VD Satheesan Takes Office as Kerala Chief Minister, UDF Regains Power After a Decade
VD Satheesan Sworn In As Kerala Chief Minister, UDF Returns To Power In State After 10 Years
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VD Satheesan was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala, leading the United Democratic Front (UDF) back to power after ten years. The UDF secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, winning 102 out of 140 seats. The new government aims to fulfill its electoral promises, including welfare initiatives for women and students.
- 01The UDF coalition, led by the Congress party, won 102 seats in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.
- 02VD Satheesan served as the Leader of the Opposition for five years prior to his appointment as Chief Minister.
- 03The new Cabinet includes prominent Congress leaders and members from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
- 04The swearing-in ceremony marked the first time in nearly sixty years that the entire Cabinet took oath simultaneously with the Chief Minister.
- 05Key electoral promises include free bus travel for women and increased welfare pensions.
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VD Satheesan was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala on May 18, 2026, marking the United Democratic Front's (UDF) return to power after ten years. The ceremony took place at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, with a full 21-member Cabinet sworn in simultaneously, a rare occurrence in Kerala's political history. The UDF coalition, led by the Congress party, won a decisive victory in the recent Assembly elections, securing 102 seats out of 140. Satheesan, who previously served as the Leader of the Opposition, is credited with revitalizing the Congress's grassroots presence in the state. The new government is expected to focus on implementing its electoral promises, which include free KSRTC bus travel for women and enhanced welfare pensions. Senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjuna Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, attended the swearing-in ceremony, reflecting the significance of this political shift in Kerala.
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The new UDF government is set to implement welfare initiatives that could significantly benefit women and students in Kerala.
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