V.D. Satheesan Takes Office as Chief Minister of Kerala
V.D. Satheesan sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala
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V.D. Satheesan, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala on May 18, 2026, following a significant victory in the state assembly elections. The Congress-led United Democratic Front secured 102 out of 140 seats, marking a decisive win over the Left Democratic Front.
- 01The swearing-in ceremony took place at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, attended by numerous dignitaries and supporters.
- 02V.D. Satheesan, who served as the Opposition Leader from 2021 to 2026, is the 13th person to hold the Chief Minister position in Kerala.
- 03The new Cabinet consists of 20 Ministers, including 12 from the Congress party and representatives from other parties such as the Indian Union Muslim League and the Revolutionary Socialist Party.
- 04For the first time in 60 years, a complete Cabinet was sworn in at once, featuring two women and two ministers from scheduled caste communities.
- 05The portfolios for the Chief Minister and Ministers are expected to be announced later on the same day.
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V.D. Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala on May 18, 2026, during a ceremony at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The event was presided over by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and attended by prominent leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) achieved a significant victory in the April 9 Assembly elections, winning 102 out of 140 seats against the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front. Satheesan, who was previously the Opposition Leader, is the 13th Chief Minister of the state. The new Cabinet includes 20 Ministers, with 12 from the Congress party, and is notable for being the first complete Cabinet sworn in at once in 60 years. It features two women and two ministers from scheduled caste communities. The portfolios for the Chief Minister and the Ministers are anticipated to be made public later in the day. The ceremony concluded with the singing of the National Anthem, celebrating the new administration's commitment to building a “Puthuyuga Keralam.”
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The new government is expected to implement policies aimed at progressive development and social welfare in Kerala, impacting various sectors including education and healthcare.
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