Kerala Assembly polls: IUML ‘backs’ V.D. Satheesan as Congress-led UDF’s CM pick
IUML Kerala State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal expressed support for V.D. Satheesan as the potential chief ministerial candidate of the Congress-led UDF in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. He cited public sentiment and exit poll indications showing Satheesan's popularity, while noting the final decision rests with the Congress High Command. The UDF's leadership selection process is ongoing ahead of the state elections.
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Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) Kerala State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal has “backed” V.D. Satheesan as a possible chief ministerial candidate if the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is voted to power in Kerala.Addressing the media in Malappuram on Thursday (April 30, 2026), he said the UDF would keep in mind “people’s sentiments” while choosing the Chief Minister. “I think Mr. Satheesan enjoys the highest amount of support as Chief Minister, or that is what is seen in most of the exit poll surveys. That means people have given their verdict that way... The Congress High Command is supposed to take a final decision on this. I think they will also consider the people’s sentiments,” he said in reply to a question.
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