Tricolours, cheers and chaos mark a charged swearing-in ceremony in the capital
The swearing-in ceremony for the United Democratic Front (UDF) government led by V.D. Satheesan drew a massive crowd in the capital. Supporters from across Kerala gathered to celebrate what many viewed as a historic return to power after a decade in opposition. Despite the excitement, the event faced challenges with crowd management and infrastructure strain in the city.
- ▪The UDF government was sworn in at the Central Stadium, marking its return to power after ten years.
- ▪Thousands of supporters traveled from various districts, with some sleeping on pavements to attend the ceremony.
- ▪Crowd management proved difficult as police struggled to contain the large turnout, leading to chaos in the city.
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The sun had barely risen over the State capital when the roads leading to the Central Stadium began to fill with streams of people clad in white and tricolour scarves.By 6 a.m., long before the formal programme commenced, the pavements around the venue had transformed into a sea of anticipation. Party workers, families and loyalists arrived from nearly every corner of Kerala to witness what many among them called a “historic return”.Four hours later, beneath a giant pandal erected at the stadium, the United Democratic Front (UDF) government led by V.D.
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