The Congress party is poised to resolve its leadership crisis in Kerala by announcing a new Chief Minister on May 14, following its significant victory in the 2026 assembly elections where it secured 102 seats. The party has faced a week-long leadership vacuum since the results were declared on May 4, leading to increasing pressure from within and outside the party, particularly from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), which has called for an end to the uncertainty. A crucial Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting is scheduled for 1 PM on May 14 at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, where the new leader will be proposed. The contest is primarily between AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal and outgoing Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan, with the former having the backing of many newly elected MLAs and the latter being favored by the public and youth wing. The decision is critical, as it will shape the UDF's strategy for the next five years amid fiscal challenges and a need for a stable government.