The recent assembly elections in Kerala resulted in a resounding victory for the United Democratic Front (UDF), which secured 102 out of 140 seats, marking a historic comeback and diminishing the Left Democratic Front to just 35 seats. However, this success has led to a fierce internal struggle within the Congress party as factions vie for the chief ministerial position. A poster war has erupted across the state, with supporters of Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal celebrating his role in the victory, while others have defaced these posters, indicating deepening divisions. The leadership race is primarily between three senior Congress figures: V. D. Satheesan, who is gaining grassroots support, K. C. Venugopal, backed by some MLAs, and Ramesh Chennithala. The Indian Union Muslim League, an ally of Congress, has acknowledged the sentiments among party workers but has deferred the final decision to the party leadership. A resolution regarding the chief ministerial candidate is anticipated within a week, although the internal power struggle is expected to escalate further.