Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 -- The selection of VD Satheesan as the Legislative Party leader of Keralam Congress has sent a wave of jubilation across the state as years of on-ground hard work finally paved the way for the Congress leader to be elevated to the state's top post.

The celebrations started at the residence of VD Satheesan after Congress made the announcement in a press conference on Thursday. The celebrations were also held at the party office in Thiruvananthapuram, with workers raising slogans in support of the leader

With the announcement, Congress will proceed to form the government in the state, ending days of speculation as the top leaders tussled among themselves for the post. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal and...