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From Indianexpress RSS Feed: ‘Not bothered about car’s colour’: Kerala’s CM-designate says no to new vehicle, vows to have minimal convoy

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.

What is the logic of winning the exam and still getting punished? Satheesan won Paravur six times and was never made a minister. He arrives at Cliff House without a single day of executive experience behind him, which is both the most striking fact of…

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

Of the two who emerged as the main rivals to Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala at least had a solid claim. It is doubtful whether either Satheesan or Chennithala would have countenanced K C Venugopal pipping them to the post

While Venugopal had the support of a majority of the party’s 63 MLAs, his one-time political mentor Chennithala’s case rested on his seniority and long-standing ties with the Gandhi family. Both were overlooked.

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

While Congress high command fails to reach a consensus during a meeting with Satheesan, Venugopal and Chennithala, the three contenders remain firm in staking their respective claims to CM's post

In Kerala, Congress workers rarely hit the streets for a leader. In this instance, more so given that V D Satheesan does not have the support of any one group.

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.

Satheesan, the Leader of the Opposition in the last Assembly, is being seen as one of the frontrunners for the Chief Minister post after the Congress-led UDF scored a massive win in the recently held Assembly polls. He is a six-time MLA from Paravur.

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

Six-time MLA Satheesan, who led UDF's successful campaign in Kerala elections, is widely considered to be a Congress front-runner for CM's post

Kerala’s anti-incumbent verdict has reaffirmed confidence in its existing political culture, where bipolar competition appears to remain the longer-term future

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: Venugopal or Satheesan? As UDF heads to victory in Kerala, talk of CM face in Delhi

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.