With the Kerala Assembly elections approaching, the Congress’ Chief Ministerial debate continues despite efforts to downplay it. Shashi Tharoor stated Thursday that the CM decision will be made by the party high command after polls, stressing UDF’s focus on people and predicting Sabareenathan’s win in Nemom.
Nemom, once the BJP’s lone seat in 2016, is again a key battleground, with state BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar leading efforts for a breakthrough in the April 9 polls.
Speculation around Congress leadership persists, with remarks from leaders like V.D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, K. Sudhakaran, K. Muraleedharan, and P.J. Kurien sparking intense media coverage. P. K. Kunhalikutty reiterated Thursday that the Congress will decide the CM post after elections, with the Muslim League supporting the choice.
Meanwhile, CPI(M) claims victory will be theirs, though internal challenges loom as six senior leaders, including three former legislators and the aide of former CM V.S. Achuthanandan, have left to contest against the party.
