Focus now on who Congress picks as CM

The Congress-led UDF's comprehensive win in the Kerala assembly elections prompts discussions on the chief minister's post. The Congress will pick its chief ministerial nominee, with informal consultations likely made with allies. Leading contenders for the CM's post are VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and KC Venugopal. Satheesan, a six-time MLA, has a strong claim due to his experience as Leader of Opposition over the last five years. Chennithala, a senior leader with organisational and administrative experience, is also in the running.