VD Satheesan: A Veteran Leader Ready for 2026 Kerala Elections
All Bout VD Satheesan: Five Time Paravur MLA Leading Kerala Opposition
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VD Satheesan, the leader of the Opposition in Kerala, is set to contest the 2026 elections from Paravur, a seat he has held for 25 years. A veteran of the Indian National Congress, he aims to revive the party's fortunes in a state where it has been out of power for a decade.
- 01VD Satheesan has represented Paravur in the Kerala Assembly for 25 years.
- 02He aims to restore the Indian National Congress's influence in Kerala.
- 03Satheesan has a background in law and social work.
- 04He initiated a significant drinking water project benefiting over 250,000 people.
- 05The Kerala Assembly elections are scheduled for April 9, with results on May 4.
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VD Satheesan, born on May 31, 1964, in Nettoor, Ernakulam district, Kerala, is a seasoned politician and the current leader of the Opposition in the state. He has represented the Paravur constituency in the Kerala Assembly since 2001, winning five consecutive elections. Satheesan, who holds a master's degree in Social Work and a law degree, began his political career in student politics and has served in various capacities within the Indian National Congress, including as Vice President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). He replaced Ramesh Chennithala as Leader of the Opposition in May 2021. Notably, he spearheaded a drinking water project in Paravur that benefited over 250,000 residents. With the Kerala Assembly elections set for April 9, 2026, Satheesan is focused on reviving the Congress party's fortunes in a state where it has been out of power for the last decade.
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VD Satheesan's leadership and initiatives could significantly influence local governance and infrastructure development in Paravur.
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