Protesters carried placards of the Chief Minister and raised slogans criticising his recent participation in a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence.
After the formal announcement, the Congress Legislature Party passed a resolution to unanimously elect CM-designate Satheesan as its leader in the Assembly.
With growing signs of infighting within the state unit of the party, Congress central leadership today held a marathon meeting with state leaders to discuss the issue.
A latest survey by Poll Mantra has suggested intense competition for the CM's post with several names, including Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal and VD Satheeshan emerging as the front runners.
