The All India Congress Committee (AICC) is currently deliberating on the appointment of the next chief minister of Kerala, with a decision expected in the coming days. The leadership is cautious, recognizing that a hasty decision could provoke public protests. The contenders for the position are KC Venugopal, who has the backing of a majority of newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and VD Satheesan, who has support from other Congress MLAs and alliance partners such as the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the Kerala Congress. Recent discussions in New Delhi included prominent party figures like Ramesh Chennithala and PCC president Sunny Joseph. AICC observers have indicated that while Venugopal has substantial support among MLAs, Satheesan's popularity among the party cadre is significant. The Congress-led United Democratic Front has achieved a remarkable victory, securing 102 seats in the 140-member assembly, marking a historic moment for the party in Kerala.