Congress Party Leaders Gather in Delhi to Decide Kerala's Chief Minister Candidate for 2026 Elections
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: AICC summons top leaders to Delhi to finalise party’s choice of Chief Minister
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The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has convened key leaders from Kerala in New Delhi to finalize the party's Chief Minister candidate ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. The decision is expected within 48 hours, amidst ongoing speculation and internal disputes regarding the potential candidates.
- 01AICC is finalizing its Chief Minister candidate for Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections.
- 02Key leaders in attendance include former KPCC presidents and current MLA designates.
- 03The decision is anticipated within 48 hours, aiming to resolve leadership speculation.
- 04Internal disputes and social media speculation continue regarding the candidates.
- 05INTUC leader R. Chandrasekhar has voiced opposition to one candidate's nomination.
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The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has summoned prominent leaders from Kerala to New Delhi to finalize the party's Chief Minister candidate for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. Key attendees include former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) presidents K. Sudhakaran, V.M. Sudheeran, K. Muraleedharan, and M.M. Hassan. Notably, former president Mullappally Ramachandran declined to attend. Muraleedharan expressed his clear preference for the top post to AICC observers, stating that the party's decision would be made within 48 hours, concluding ongoing speculation about leadership. Sudheeran indicated that discussions would be held with AICC leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and national president Mallikarjun Kharge. The meeting aims to address the leadership question with clarity, despite internal disagreements on potential candidates. Speculation has also arisen about the possibility of a new candidate being considered to appease differing factions within the party. Additionally, INTUC leader R. Chandrasekhar has raised concerns about the suitability of K.C. Venugopal as a candidate, advocating for an MLA-elect to be chosen for the Chief Minister position.
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The decision on the Chief Minister candidate will significantly influence the Congress party's strategy and unity in the lead-up to the 2026 elections in Kerala.
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