A brief, unguarded moment during a recent Kerala Congress meeting has reportedly revealed the chief ministerial preferences of several party MLAs. According to sources, the incident occurred when a photographer captured a candid shot of MLAs writing down their choices on slips of paper during a closed-door session.
The photograph, which circulated on social media, appears to show names like K. Sudhakaran and V.D. Satheesan, though the exact details remain unconfirmed. The Congress party in Kerala has been divided over leadership, with some factions backing Sudhakaran, the state party president, and others supporting Satheesan, the Leader of Opposition.
Political analysts note that such moments are rare but can indicate internal dynamics ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections. The party has officially denied any rift, but the image has sparked speculation about potential challenges to the current leadership structure.
