VD Satheesan, 20 minister to take oath as Kerala gets new CM, cabinet today
VD Satheesan is set to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, leading a cabinet of 20 ministers. This marks the return of the United Democratic Front (UDF) to power after a decade, following a significant victory in the recent assembly elections. The cabinet includes members from the Congress party and its ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
- ▪VD Satheesan will be sworn in as Kerala's new Chief Minister along with 20 ministers.
- ▪The UDF coalition won 102 out of 140 seats in the recent assembly elections, defeating the Left Democratic Front (LDF).
- ▪The cabinet formation involved extensive discussions to ensure social and regional balance among the coalition partners.
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VD Satheesan, 20 minister to take oath as Kerala gets new CM, cabinet todayKerala's UDF government, led by CM-designate VD Satheesan, will be sworn in with 20 ministers, marking a return to power after a decade.Published on: May 18, 2026 4:55 AM ISTBy Vishnu Varma, ThiruvananthapuramShare viaCopy link Kerala chief minister-designate VD Satheesan along with 20 ministers, including 11 from the Congress and five from its ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), will be sworn-in as part of the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government in an elaborate ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, marking the return of the coalition to power in the southern state after a decade.VD Satheesan also denied speculations that senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala and KC Venugopal lobbied for cabinet…
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