Kerala Cabinet: Congress leadership in talks with UDF allies to seal allocation of ministerial berths
The Congress leadership in Kerala is negotiating with United Democratic Front (UDF) allies to finalize the allocation of ministerial positions ahead of the new government formation. Key discussions are ongoing regarding the sharing of power and the inclusion of various party representatives in the Cabinet. The deadline for submitting the list of ministers to the Governor is approaching, with various factions within the UDF making their demands known.
- ▪Congress is in talks with UDF allies to finalize ministerial allocations before the government formation.
- ▪The deadline for submitting the list of ministers to the Governor is set for 2 p.m. on May 18, 2026.
- ▪The Indian Union Muslim League is expected to receive five Cabinet berths, with discussions ongoing about their preferred portfolios.
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Ahead of the new government formation in Kerala, the Congress leadership on Sunday (May 17, 2026) continued its negotiations with United Democratic Front (UDF) allies over Cabinet-related decisions and the sharing of ministerial portfolios.Amidst whispers in the corridors of power taking and talks with single-MLA allies, all eyes are on how the Congress would ultimately divide power before the swearing-in ceremony on Monday (May 18, 2026).Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE updates - May 17, 2026While Congress insiders said a “clear picture” would emerge before 1 p.m., the leadership is understood to have requested allies to make compromises and strike a middle ground. This comes ahead of the 2 p.m. deadline for Chief Minister-designate V.D.
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