Kerala CM Announcement News LIVE Updates: Kerala is likely to know the name of its next Chief Minister later on Wednesday, with indications that the Congress high command could make an announcement soon.
The delay in the decision has kept the camps of three top contenders–AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala on edge.
Meanwhile, amid intense tussle, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) presidents in Delhi to gather their views and help end the prolonged uncertainty.
Sources said the Kerala leaders called to Delhi by the party leadership during crucial discussions on Tuesday expressed their views on the Chief Ministerial choice, with the names of Venugopal, Satheesan and Chennithala figuring prominently in the consultations as the high command continued its deliberations.
Former KPCC chief K Muraleedharan, after meeting Gandhi, said the party was expected to announce the Chief Minister’s name by Wednesday.
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026
The Congress-led UDF bagged a commanding 102 out of 140 Assembly seats, marking a historic comeback after a decade. The Left Democratic Front, on the other hand, secured just 35 seats.
The UDF rose to power in Kerala, ending a decade-old rule of the LDF. However, the spotlight shifted sharply to the question of announcing the Chief Minister as supporters of the senior leaders intensified their push for the top post.
