Kerala CM Debate: Kharge to Hold Crucial Talks with Senior Leaders Today Evening
Congress leaders discussed the Kerala chief minister choice as the high command moved to settle factional rivalries after the UDF won 102 seats.
- On Saturday, All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge held crucial discussions in New Delhi with Kerala leaders to determine the state's next Chief Minister following the recent United Democratic Front election victory.
- The UDF secured a sweeping victory in the recent Assembly elections, winning 102 of 140 seats and ending the Left Democratic Front's decade-long rule, creating a leadership vacancy that has persisted since May 4.
- Supporters of rival factions erected widespread flex boards and staged demonstrations in Thiruvananthapuram and Malappuram, with some displays being defaced during the intense lobbying process.
- Urging workers to cease rivalry-driven activities, Congress leaders emphasized that no final decision on the Chief Ministerial position has been reached yet, while directing state leadership to maintain party discipline.
- AICC general secretary Deepa Dasmunsi announced that the high command will reveal the final decision very soon, while Rahul Gandhi will meet Kerala representatives once a consensus emerges.
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Congress General Secretary Deepa Dasmunshi has stated that the final decision on Kerala's new Chief Minister will be made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. Following a lengthy meeting in Delhi, she stated that all Congress MLAs have authorized the high command to make the decision, and a name will be announced soon.
Cong top brass huddle in Delhi over govt formation in Kerala, decide on CM
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will make the final decision on the new Kerala chief minister, with the announcement expected soon. The party urged UDF workers to cease campaigns for individual leaders following a meeting to discuss government formation. All MLAs have authorized the high command to decide, and any chosen leader will be accepted.
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