On May 15, 2026, the United Democratic Front (UDF) leadership meeting is taking place at the Cantonment House in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to outline the next cabinet. Following a period of uncertainty due to delays in selecting a Chief Ministerial candidate, the UDF is eager to expedite the government formation process. Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan is expected to invite senior leader Ramesh Chennithala to join the cabinet, signaling a desire for unity within the party. The cabinet's composition will consider various community, caste, and age demographics, with regional representation being a key factor. The UDF may draw inspiration from the 2011 Oommen Chandy government, potentially allocating five cabinet posts to the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). The Congress party is likely to retain 11 cabinet posts, including the Speaker and Deputy Speaker roles. Additionally, the UDF may accommodate dissidents from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to encourage defections from the Left Democratic Front. Smaller parties within the UDF, such as the Kerala Congress (Joseph) and the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), are also negotiating their cabinet positions, with the RSP seeking posts in Fisheries and Tourism, which are also desired by the Congress.