Tharoor’s CM Ambitions Spark UDF Rift: Muraleedharan Sounds Warning

Kerala’s political landscape is heating up. Senior Congress leader K. Muraleedharan has publicly questioned Shashi Tharoor’s chief ministerial aspirations, casting doubt on his commitment to the United Democratic Front (UDF).

This sharp rebuke follows Tharoor’s release of a survey suggesting him as the preferred choice for Chief Minister. Muraleedharan dismissed the survey’s relevance.

He stressed the UDF’s primary goal: securing victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The party’s focus, he asserted, remains on selecting a CM candidate from within the existing UDF fold.

The open disagreement highlights simmering tensions within the Congress, potentially impacting the UDF’s election strategy. The upcoming polls will be crucial in determining the future leadership of Kerala. This internal conflict could significantly influence the UDF’s electoral prospects.