New Kerala Cabinet Announced with Key Congress Ministers and IUML Representation
Chennithala, Muraleedharan among Congress ministers in Kerala cabinet, IUML to get 5 posts
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Kerala's chief minister-designate VD Satheesan has revealed the names of cabinet ministers, including Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will also have five ministers in the new cabinet, as confirmed by party chief Panakkad Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal.
- 01VD Satheesan will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Kerala alongside his cabinet ministers.
- 02Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan are among the prominent Congress leaders in the new cabinet.
- 03Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been appointed as the speaker of the assembly.
- 04Shanymol Usman will serve as the deputy speaker.
- 05The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will have five ministerial positions in the cabinet.
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Kerala's chief minister-designate, VD Satheesan, announced the cabinet ministers who will take the oath during the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Monday. The cabinet includes notable Congress leaders such as Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan. Additionally, Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan is set to serve as the assembly speaker, while Shanymol Usman will take the role of deputy speaker. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), an important ally of the Congress, will also participate in the new government with five ministers, as stated by party chief Panakkad Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal.
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The formation of the new cabinet is expected to influence governance and policy decisions in Kerala.
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