C.P. John, the general secretary of the Communist Marxist Party (CMP), expressed that the selection of the Kerala Chief Minister by the Congress High Command is acceptable to his party. He highlighted that the Congress should consider various factors, especially the wishes of the electorate, in making this decision. John, who recently won the Thiruvananthapuram Assembly constituency seat, acknowledged the historical ties of the CMP with the United Democratic Front (UDF) and mentioned that maintaining the status quo regarding ministerial positions is crucial. He reflected on the recent electoral performance of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], describing their losses as the worst in their history. Despite this, he noted that the CPI(M) performed well in its traditional strongholds. Addressing local issues, John stated that his immediate focus would be on resolving the potable water crisis in Thiruvananthapuram and fostering overall development in his constituency.