Kerala Congress chief Sunny Joseph tells Republic he is “not in the Chief Ministerial race” as Congress leadership continues deliberations on who should lead after the UDF’s 2026 election victory. His remarks come amid a leadership deadlock within the party and its coalition, leaving the CM decision unresolved while discussions continue at the high-command level.
Fresh controversy has erupted in Kerala’s Wandoor constituency after posters targeting senior Congress leader KC Venugopal and MLA AP Anil Kumar appeared in multiple locations. The development comes as the UDF’s Kerala Assembly win puts the chief minister selection under a spotlight, with reports of growing disagreements and protests across the state.
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Assam’s 2026 election exit poll updates are unfolding as Himanta Biswa Sarma’s BJP faces a strong Congress challenge. With 126 constituencies in play, the latest projections focus on vote share, seat estimates and shifting trends that could reshape who becomes the next chief minister. Follow the live tracking to see whether the “poll of polls” signals a close battle.
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