Kerala Congress (J) Seeks Pivotal Role in New Government Formation

Kerala Congress (J) chairman P J Joseph aims to secure two ministerial positions for the party as the UDF forms a new government. With 102 seats secured, the UDF deliberates leadership and ministerial appointments, addressing internal critiques and external expectations from alliance partners.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Idukki | Updated: 14-05-2026 10:10 IST | Created: 14-05-2026 10:10 IST
Kerala Congress (J) Seeks Pivotal Role in New Government Formation
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Kerala Congress (J) chairman P J Joseph reaffirmed his party's ambitions to secure two ministerial positions if the United Democratic Front (UDF) assumes power.

Addressing reporters en route to a pivotal UDF meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, Joseph emphasized the importance of ally consensus in deciding the next Chief Minister.

Currently, UDF holds 102 out of 140 assembly seats, with potential candidates like V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala under consideration for the chief minister's role.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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