
KC Venugopal Reacts to Rijiju's Amit Shah Remark
KC Venugopal dismissed Kiren Rijiju's claim that Amit Shah attends Parliament daily as the "biggest joke," responding to allegations that the Home Minister was not attending Parliament.
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KC Venugopal dismissed Kiren Rijiju's claim that Amit Shah attends Parliament daily as the "biggest joke," responding to allegations that the Home Minister was not attending Parliament.

The Congress party has denied rumors of a change in the Chief Minister of Karnataka, stating that there is no reality to the speculation. Discussions were held with Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar, but only regarding Rajya Sabha elections.

VD Satheesan, the outgoing leader of opposition in the Kerala legislative assembly, gained support from Congress allies under the UDF, influencing his potential selection as Kerala Chief Minister.

KC Venugopal, a confidant of Rahul Gandhi and veteran of student politics, is reportedly a frontrunner in the race for Kerala's Chief Minister. Other senior leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and V D Satheesan are also contenders for the position.

The tragedy for Satheesan, if he doesn't get the post, would be that he helped create the victory that made Venugopal possible. The danger for Venugopal is that everyone in Kerala knows it.

AICC observers have consulted Kerala Congress MLAs regarding the Chief Minister post following a UDF victory, with VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and KC Venugopal emerging as top contenders.
Following the Congress-led UDF's historic victory in Kerala, discussions are underway regarding the next Chief Minister, with VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and KC Venugopal emerging as key contenders.
Former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief K Sudhakaran's vocal praise for party general secretary KC Venugopal, suggesting he lead the party in the state, has ignited a new controversy within the Congress party.

KC Venugopal has filed a motion against Minister Jitendra Singh, alleging that the minister lied regarding a 'no firing' remark.
VD Satheesan has been designated as the Chief Minister of Kerala, reportedly surpassing KC Venugopal in the race, and has subsequently addressed and denied any feud between them.
The Indian National Congress party announced VD Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, ending a 10-day period of suspense and internal deliberations. His selection, which involved overcoming other contenders, has drawn both support and criticism from political rivals.

KC Venugopal has emerged as a frontrunner in the race for Kerala's Chief Minister, garnering significant support. He is seen as a strong contender, potentially transitioning from his role in Delhi to lead the state.

Rahul Gandhi is reportedly advocating for KC Venugopal to become the Chief Minister of Kerala, leading to a political standoff. Sources indicate Gandhi met Venugopal privately to discuss the matter, placing him between Venugopal and Satheesan.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu are engaged in intense discussions regarding the formation of a government by actor Vijay's TVK party. The Congress party has offered conditional support, requiring no communal forces in the alliance, while AIADMK has ruled out backing TVK.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, achieving an absolute majority in Assam for the first time and making significant gains in West Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee's party retained power in West Bengal, the BJP's performance marked a notable shift in the political landscape of both states.

A meeting between Stalin and KC Venugopal addressed power-sharing demands, which are currently off the table, and the Congress party's push for a Rajya Sabha berth for Pawan Khera.

With an eye on upcoming elections, the Congress party is planning a significant organizational reshuffle, following a meeting between Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Organisation General Secretary KC Venugopal.

VD Satheesan has been selected as the chief minister-designate for Kerala, a decision made during Congress leadership talks in Delhi. During these discussions, a proposal for a split tenure for the Kerala CM post was reportedly rejected.

VD Satheesan was chosen for the top political position in Kerala after a meeting between Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, which extended for several hours.
The BJP is reportedly 'split' over KC Venugopal as the potential Kerala Chief Minister, while Rajeev Chandrasekhar has trolled the Congress party regarding the matter.

The Indian National Congress party is in the process of selecting the next Chief Minister of Kerala, with three senior leaders — V D Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and KC Venugopal — currently in the running and engaging in political discussions in Delhi.
Political observers are speculating on who will be the next Chief Minister of Kerala, with names like VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala being discussed.

The recent exit polls predict that the Congress-led UDF will win in the Assembly polls and the CPI(M)-headed LDF would come second.

The ruling DMK party has initiated seat-sharing negotiations with its allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with Congress leader KC Venugopal meeting Chief Minister MK Stalin.