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.