UDF swept the 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections with a historic majority. Now the big question: who from the Congress-led alliance takes oath as Chief Minister? The Congress high command has the final say — and opinions across Kerala are divided.
Veteran Congress leader from Ernakulam and the most prominent face of UDF's campaign. As Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing assembly, Satheesan led the charge against the LDF government and is widely seen as the frontrunner for the CM post.
Son of the late former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, the younger Oommen won from Pala — a seat held by the Kerala Congress (M) for decades — in a high-profile contest. A new-generation face with strong family legacy.
Former Kerala Home Minister and KPCC president. Chennithala is a senior Congress leader with deep roots in state politics and has been CM aspirant in previous cycles.
AICC General Secretary and close aide of Rahul Gandhi, Venugopal represents the high command's influence in the CM selection. His candidacy would signal a national leadership choice over a purely state-driven one.
Son of former Chief Minister K. Karunakaran, Muraleedharan is a Lok Sabha MP with strong support in central Kerala. He has been a persistent CM aspirant within the Congress organisation.
Former UN Under-Secretary General and four-time MP from Thiruvananthapuram. Tharoor has an exceptional national and international profile. His entry into state politics would be a wildcard — and a viral moment.
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