How VD Satheesan became Kerala CM: Inside Congress' 10-day showdown

After a tense 10-day wait and intense internal lobbying, VD Satheesan has been named the next Chief Minister of Kerala. The Congress-led UDF's sweeping victory in the assembly elections triggered a fierce leadership race, with supporters of Satheesan, KC Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala campaigning vigorously. The party high command ultimately made the decision after extensive consultations.

By TOI NEWS DESK

Inside account of how V D Satheesan became Kerala CM: Cadre sentiment, IUML pressure forced Congress hand

By Manoj C G

'Congress new Muslim League’: BJP takes jibe as party names V D Satheesan as Kerala CM pick

The BJP accused the Congress of bowing to pressure from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in choosing V D Satheesan as Kerala’s next chief minister.

Opinion: Opinion | As Chief Minister, VD Satheesan Will Now Have To Learn To Dance To Many Congress Tunes

Satheesan's independent "rebel" streak is precisely what worries the High Command; they are loath to lose control over Thiruvananthapuram the way they have over Bengaluru.