Desk Correspondent , Thiruvananthapuram - Posters targeting Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared Wednesday at the Wayanad district committee office and Vadra's Mukkam office, warning of repercussions if they back K.C. Venugopal for Chief Minister. Following the UDF's decisive win of 102 seats in the 140-member assembly, internal friction has intensified. While six of nine top leaders reportedly back Venugopal, one poster cautioned, "Wayanad will be next Amethi," while another labeled the potential appointment a "blunder" the state would not forgive.

The leadership dispute pits Venugopal, who holds majority support among elected MLAs, against V.D. Satheesan, the former Leader of the Opposition. Satheesan enjoys significant popularity among the party rank and file and crucial allies like the IUML. Despite the AICC's directive to quell public dissent, grassroots activists continue to demand Satheesan’s elevation, viewing Venugopal primarily as a central aide rather than a local choice. Ramesh Chennithala also remains a contender for the top post.

Authorities are investigating the source of the posters after CCTV captured a masked individual at 3:00 AM. While local Congress workers are searching for the culprit, some speculate external interference; a similar anti-Venugopal flex board in Thrissur was recently traced to a CPI(M) activist. The Congress high command now faces the delicate task of finalizing a cabinet while managing widespread protests and maintaining the stability of their newly regained mandate.