Ramesh Chennithala Supports V.D. Satheesan as Kerala's New Chief Minister
Kerala politics LIVE: Ramesh Chennithala belatedly backs CM-designate V.D. Satheesan
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In a significant development for the Congress party in Kerala, senior leader Ramesh Chennithala has expressed his support for V.D. Satheesan, who has been designated as the new Chief Minister. This announcement follows the All India Congress Committee's decision on May 14, 2026, to appoint Satheesan, concluding a period of internal party speculation.
- 01Ramesh Chennithala publicly supports V.D. Satheesan as Chief Minister of Kerala.
- 02The All India Congress Committee announced Satheesan's appointment on May 14, 2026.
- 03This decision follows a ten-day suspense after the State Assembly election results.
- 04The Congress party is set to form the government in Kerala.
- 05The announcement ends internal speculation and leadership tussles within the party.
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On May 15, 2026, Ramesh Chennithala, a senior leader of the Congress party in Kerala, declared his support for V.D. Satheesan, the newly appointed Chief Minister. This announcement comes after the All India Congress Committee (AICC) officially named Satheesan for the role on May 14, 2026. The decision marks the conclusion of a ten-day period filled with speculation and internal competition among party leaders following the State Assembly election results announced on May 4. With Satheesan's appointment, the Congress party is poised to form the government in Kerala, signaling a new chapter in the state's political landscape.
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The support from Chennithala may unify the Congress party in Kerala and strengthen its governance under Satheesan's leadership.
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