In a significant development for the Congress party, president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met in New Delhi to discuss the appointment of the new chief minister of Kerala, with an announcement expected today. This meeting follows a controversial poster campaign in Wayanad constituency, which warned the Gandhi siblings against selecting KC Venugopal for the top post, citing fears of a political downfall similar to the Amethi constituency. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a key ally, has shown support for rival candidate VD Satheesan, further complicating the decision-making process. While many Congress members back Venugopal, the pro-Satheesan faction claims stronger public sentiment in favor of their candidate. The situation has created a strategic standoff, with the Congress leadership navigating pressures from both internal factions and external allies as they prepare to finalize their choice.