Why Congress Finally Backed VD Satheesan For Kerala's Top Post
VD Satheesan's rise to the Chief Minister's post in Kerala came after mounting political pressure within the Congress-led UDF alliance. Seen as the public face of the anti-left campaign, Satheesan reportedly made it clear he would accept nothing less than the top post. Backed by party workers, young Congress leaders, and key allies including sections of the Indian Union Muslim League, his position strengthened rapidly after the election results. Congress leadership, keen to avoid another prolonged internal power struggle like Karnataka, eventually rallied behind him. Sources say even Sonia Gandhi played a key behind-the-scenes role before resistance within the party faded.
