The Congress high command has named six-time legislator, VD Satheesan, as the new Chief Minister of Kerala following an 11-day deadlock. The decision favoured a candidate with strong grassroots support over a national general secretary backed by state legislators. While the appointee pledged to prioritise state development, the selection triggered dissent within the state party committee, with a rival leader reportedly declining a cabinet role. In Tamil Nadu, the newly elected government faces controversy after a legislator supported the abolition of Sanatana Dharma, drawing criticism from the national ruling party. Simultaneously, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister ordered the closure of over 700 state-run liquor shops near schools and places of worship within two weeks. Additional reports cover a ban on political hoardings in public spaces, the widening investigation into the national medical entrance exam paper leak, and the arrest of a suspect linked to a military camp bombing. These developments highlight significant political shifts and administrative challenges across Southern India.
The Congress party has resolved its leadership crisis in Kerala by selecting a new Chief Minister after eleven days of deliberations. The decision comes after a legislature party meeting, which saw the attendance of most elected representatives, though a senior leader skipped the gathering due to disagreement with the high command's choice.
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