#Rameshchennithala

The last CM, Pinarayi Vijayan, did something fundamental to the office. Over his decade-long tenure, his CMO became the central pole in a way Kerala has never seen before. Post-Pinarayi, the top job is bigger than ever

From tacitly allowing K C Venugopal to enter the CM race to picking Satheesan, the Congress high command’s 360-degree turn is unprecedented in its recent political history.

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: Satheesan’s message of unity after being named Kerala CM: ‘KC Venugopal, Chennithala gave huge support … only teamwork will do’

After nine days, Congress says deliberations have concluded, even though its bid to work out a compromise formula between the three contenders — K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala — goes down to the wire

V D Satheesan, the LoP in the previous Assembly, has made it clear that he is not interested in taking up any post other than that of the CM; while Ramesh Chennithala is banking on his seniority.

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: Many MLAs with Venugopal, party workers back Satheesan: In race for Kerala CM post, AICC assesses options

Satheesan is banking on his performance as Leader of Opposition, but Chennithala is staking his claim based on seniority, while Venugopal is relying on his strong connection with the high command

Senior party leaders like V D Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala and K C Venugopal are said to be in the running for the top post

With counting day nearing, race between three of the state’s most prominent Congress leaders for the chief minister’s post is in its last lap.