VD Satheesan Wins, But Did Rahul Gandhi Lose Authority?
Congress finally announced VD Satheesan as the new Kerala Chief Minister after nearly two weeks of intense internal negotiations, factional lobbying, and political suspense. But while the UDF victory ended on a high note, the CM selection process has triggered serious questions about Rahul Gandhi's authority within the Congress party.
Did the Congress High Command fail to push through Rahul Gandhi's preferred candidate KC Venugopal? Did Priyanka Gandhi's support for VD Satheesan make the difference? And does this mark a larger shift from Delhi-driven politics to regional leadership power within Congress?
