Published: May 07, 2026, 18:08 IST | Updated: May 07, 2026, 18:08 IST
Kerala’s post-election celebrations have quickly turned into a high-stakes power battle within the UDF, as multiple Congress factions push their claims for the Chief Minister’s post after the alliance’s victory. Congress MLAs gathered in Thiruvananthapuram amid intense lobbying, with K. C. Venugopal claiming support from a majority of party MLAs, while V. D. Satheesan asserted strong backing from grassroots Congress workers. The leadership contest has now become Kerala’s biggest political talking point as the UDF prepares to form the next government.