VD Satheesan on Thursday thanked the Congress leadership for choosing him as the party's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections. In a statement, Satheesan said he would work to bring all factions together and take senior leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and K. Sudhakaran into confidence to ensure a united front.
Unity Pledge
Satheesan emphasized that his priority would be to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and present a cohesive vision to the people of Kerala. He acknowledged the contributions of Chennithala and Sudhakaran, stating that their experience would be invaluable in the election campaign.
Leadership Response
Congress leaders across the state welcomed the decision, expressing confidence in Satheesan's ability to lead the party to victory. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation and internal discussions within the Kerala Congress unit.
Satheesan, a prominent face of the Congress in Kerala, has served as the Leader of Opposition in the state assembly. His selection is seen as a move to project a young and dynamic leadership ahead of the polls.
