Congress leader VD Satheesan takes oath as Kerala CM; makes important decisions
VD Satheesan has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, marking a shift in power from the Left Front to the Congress-led United Democratic Front. His cabinet has already approved several welfare measures aimed at benefiting women and senior citizens. The new government plans to implement these initiatives in phases, with a focus on creating a dedicated department for the elderly.
- ▪VD Satheesan took oath as the 13th chief minister of Kerala at a ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram.
- ▪The new cabinet includes 20 members, with significant representation from the Congress party and its allies.
- ▪Key welfare measures approved include free bus rides for women and a ₹3,000 increase in honorariums for Accredited Social Health Activists.
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Congress leader VD Satheesan takes oath as Kerala CM; makes important decisionsSenior Congress leader VD Satheesan took oath as the 13th chief minister of Kerala, made key decisions for the welfare of women and senior citizens. Published on: May 19, 2026 11:05 AM ISTBy Vishnu VarmaShare viaCopy link Senior Congress leader VD Satheesan took oath as the 13th chief minister of Kerala at a packed Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, marking the return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (LDF) rule in the southern state after a decade of Left Front regime.Kerala chief minister VD Satheesan with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and council of ministers after the swearing-in ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, 18.05.2026.
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