Kerala election results: Congress high command to pick Kerala CM; most UDF allies for Satheesan

The Congress Legislative Party in Kerala authorized the party high command to choose the next Chief Minister after a resolution was passed. AICC observers, Mukul Wasnik, Ajay Maken, and Deepa Dasmunsi, met with all 63 legislators to gauge their preferences for the position. The three frontrunners in the race are former Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala. UDF allies, including the IUML, have indicated support for Satheesan, while KPCC president Sunny Joseph has called for a decision based on public sentiment. The observers will present their findings to the high command, who is expected to make a final call soon.