Thiruvananthapuram: While the Congress leadership in Delhi remains locked in closed-door deliberations, the people of Kerala have taken the decision-making process into their own hands—at least in the digital realm. The week-long suspense over the state’s next Chief Minister has transformed from a political negotiation into a full-blown “internet festival”.
The Frontrunners and the Digital Verdict
The race involves three heavyweights: K.C. Venugopal, V.D. Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala. However, the prolonged silence from the high command has triggered an unprecedented wave of online sarcasm and crowdsourced polls. On the website “thenextcm.com,” over 3 lakh votes were cast, with V.D. Satheesan leading by a wide margin.
Meme Warfare
The “meme industry” has flourished during this period of uncertainty:
The Gym Ad: A widely shared troll depicted the three leaders in a gym setting. Satheesan was shown with a sharply defined six-pack, while others had potbellies, carrying the tagline: “You can always tell who actually did the hard work”.
The “Summons”: One joke suggested that voters would soon receive a “summons” from Delhi just to help the high command make a choice.
Venugopal Under Fire: K.C. Venugopal’s social media pages have become a “battlefield.” Many users have bluntly urged him to “stay away from Kerala politics”.
Even unrelated posts by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, including those regarding the NEET paper leak, have been flooded with comments demanding Satheesan’s appointment. While the official announcement is awaited, the internet’s verdict is loud, clear, and incredibly creative.
