely’ if UDF comes to power

Kerala polls: SNDP leader Vellappally Natesan says ‘IUML will rule, anarchy likely’ if UDF comes to power

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SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellapally Natesan | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan has warned that if the United Democratic Front (UDF) is voted to power in Kerala, then the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) “will rule, leading to anarchy and more communal riots like Marad.” Addressing a press conference on Thursday in the wake of the exit poll results, Mr. Natesan cautioned that coalition partners would be “forced to yield to IUML’s dominance.” He alleged that Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan is being backed by the IUML as the chief ministerial candidate “since he acts as the party’s spokesperson.” That, he added, emboldens Mr. Satheesan to speak against the SNDP Yogam and its general secretary. “The Congress parliamentary party should decide its Chief Minister candidate. The writing is clear when the IUML passes a premature comment on the matter,” he said. Published – April 30, 2026 03:10 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

Kerala assembly elections: How accurate were predictions in 2021 exit polls

Kerala assembly elections: How accurate were predictions in 2021 exit polls

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Kerala voted for assembly elections in a single phase on April 9, registering a turnout of 78 per cent recorded in the polls. The high-stakes electoral battle in Kerala is between the incumbent CPI(M)-led LDF, the main Opposition Congress-led UDF and the BJP-led NDA. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, one of the veterans of CPI(M), is seeking a historic third consecutive term in the 2026 Assembly polls. (PTI) After the voting for all four states and one union territory concludes with the second phase of polling in West Bengal ending on Wednesday (April 29), projections regarding the results will start coming in after 6.30 pm. While Kerala, Assam, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu voted on April 9, West Bengal voted in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Kerala this year overtook its earlier polling figure of 74.06% in the 2021 Assembly elections, according to trends provided by the Election Commission of India. Also Read | Kerala assembly elections 2026: CPI(M)’s VK Prasanth eyes to retain Vattiyoorkavu seat in three-way contest How accurate were the …

West Bengal polls: Polling resumes after TMC-BJP workers clash in Hooghly

West Bengal polls: Polling resumes after TMC-BJP workers clash in Hooghly

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Amidst the ongoing second phase polling across 142 constituencies in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) polling agents reportedly clashed at booth numbers 147 and 148 at the Ramchandrapur Adarsha Bidyabhaban polling station in the Khanakul assembly Constituency. According to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub-Inspector Usha, voting in the region has resumed peacefully following the “minor incident”. “It was a minor incident. Right now, voting is taking place in a peaceful manner. CRPF’s all-women 240th Battalion is deployed here,” she said. Apart from this incident, several other cases of clashes and violence have been reported from different parts of West Bengal. A violent clash erupted in the morning near the primary high school in the Hatra Bazaar area of Nadia district between workers of TMC and Indian Secular Front (ISF). Several people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Voting picks up pace; 39.97&#37 turnout recorded in first four hours Polling percentage in the first four hours till 11 am on Wednesday in the second phase of West …