Full list of Kerala Cabinet Ministers by May 17, says Satheesan
The Chief Minister-designate of Kerala, V.D. Satheesan, announced that the full list of Cabinet Ministers will be submitted to the Governor by May 17, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony for the new Council of Ministers is scheduled for May 18, 2026. Discussions are ongoing among UDF partners regarding portfolio allocations and potential ministerial candidates.
- ▪V.D. Satheesan is finalizing the Cabinet formation for the new UDF government in Kerala.
- ▪The full Council of Ministers will take the oath of office on May 18, 2026.
- ▪Speculation surrounds the allocation of key portfolios, including Finance and Home Minister.
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Amid intense speculation over Cabinet formation and portfolio allocation in Kerala’s new United Democratic Front (UDF) government, Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan indicated on Saturday (May 16, 2026) that the full list of Ministers will be handed over to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar by Sunday (May 17, 2026) evening.Mr. Satheesan, who was busy holding talks with senior Congress leaders and other UDF partners on Saturday (May 16, 2026), said the full Council of Ministers would take the oath of office at 10 a.m. on Monday (May 18, 2026) at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala Assembly polls | V. D.
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