Kerala CM Live Update: AICC Set to Reveal New Leadership as Congress MLA-Elects Gather at Indira Bhavan for Key Meeting.

The Congress party is set to announce its chief ministerial candidate for Kerala on May 14, 2026, following extensive discussions by the high command. Party general secretary Jairam Ramesh confirmed the announcement, indicating that the decision comes after a pivotal meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Ten days post-election results, this selection is critical as it aims to solidify leadership in a state where the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) won 102 seats, outperforming the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF).

The internal dynamics within the Congress have intensified, manifesting in public displays of factionalism as supporters gathered outside the residences of top contenders K.C. Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala, and V.D. Satheesan. The ongoing uncertainty regarding the chief ministerial pick has stirred unrest among party ranks, with some members expressing their dissatisfaction vocally. In Perumbavoor, Congress workers confronted KPCC vice president Benny Behanan, demanding decisive action from the leadership, signaling a growing impatience with the prolongation of this internal deliberation.

The growing discontent among party members extends beyond mere speculation about the chief ministerial candidate; it raises concerns over the stability of the Congress party in Kerala. Reports of potential mass resignations within local Congress committees underscore the urgent need for the high command to rectify the confusion and unify the factions. As the announcement approaches, the party’s ability to address these internal conflicts will be crucial not only for its governance in Kerala but also for preserving its organizational integrity moving forward.