Poster Campaign in Kerala Highlights Discontent Over Chief Minister Selection
Poster war erupts in Kozhikode, Wayanad against Congress leadership over CM candidate
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In Kerala, posters criticizing Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have emerged in Wayanad and Kozhikode, opposing the potential elevation of K.C. Venugopal as Chief Minister. The campaign reflects dissatisfaction within the party regarding the delay in announcing the new leader following the recent electoral victory.
- 01Posters in Wayanad and Kozhikode criticize Congress leadership over CM candidate selection.
- 02K.C. Venugopal's potential elevation as Chief Minister is under fire.
- 03The campaign warns against repeating past electoral failures in Wayanad.
- 04Dissatisfaction among party members is growing due to delays in leadership decisions.
- 05Supporters of V.D. Satheesan are vocal about their concerns.
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On May 13, 2026, a wave of posters criticizing the Congress leadership appeared in Wayanad and Kozhikode districts in Kerala. These posters specifically targeted senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressing strong opposition to the potential selection of K.C. Venugopal as the next Chief Minister. The messages warned that such a decision could lead to electoral repercussions, comparing Wayanad to Amethi, where Rahul Gandhi faced defeat. The posters also included personal attacks on Venugopal, labeling him as a close associate of the Gandhi family and threatening intensified protests if he were chosen. This campaign reflects a growing discontent among party members regarding the delay in announcing the new Chief Minister after the United Democratic Front's (UDF) significant electoral success in the recent Assembly elections. Supporters of V.D. Satheesan have voiced their concerns, indicating a fracture within the party over leadership decisions.
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The ongoing discontent within the Congress party could affect its unity and electoral performance in Kerala.
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