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Kerala CM Announcement News Live Updates: Kerala's designated CM Satheesan meets Guv, likely to take oath on May 18
Kerala CM Announcement Live: The Congress leadership has announced V D Satheesan as the new chief minister of Kerala, bringing an end to days of intense political suspense following the Assembly election results. The decision comes after nearly 10 days of internal consultations, keeping the Kerala CM race closely watched across the state.
After days of speculation following the Assembly election results, senior Congress leaders Ajay Maken and Deepa Dasmunshi held a press briefing at 12 pm, where the formal announcement was made.
The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting is scheduled at the KPCC headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, where newly elected MLAs will formally elect their legislative leader. The announcement, according to party sources, is expected to determine the next Chief Minister of Kerala, marking a crucial step in government formation.
Key contenders in the race include K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala, whose names have featured prominently in discussions at both state and national levels. Sources indicate that deliberations within the Congress high command, including consultations involving leaders brought to Delhi earlier, have played a major role in shaping the final decision.
The Congress-led UDF secured a decisive victory in the election, winning 102 out of 140 seats, marking a strong return to power after a decade. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) managed to secure 35 seats, reflecting a significant shift in voter mandate.
Ahead of the announcement, the political atmosphere in Kerala remains highly charged, with public interest centered on who will become the state’s 13th Chief Minister since its formation in 1956.
After days of speculation following the Assembly election results, senior Congress leaders Ajay Maken and Deepa Dasmunshi held a press briefing at 12 pm, where the formal announcement was made.
The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting is scheduled at the KPCC headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, where newly elected MLAs will formally elect their legislative leader. The announcement, according to party sources, is expected to determine the next Chief Minister of Kerala, marking a crucial step in government formation.
Key contenders in the race include K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala, whose names have featured prominently in discussions at both state and national levels. Sources indicate that deliberations within the Congress high command, including consultations involving leaders brought to Delhi earlier, have played a major role in shaping the final decision.
The Congress-led UDF secured a decisive victory in the election, winning 102 out of 140 seats, marking a strong return to power after a decade. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) managed to secure 35 seats, reflecting a significant shift in voter mandate.
Ahead of the announcement, the political atmosphere in Kerala remains highly charged, with public interest centered on who will become the state’s 13th Chief Minister since its formation in 1956.
08:42 (IST) May 13
Assam poised to play important role in strengthening India-US ties: CM Himanta Sarma on meeting US envoy
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and highlighted how Assam is poised to play an important role in strengthening the India-US partnership as bilateral relations continue to deepen.
The meeting between the two leaders came as CM Sarma took the helm of the state for the second term after a landslide victory in the recently concluded state assembly polls.
In a post on X, Assam CM Sarma said, "Great meeting with the very dynamic @USAmbIndia, H.E Sergio Gor this evening. As India and the US continue to strengthen our relationship, Assam is poised to play an important role in this special partnership."
08:14 (IST) May 13
Kerala CM News: Kerala CM would not be based merely on MLAs' views, says Muraleedharan
Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Tuesday said that the Kerala CM would not be decided merely based on the opinion of MLAs, instead views of the UDF partners and the general public would also be taken into consideration.
He said that since it is the UDF CM, and not just the Congress, who is being decided, the front partners' views will also have to be considered.
If the decision had to be taken just on the views of the MLAs, it would already be done by now, Muraleedharan added, while speaking to a TV channel here.
"That is why the high command decided to hold an extensive discussion on the issue," he said.
He further said that there has been a change in the Congress from the past generations in the party.
"At the time of K Karunakaran, A K Antony or Oommen Chandy, there were no other options. In the poll campaigns they led, they were the choice for CM. That is not the case now," he said.
Amid uncertainty over the selection of Kerala's chief minister, the Congress high command will seek the opinions of former KPCC presidents and working presidents on Tuesday before taking a final decision on the matter.
He said that since it is the UDF CM, and not just the Congress, who is being decided, the front partners' views will also have to be considered.
