VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html India asks US for waiver on Russian oil as Iran war squeezes energy supply: Report Why Australia became home to one of the world’s largest lizard populations | World News VD Satheesan NEW DELHI: Congress has picked VD Satheesan for the post of Kerala chief minister on Thursday. The announcement came more than a week after the Congress-led United Democratic Front swept back to power in Kerala, ending the second consecutive term of the Left Democratic Front-led by Pinarayi Vijayan.The decision was finalised by the Congress leadership after discussions within the party’s top brass, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. The chosen name reportedly edged past veteran leader KC Venugopal and was preferred over grassroots leader V D Satheesan.The landslide mandate in favour of the UDF came on May 4, reflecting a clear shift in public support towards the Congress-led alliance and a change from the Left Democratic Front government.The name was picked after days of intense backroom consultations in Thiruvananthapuram and New Delhi, with the Congress high command weighing competing claims from three senior leaders, VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala.The delay become a political story in itself in the last few days. The Congress-led UDF secured a decisive mandate on May 4, winning 102 of Kerala’s 140 seats, with the Congress emerging as the single largest party in the alliance with 63 seats.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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