Following the United Democratic Front's decisive victory in the Kerala assembly elections, supporters gathered outside the residences of key Congress leaders VD Satheesan in Paravur and Ramesh Chennithala in Thiruvananthapuram. Both leaders are frontrunners for the chief ministerial candidate position, leading to a heightened internal contest within the party. Despite multiple rounds of consultations, the Congress leadership has not yet finalized a candidate, with grassroots pressure from party workers contributing to the delay. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently held discussions with party president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi, but no official announcement was made. The race includes several key contenders, with Satheesan reportedly receiving backing from UDF allies and strong support among party cadres. The Congress high command continues to assess the political landscape before making a final decision.