India, May 13 -- As many await the Congress-led UDF's decision on Kerala's next Chief Minister, state Congress chief Sunny Joseph on Wednesday suggested that the announcement could finally come later in the day, saying discussions within the party had been completed and the final word would come from Delhi.

Joseph said the final announcement awaited clearance from the Congress high command, adding that Sonia Gandhi's hospital visit may have caused a slight delay in the decision-making process.

"We expect the Chief Minister's name to be announced today. It is understood that all discussions have been completed. We are waiting for the announcement today. Sonia Gandhi was in the hospital, so there could be a slight delay because of that. T...