KC Venugopal welcomed the decision of the Congress high command and assured his full support to the new Kerala government (Express Photo) 3 min read New Delhi May 14, 2026 03:34 PM IST First published on: May 14, 2026 at 02:38 PM IST Shortly after VD Satheesan edged him out in the race to the Kerala Chief Minister post, Congress’s general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal said he welcomed the decision of the party high command and assured his full support to the new state government. “I congratulate V D Satheesan. With so much expectation, the people of Kerala have given a big verdict in favour of the UDF. The UDF government under Satheesan will fulfill the promises and aspirations of the people. I offer that government all support,” he said. Asked about the MLAs backing him for the top job, Venugopal said, “All that is irrelevant now. My position all along has been that the high command will decide and I will accept that decision as a disciplined party worker, whatever that decision is.…