VD Satheesan was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala today in Thiruvananthapuram, alongside 20 ministers from the United Democratic Front (UDF). The ceremony was attended by prominent leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, marking a significant political shift after the UDF's victory in the 2026 assembly elections.

• 01The swearing-in ceremony took place at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram at 10 AM.
• 02The UDF coalition secured a historic victory in the 2026 Kerala assembly elections, winning 102 out of 140 seats.
• 03Key ministers in Satheesan's cabinet include Ramesh Chennithala, Sany Joseph, and K. Muraleedharan.
• 04The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will have five ministers in the new cabinet.
• 05Prominent attendees at the ceremony included opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan and BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

The new government led by VD Satheesan is expected to implement policies that align with the UDF's agenda, impacting governance and public services in Kerala.