Kerala to Announce New Chief Minister Today After UDF Victory
Kerala CM Announcement News LIVE: Satheesan, Venugopal Or Chennithala? Congress To Name CM Today
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Kerala is set to announce its next Chief Minister today following the Congress-led United Democratic Front's significant victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The new leader will be chosen from three main contenders: K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala.
- 01Kerala's new Chief Minister will be announced today.
- 02The Congress-led UDF won 102 out of 140 seats in the recent elections.
- 03Three main contenders are vying for the position: K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala.
- 04The announcement follows nearly 10 days of deliberations after the election results.
- 05The Congress Legislature Party meeting in Thiruvananthapuram will play a crucial role in the decision.
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The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala is poised to announce its new Chief Minister today, following a decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections where they secured 102 out of 140 seats. This marks a significant comeback for the UDF after a decade out of power, as the Left Democratic Front (LDF) managed only 35 seats. The announcement will conclude days of suspense and discussions among party leaders, with three main contenders: K C Venugopal (AICC general secretary), V D Satheesan (Leader of Opposition), and Ramesh Chennithala (senior Congress leader). A Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting is scheduled at the KPCC headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram today at 1 p.m. to elect the legislative leader, which is expected to be pivotal in determining the UDF's chief ministerial candidate.
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The new Chief Minister's policies will directly affect governance and development initiatives in Kerala, impacting citizens' daily lives.
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