Congress appears locked in last-minute consultations on government formation
The Congress-led United Democratic Front is engaged in last-minute discussions to finalize the Cabinet ahead of the swearing-in on May 18, 2026. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala is pushing for the inclusion of his loyalists, while Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan advocates for younger legislators and women in the Cabinet. The final list of ministers must be submitted to the Kerala Governor by 2 p.m. on the same day.
- ▪The UDF leadership is in consultations to finalize the Cabinet before the swearing-in ceremony.
- ▪Ramesh Chennithala is insisting on including his loyalists in the Cabinet.
- ▪V.D. Satheesan is advocating for the inclusion of women and younger legislators in the government.
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Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) leadership appeared locked in hectic last-minute consultations among all party factions and key allies to finalise the contours of the Cabinet ahead of the government’s swearing-in on Monday (May 18, 2026). The politics of factions appeared to play spoilsport, at least transiently, with senior leader Ramesh Chennithala, who was reportedly offered the Home portfolio, purportedly insisting that the Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan, also accommodate his loyalists, Anwar Sadat and T J Vinod, in the cabinet. The rise of Satheesan: What it means for the Congress, Muslim League and Kerala politicsAccording to Mr.
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