VD Satheesan Takes Office as Chief Minister of Keralam, Meets Congress Leaders
VD Satheesan sworn in as Keralam CM, meets Congress top brass in Delhi
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VD Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Keralam, marking the return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) to power after a decade. His first visit to Delhi included meetings with top Congress leaders, and he formed a 20-member Cabinet within 24 hours, emphasizing social and regional representation.
- 01VD Satheesan's swearing-in ceremony was attended by prominent Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
- 02The UDF's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections ended the Left Democratic Front's 10-year rule in Keralam.
- 03Satheesan completed the government formation in under 24 hours, the fastest in Kerala's history.
- 04His Cabinet includes representation from the Scheduled Castes and women, ensuring demographic balance.
- 05Satheesan secured 78,658 votes in the Paravur constituency, defeating his opponent by 20,600 votes.
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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.
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The new government formation aims to address local issues and improve representation for various communities in Keralam.
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