V.D. Satheesan, the Chief Minister-designate of Kerala, announced the formation of a 20-member Council of Ministers for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government on May 17, 2026, just a day before the swearing-in ceremony. The Cabinet will include 11 Ministers from the Congress party, among them notable figures such as Ramesh Chennithala and Sunny Joseph. Additionally, five Ministers from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will join the Cabinet, with plans for a future replacement to ensure representation from Kozhikode district. Other coalition partners will also have representation, including the Kerala Congress and the Revolutionary Socialist Party. Satheesan emphasized the Cabinet's inclusivity, highlighting that it comprises two women and two Ministers from Scheduled Caste communities. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 18, 2026, at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, with several prominent political figures expected to attend. Satheesan described his government as committed to creating a “Puthuyuga Keralam,” reflecting a vision for a new era in Kerala's governance.