If the decision had to be taken just on the views of the MLAs, it would already be done by now, Muraleedharan added, while speaking to a TV channel here.
"That is why the high command decided to hold an extensive discussion on the issue," he said.
He further said that there has been a change in the Congress from the past generations in the party.
"At the time of K Karunakaran, A K Antony or Oommen Chandy, there were no other options. In the poll campaigns they led, they were the choice for CM. That is not the case now," he said.
Amid uncertainty over the selection of Kerala's chief minister, the Congress high command will seek the opinions of former KPCC presidents and working presidents on Tuesday before taking a final decision on the matter.
08:13 (IST) May 13
Kerala CM News: Congress leaders in Kerala divided on UDF coalition partners' role in CM selection
The Congress leaders from Kerala appear to be divided on whether coalition partners should have a say in the CM selection as the party high command continued to hold talks with senior leaders in the southern state.
Leaders who have been called to Delhi by the central leadership include former KPCC presidents V M Sudheeran, Mullappally Ramachandran, K Muraleedharan, K Sudhakaran and M M Hassan.
The party has also asked senior MLA Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan and working presidents P C Vishnunath, Shafi Parambil and A P Anil Kumar to come to Delhi.
After the discussions, on the way out, Sudhakaran told reporters in Delhi that his stance on the issue has not changed and, in his view, MLAs' views should be considered when deciding the CM.
Radhakrishnan said that he communicated his views to the high command and answered their queries to the best of his ability as a party worker.
On whether the UDF coalition party, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) should have a say in the matter, he asked reporters in Delhi why it was being "dragged" into the issue.
Leaders who have been called to Delhi by the central leadership include former KPCC presidents V M Sudheeran, Mullappally Ramachandran, K Muraleedharan, K Sudhakaran and M M Hassan.
The party has also asked senior MLA Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan and working presidents P C Vishnunath, Shafi Parambil and A P Anil Kumar to come to Delhi.
After the discussions, on the way out, Sudhakaran told reporters in Delhi that his stance on the issue has not changed and, in his view, MLAs' views should be considered when deciding the CM.
Radhakrishnan said that he communicated his views to the high command and answered their queries to the best of his ability as a party worker.
On whether the UDF coalition party, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) should have a say in the matter, he asked reporters in Delhi why it was being "dragged" into the issue.
08:13 (IST) May 13
'White smoke can be expected soon': KPCC chief on Kerala CM selection
KPCC chief Sunny Joseph on Tuesday used terminology associated with the election of the Pope at the Vatican to indicate that the Congress high command may soon arrive at a decision on Kerala's next chief minister.
"White smoke can be expected soon," Joseph told reporters, referring to the prolonged discussions within the party over the selection of the chief minister after the Congress-led UDF's victory in the Assembly elections.
However, he refrained from specifying any timeframe for the announcement.
"It is expected at the earliest. The high command can take an appropriate decision after necessary consultations," he said, as the party leadership in New Delhi continued discussions to break the deadlock over the chief ministerial choice.
Asked about the swearing-in of the new government, Joseph said the newly elected chief minister would take a decision on government formation after meeting Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
The KPCC chief also admitted that the delay in announcing the chief minister and the public tussle within the party had overshadowed the scale of the UDF's electoral victory.
"I do admit that. But the grace of the victory will be enhanced once the new government comes to power," he added.
"White smoke can be expected soon," Joseph told reporters, referring to the prolonged discussions within the party over the selection of the chief minister after the Congress-led UDF's victory in the Assembly elections.
However, he refrained from specifying any timeframe for the announcement.
"It is expected at the earliest. The high command can take an appropriate decision after necessary consultations," he said, as the party leadership in New Delhi continued discussions to break the deadlock over the chief ministerial choice.
Asked about the swearing-in of the new government, Joseph said the newly elected chief minister would take a decision on government formation after meeting Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
The KPCC chief also admitted that the delay in announcing the chief minister and the public tussle within the party had overshadowed the scale of the UDF's electoral victory.
"I do admit that. But the grace of the victory will be enhanced once the new government comes to power," he added.
