Kerala politics LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute consultations on govt. formation
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is finalizing its Cabinet ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 18, 2026. Key discussions are focused on the inclusion of women and younger legislators in the new government. The UDF is poised to take power in Kerala after a decade, with plans for the Congress to hold 11 portfolios.
- ▪The deadline for submitting the final list of ministers to the Kerala Governor is at 2 p.m. on May 18, 2026.
- ▪Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan is advocating for the inclusion of women in the Cabinet.
- ▪The UDF is preparing to form the next government in Kerala after a decade in opposition.
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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 deadline for submitting the final list of ministers to Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar expires at 2 p.m.if(isDeviceEnabled("large") && isNonSubcribedUser()) {googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767864836428-0'); }); }if(isDeviceEnabled("small") && isNonSubcribedUser()) {googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767867242462-0'); }); }Also read | V.D. Satheesan: The ‘Nehruvian’ revivalist According to V.D.
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