Opinion | Time To Pick A Chief Minister, Congress Should Not Do A Karnataka In Kerala

Updated: May 12, 2026 22:39 pm IST Published On May 12, 2026 22:38 pm IST Last Updated On May 12, 2026 22:39 pm IST

Published On May 12, 2026 22:38 pm IST

Last Updated On May 12, 2026 22:39 pm IST

In 2023, when the Congress won a historic mandate in Karnataka, it was a decisive vote for change and stability. What followed the verdict was the Siddaramaiah-DKS power play. It is shadow boxing that has lasted to this day, just a few days short of three years. While Karnataka is waiting to explode again, a similar tussle could surface in Kerala. The moot question now -- is the Congress all set to create a similar situation in Kerala after ousting the Left with such a historic mandate? 

The UDF's emphatic victory - a clear majority with a sweeping performance across central Kerala, Travancore and making deep inroads even in traditional Left strongholds winning 102 of the 140 seats -- was seen as a decisive verdict for change and political stability.

Every moment in that election campaign, the question that was asked is who will be the Chief Ministerial face? Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan led the charge from........

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