The wait is almost over for Kerala! After a week of intense drama following the UDF’s landslide victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, the Congress High Command is set to announce the next Chief Minister this Thursday, May 14. The state has been buzzing with anticipation as three major frontrunners—V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala—vie for the top spot. While Satheesan is widely credited for leading the UDF to its massive 102-seat win, Venugopal remains a powerful contender with strong support from the party’s central leadership in Delhi.
The decision comes after marathon meetings in New Delhi between Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. While posters supporting different leaders have popped up across Thiruvananthapuram, party insiders suggest the choice will focus on someone who can maintain the UDF’s newfound momentum. Most alliance partners, including the IUML, are reportedly leaning toward Satheesan, but the “High Command” will have the final say. One thing is certain: by tomorrow, Kerala will finally know who will lead the state into this new era.
