On May 18, 2026, Kerala's Congress-led Cabinet was sworn in, marking the first full Cabinet in six decades. The Cabinet includes 21 ministers, with eight from the Malabar region, notably excluding representatives from Kozhikode and Kasaragod. Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan announced the appointments, which feature Congress members such as Sunny Joseph (Peravur, Kannur) and A.P. Anil Kumar (Wandoor, Malappuram), alongside Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) ministers like P.K. Kunhalikuty and K.M. Shaji. The IUML's state president indicated that Parakkal Abdulla, elected from Kuttiyadi in Kozhikode, will be appointed after two-and-a-half years, raising questions about who will vacate their position for him. The lack of Congress nominees from Kozhikode is notable, especially considering the party's recent electoral gains in the district, where it secured wins in multiple constituencies. The absence of representation from Kozhikode could become a contentious issue in the political landscape moving forward.