08:13 (IST) May 13
West Bengal News: 'I want development for the next generation,' says Prosenjit Chatterjee after BJP forms government in Bengal
Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee on Tuesday expressed hope in the development of West Bengal after the BJP-led government came to power in the state after the historic assembly elections.
While talking to the media on the formation of the new government and political developments in the state, actor Prosenjit said, "There is a lot of talent here across sectors. I want development for the next generation, businesses to grow, we vote with a lot of hope, that must be fulfilled."
The remarks came after senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a historic political transition in the state after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a sweeping victory in the Assembly elections.
Along with Ghosh, BJP leaders Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik were sworn in as ministers in the new cabinet.
The grand oath-taking ceremony in Kolkata was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh. Former BJP national president JP Nadda, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Tripura chief minister Manik Saha, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami were also present.
While talking to the media on the formation of the new government and political developments in the state, actor Prosenjit said, "There is a lot of talent here across sectors. I want development for the next generation, businesses to grow, we vote with a lot of hope, that must be fulfilled."
The remarks came after senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a historic political transition in the state after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a sweeping victory in the Assembly elections.
Along with Ghosh, BJP leaders Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik were sworn in as ministers in the new cabinet.
The grand oath-taking ceremony in Kolkata was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh. Former BJP national president JP Nadda, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Tripura chief minister Manik Saha, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami were also present.
08:13 (IST) May 13
Kerala CM News: Rahul meets ex-KPCC chiefs ahead of Kerala CM selection; decision likely on Wednesday
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday held one-on-one deliberations with several ex-Kerala Congress chiefs in a bid to end the uncertainty over the selection of the new chief minister for the southern state, as the discussions entered the final phase with a decision likely on Wednesday.
Former Congress president Gandhi met several key party leaders from Kerala, including ex-state unit chiefs, working presidents and other key leaders, at Sonia Gandhi's 10, Janpath residence.
“Satisfied with my discussions with party leader Rahul Gandhi. A decision will be made on the Kerala CM by tomorrow," former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief Muraleedharan told reporters here.
He said another meeting will be held, chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, to deliberate on the issue, and a final decision will be made after consultations with Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
Kharge returned to the national capital from Bengaluru on Tuesday evening. However, he did not hold any meeting with the Kerala leaders.
Former Congress president Gandhi met several key party leaders from Kerala, including ex-state unit chiefs, working presidents and other key leaders, at Sonia Gandhi's 10, Janpath residence.
“Satisfied with my discussions with party leader Rahul Gandhi. A decision will be made on the Kerala CM by tomorrow," former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief Muraleedharan told reporters here.
He said another meeting will be held, chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, to deliberate on the issue, and a final decision will be made after consultations with Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
Kharge returned to the national capital from Bengaluru on Tuesday evening. However, he did not hold any meeting with the Kerala leaders.
Kerala CM Announcement Live: The Congress leadership has announced V D Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, bringing an end to days of intense political suspense following the Assembly election results.
The CM race had remained open for nearly 10 days, with senior leaders K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala emerging as the key contenders. Intensive consultations within the party, including discussions at the national leadership level, have shaped the final stage of the selection process.
The Congress-led UDF secured a comfortable majority with 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly, while the LDF was reduced to 35 seats, setting the stage for a change in government. The new Chief Minister will lead Kerala’s 13th government since state formation in 1956.
With political anticipation running high, Kerala awaits clarity on its next Chief Minister as the Congress moves to conclude one of its most closely watched leadership decisions.
The CM race had remained open for nearly 10 days, with senior leaders K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala emerging as the key contenders. Intensive consultations within the party, including discussions at the national leadership level, have shaped the final stage of the selection process.
The Congress-led UDF secured a comfortable majority with 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly, while the LDF was reduced to 35 seats, setting the stage for a change in government. The new Chief Minister will lead Kerala’s 13th government since state formation in 1956.
With political anticipation running high, Kerala awaits clarity on its next Chief Minister as the Congress moves to conclude one of its most closely watched leadership decisions.
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