The Congress party is currently at an impasse regarding its Chief Ministerial candidate for Kerala, as extensive discussions among party leaders have yet to yield a decision. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi engaged in consultations with key figures, including AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal, senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala and V.D. Satheesan, and KPCC president Sunny Joseph. The meetings, which lasted over three hours, involved both collective and individual discussions, but no consensus has been reached. AICC observers Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik were also in attendance, highlighting the importance of this decision for the party's future in the state.