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Satheesan also met senior Congress leader Chennithala amid reports that the latter was not unhappy with the party high command for not being named as the CM candidate in Kerala. Speaking with reporters after the meeting, Satheesan said Chennithala is his leader and he came to seek his blessings.

With Satheesan as the Kerala CM pick, the Congress leadership appears to have ultimately concluded that the former leader of opposition's elevation best reflected the political mood within the party

Satheesan has hardened his stance in the last few days, with sources close to him suggesting that he will accept nothing less than the CM post.