National NewsKerala CM decision likely by today: Cong

Kerala CM decision likely by today: Cong

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, MAY 9 (PTI): The next chief minister of Kerala will possibly be finalised by Sunday after Congress leaders and MLAs conveyed their views to AICC observers following the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting held here on Thursday.
“I have given my opinion. The decision on who will be the chief minister will be known by Sunday,” denior Congress leader K Muraleedharan said.
Currently, VD Satheesan, MP KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala are being considered for the CM post.

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