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Tharoor Meets Kharge Amid Kerala CM Selection: Key Developments

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met party President Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss political developments in Kerala. This followed a resolution by newly elected Congress MLAs authorizing the high command to choose the next Chief Minister. Congress leader K Muraleedharan confirmed that the high command's decision would be final and ruled out any rebellion. The UDF secured a thumping victory in Kerala with 102 seats, including 63 by the Congress.

Key Points: Tharoor Meets Kharge Over Kerala CM Selection

  • Congress MLAs pass resolution authorizing high command to choose CM
  • Shashi Tharoor meets Kharge to share impressions on Kerala situation
  • K Muraleedharan says high command decision final, no revolt expected
  • UDF wins 102 seats in Kerala with Congress securing 63
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Shashi Tharoor meets Mallikarjun Kharge, discusses political developments in Keralam

Shashi Tharoor meets Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss Kerala political developments after Congress MLAs authorize high command to choose next CM.

"Always good to share views with the robust, direct and experienced veteran! - Shashi Tharoor"

New Delhi, May 8

A day after the newly elected MLAs of the Congress in Keralam passed a resolution authorising the party high command to choose the next Chief Minister, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met with party President Mallikarjun Kharge and shared his experience about the situation in Keralam.

The newly elected members of the Congress met in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.

The Congress MP shared pictures of the meeting on his official social media account X, saying, "Always good to share views with the robust, direct and experienced veteran!"

"Met with @INCIndiaPresident Mallikarjun @khargeto share my impressions of the situation in Kerala and discuss recent political developments involving our party", the Thiruvananthapuram MP added.

Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Friday said the party high command would take a final decision on the Chief Ministerial face after consultations with senior leaders of the state.

Speaking to ANI following the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting at the Keralam Congress headquarters, Muraleedharan said the observers had already left for Delhi and would submit their report to the party leadership.

"The central observers will submit their report today...The decision will be taken by the high command tomorrow in consultation with the senior leaders of Kerala...The name will probably be announced the day after tomorrow...The decision of the high command is final..." Muraleedharan said.

He further said that despite differences within the party, all leaders would unite once the high command announces its decision.

"When the name comes out, everybody will be united. See, flux is going on. Tomorrow, decision will come. High command is final," he said.

Muraleedharan said discussions were ongoing but ruled out any possibility of rebellion within the Congress.

"There will not be any revolt in the party," he added.

The UDF recorded a thumping victory in Keralam, securing 102 seats, including 63 by the Congress. The Congress is currently deliberating on the face for the Chief Ministerial post.

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) observer Mukul Wasnik said that all party MLAs passed a resolution authorising the Congress high command to decide the leader of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) during a meeting held after the Assembly election results.

Wasnik said, "In Kerala, following a Congress Legislative Party meeting, all party MLAs discussed and approved a proposal authorising the Congress high command to select the leader of the legislative party. A detailed report will be submitted to the party leadership."

Meanwhile, LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan on Thursday said that the alliance is yet to decide a name for the leader of opposition in the Assembly, and dismissed demands of a leadership change in the CPI(M) after the alliance lost the election under Pinarayi Vijayan.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see Tharoor engaging with party leadership. But I hope the Congress high command considers local sentiments too. Kerala needs a leader who understands the state's unique issues - not just a Delhi-appointed face. The UDF victory was a mandate for change, after all.
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Rohit P
"No rebellion" - famous last words from any Congress leader! 😂 But seriously, the party needs to learn from the past. Last time they kept fighting, the BJP gained. Hope they pick someone who can actually lead and not just be a puppet. My bet is on it being a surprise candidate.
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Kavya N
As a Malayali, I find this entire drama frustrating. The people voted for Congress-UDF with high expectations. Now this in-fighting over who becomes CM? Meanwhile, basic issues in our state - like the unemployment and infrastructure - get delayed. Just announce the name and get to work, please! 🙏
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Vikram M
Tharoor meeting Kharge is interesting. But why is the high command dragging its feet? You had a decisive victory - just pick a leader and move forward. This delay creates uncertainty. Also, hope they don't ignore the young MLAs' voices. The old guard needs to give space to fresh energy.
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Siddharth J
The LDF convenor's comment about not deciding LoP yet is classic deflection. Pinarayi should take responsibility for the loss. As for Congress, I hope they pick someone like K C Venugopal or maybe even Tharoor if he's interested. But knowing Congress, they'll go with a safe, non-controversial choice.

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