Rahul Gandhi and Other Leaders to Attend Kerala Cabinet Swearing-In but Will Not Share Stage
Why Rahul Gandhi May Not Share The Stage With Satheesan At Kerala Cabinet Swearing-In
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The swearing-in ceremony for the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala will take place at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Due to strict protocols, only the Governor, Chief Minister-designate VD Satheesan, and the ministers will be on stage, while other leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, will remain in the audience.
- 01The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Monday at 10 am at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
- 02The venue capacity has been expanded from 12,000 to nearly 50,000 to accommodate expected crowds.
- 03Large LED screens will be installed to broadcast the ceremony live to the public.
- 04Traffic restrictions will be imposed in Thiruvananthapuram on the day of the ceremony.
- 05The UDF secured 102 out of 140 seats in the recent Kerala Assembly elections.
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The swearing-in ceremony for the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala will be held on Monday at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Strict protocols set by Lok Bhavan will limit the stage presence to only the Governor, Chief Minister-designate VD Satheesan, and the ministers taking oath. Notable attendees like Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will not share the stage but will be seated in the audience. Preparations for the event are nearly complete, with the venue's capacity increased from 12,000 to 50,000 to accommodate the expected large crowd following the UDF's significant electoral victory, where they won 102 of the 140 seats in the Kerala Assembly elections. To enhance public viewing, large LED screens will be set up throughout the venue. Additionally, traffic restrictions will be implemented in parts of Thiruvananthapuram to manage the anticipated influx of attendees. The ceremony is set to begin at 10 am.
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The event's large turnout and traffic restrictions will affect local residents and commuters in Thiruvananthapuram.
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