Kottayam (Kerala) | Senior Congress leader P J Kurien on Wednesday asserted that the UDF would return to power in Kerala after the April 9 Assembly polls and former minister Ramesh Chennithala would become the Chief Minister.

The former Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Kurien made the statement in the presence of Chennithala during a UDF convention in Thiruvalla here.

He expressed confidence that the front would win the elections and Chennithala would lead the government.

"We will win on April 9. Ramesh, who is sitting here now, will be the Chief Minister. I have no doubt... But, Ramesh maintains that the party will take the final call on it," Kurien said.

The statement assumes significance as senior leaders, including Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan and KPCC president Sunny Joseph had already clarified that the CM would be decided by the party high command if the UDF returns to power.