Siddique backs Satheesan as Kerala CM, warns against internal party power plays
Siddique backs Satheesan as Kerala CM, warns against internal party power plays
Siddique endorses V. D. Satheesan for Kerala CM, urging the UDF to prioritise public sentiment over internal rivalries after the election landslide.
Actor Siddique has publicly backed V. D. Satheesan as Kerala’s next Chief Minister, delivering his position in a Facebook post that follows the Congress-led UDF’s electoral victory. He said he was delighted by the win but warned that internal tussles over the CM post could undermine the party’s momentum. Siddique praised Satheesan’s leadership, noting that he had confidently predicted a strong UDF performance and refused to bow to pressure from community leaders. According to Siddique, the public’s expectation that Satheesan should lead the government should not be derailed by power struggles or factional politics within the party. He asserted that no one else should be elevated to the post, not even Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and he urged the party leadership to consider both the views of leaders and the sentiments of ordinary voters, warning that backlash could be severe if due process is ignored.
Beyond Siddique’s endorsement, analysts and party voices have highlighted the delicate balance required to form a stable government. One report notes a possible cabinet composition debate within the UDF, with discussions on ministerial berths and district representation. There is also emphasis on ensuring fair representation from North Kerala districts in any future cabinet, reflecting the regional spread of the party’s MLA-designates. The overarching takeaway is that Satheesan’s leadership would be tested not just by electoral promises but by the ability to unite the party and deliver a cohesive governance plan that reflects broad public support.
