VD Satheesan was officially sworn in as the Chief Minister of Keralam, leading the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) back to power after a decade-long absence. This significant political shift followed the UDF's decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, which ended the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) decade-long governance. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by high-profile Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, highlighted the national importance of this political change. Satheesan formed a 20-member Cabinet in a record time of under 24 hours, focusing on social and regional representation. He emphasized the inclusion of women and members from the Scheduled Castes in his Cabinet. Satheesan, who has represented the Paravur constituency for 25 years, secured his sixth consecutive term by winning 78,658 votes, defeating his opponent by a margin of 20,600 votes. This swift formation of government and the diverse representation within the Cabinet reflect Satheesan's commitment to addressing the needs of various demographics in Keralam.