Thiruvananthapuram, May 16 -- Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Saturday asserted that he is a "true Congressman" and would do "exactly" as his party dictates.

His remarks come amid speculations of internal discord in Kerala Congress.

Speaking to reporters here, he said, "I am always a Congressman. I am someone who does exactly what Congress says. I am always a true Congressman."

This comes at a crucial juncture for the Congress-led UDF, which recently ended the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) decade-long rule in Keralam. The alliance secured a decisive mandate in the 140-member state Assembly, winning 102 seats.

The speculations of internal discord within the Kerala Congress emerged after Satheesan was officially named as CM...