Reports say a “poster war” breaks out within the Kerala Congress following the UDF’s landslide victory. Multiple outlets describe incidents in Kottayam where posters that congratulate Congress leader K C Venugopal are allegedly defaced. The defacing is reported to involve black paint on at least some of the posters, which observers in the party interpret as a sign of internal friction. The developments are linked to the growing attention on the Kerala Chief Minister (CM) race after the coalition’s strong electoral performance. Both reports frame the issue as an escalation within Congress party ranks, suggesting disagreements about nominations and political positioning ahead of the CM selection process. While the reports focus on the visible poster defacement, neither provides detailed information on any arrests, formal complaints, or the identities of the people responsible. Overall, the coverage portrays a party environment marked by rising tensions in the immediate aftermath of the UDF’s win, with rival claims and uncertainty over leadership roles reflected in the on-the-ground messaging campaign.