Kerala's New Cabinet Ministers to be Announced by May 17, 2026
Full list of Kerala Cabinet Ministers by May 17, says Satheesan
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Kerala's Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan will submit the full list of ministers to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar by May 17, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Key discussions are ongoing regarding cabinet positions, with speculation around Ramesh Chennithala potentially becoming Home Minister.
- 01The full Council of Ministers will be sworn in on May 18, 2026, at 10 a.m.
- 02Ramesh Chennithala is expected to join the Cabinet as Home Minister despite previous discontent over his CM aspirations.
- 03The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is seeking five ministerial berths, the same as in the previous UDF government.
- 04The Kerala Congress (Joseph) is reportedly demanding two seats in the new Cabinet.
- 05Discussions are ongoing among UDF partners to finalize ministerial allocations.
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As the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala prepares for its Cabinet formation, Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan announced that the complete list of ministers will be submitted to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar by the evening of May 17, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony is set for May 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Intense negotiations took place on May 16, with Satheesan consulting senior Congress leaders and UDF partners to finalize ministerial positions. Speculation suggests that Satheesan may retain the Finance portfolio. Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, who expressed dissatisfaction over not being chosen as Chief Minister, is likely to be appointed as Home Minister. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is vying for five ministerial positions, while the Kerala Congress (Joseph) is seeking two. Ongoing discussions aim to ensure consensus among all UDF partners before the final announcement.
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The formation of the new Cabinet will influence governance and policy decisions in Kerala, affecting various sectors including finance and law enforcement.
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