Congress and NCP(SP) leaders have backed the CJP's Kochi protest against the SIR of electoral rolls, demanding accountability from the Election Commission. Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC criticised the demonstration, calling it political theatrics and seeking focus on jobs
Supporters of V D Satheesan staged demonstrations in Kochi demanding he be made Kerala’s next Chief Minister as Congress observers consulted MLAs on leadership selection. Satheesan, K C Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala are among the frontrunners for the post
