Congrats to Satheesan, thanks to Venugopal: Rahul Gandhi's fine balance after Kerala CM's oath
Rahul Gandhi congratulated VD Satheesan on his swearing-in as Kerala's new chief minister, while also expressing gratitude to KC Venugopal for his leadership during the campaign. The Congress-led United Democratic Front achieved a significant victory in the recent elections, winning 102 out of 140 assembly seats. Despite internal tensions during the selection process, the party has formed a cabinet that reflects a coalition of various groups.
- ▪VD Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala's 13th chief minister after the Congress-led UDF won the recent elections.
- ▪Rahul Gandhi publicly congratulated Satheesan and thanked KC Venugopal for his role in the campaign.
- ▪The Congress party faced internal dissent during the selection process for the chief minister's post.
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Congrats to Satheesan, thanks to Venugopal: Rahul Gandhi's fine balance after Kerala CM's oathKC Venugopal, Cong general secretary (organisation), was a frontrunner when CM race started with three contenders, other two being Satheesan and Chennithala.Updated on: May 18, 2026 4:11 PM ISTBy Aarish ChhabraShare viaCopy link Soon after VD Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala's 13th chief minister, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted a message on X that ran to about six sentences, and mentioned two people by name.Kerala's new CM VD Satheesan (right) with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during the swearing-in of the Congress-led UDF government in Thiruvananthapuram.
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