VD Satheesan Takes Oath as Kerala Chief Minister with New Cabinet
Kerala CM VD Satheesan Oath-Taking LIVE: Swearing-In Ceremony At 10 AM In Thiruvananthapuram; Who’s In The New Cabinet?
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VD Satheesan has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, alongside a 20-member Council of Ministers. The ceremony took place at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, with key positions filled by senior Congress leaders and representatives from allied parties in the United Democratic Front (UDF).
- 01The swearing-in ceremony was held at 10 am at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
- 02VD Satheesan will also hold the finance portfolio in addition to his role as Chief Minister.
- 03Ramesh Chennithala, a senior Congress leader, has been assigned the Home department.
- 04The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has five representatives in the new cabinet.
- 05Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been appointed as the Speaker of the Kerala Assembly.
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VD Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala on Monday, leading a 20-member Council of Ministers during a ceremony at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The cabinet was finalized after discussions among allies in the United Democratic Front (UDF). Satheesan will also serve as the finance minister, while Ramesh Chennithala has been appointed to oversee the Home department. The cabinet includes several prominent Congress leaders such as K. Muraleedharan and Sunny Joseph, along with representatives from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), which has five members in the new government. Additionally, the cabinet features leaders from UDF alliance partners, including CP John from the Communist Marxist Party (CMP) and Shibu Baby John from the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP). The assembly leadership roles were also filled, with Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan becoming the Speaker and Shanimol Usman serving as Deputy Speaker. This new cabinet reflects a collaborative effort among the UDF allies to govern Kerala effectively.
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The new cabinet's composition may influence governance and policy decisions in Kerala, affecting various sectors including finance and home affairs.
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