Hundreds of Congress party workers demonstrated across Kerala on Friday, expressing their support for V D Satheesan as the next Chief Minister. This grassroots movement emerged amid dissatisfaction with K C Venugopal's potential candidacy, as many party members believe he lacks the necessary local political engagement. Satheesan, who led the United Democratic Front (UDF) to victory in the recent elections, has garnered significant support from the party's base, with slogans proclaiming, 'We will accept only VD as the Chief Minister.' Despite warnings from state leadership against such demonstrations, workers rallied, emphasizing the need for a leader who has actively participated in the political struggle. The situation mirrors past instances within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) when internal dissent led to leadership changes. The Congress party now faces a critical decision as it navigates the complexities of leadership dynamics and worker sentiments in Kerala.