In a significant meeting held in New Delhi, the top brass of the Congress party, led by President Mallikarjun Kharge, deliberated on the formation of the new government in Kerala following the United Democratic Front's (UDF) victory in the recent assembly elections. The UDF secured 102 seats out of 140, giving them a commanding majority. Key figures in attendance included former party chief Rahul Gandhi, AICC general secretary for Kerala Deepa Dasmunshi, and K C Venugopal, who has expressed interest in the chief ministerial position. The party's observers, Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik, provided insights from discussions with party MLAs regarding their preferences for the chief minister. While a majority of MLAs reportedly support Venugopal, public opinion seems to lean towards V D Satheesan, the outgoing leader of the opposition. The competition for the chief ministerial post has intensified, with both candidates' supporters actively campaigning in both Delhi and Kerala, showcasing their backing through posters and banners. The outcome of this decision will be crucial for the Congress party's leadership in the state.