VD Satheesan takes oath as new Kerala chief minister
VD Satheesan has been sworn in as the new chief minister of Kerala, leading a Congress-led government. This leadership change follows the Congress' return to power after two terms of the Left Democratic Front. The new cabinet includes a mix of experienced and first-time ministers, with significant representation from coalition partners.
- ▪VD Satheesan took oath as the chief minister of Kerala after a brief post-election delay.
- ▪The new cabinet consists of 20 members, including 11 from the Congress and several from coalition partners.
- ▪The Congress is now in government across three southern states, including Karnataka and Telangana.
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VD Satheesan takes oath as new Kerala chief ministerThe leader formally takes charge of a new Congress-led government that comes into office after a brief post-election delay.Updated on: May 18, 2026 10:19 AM ISTBy Anita GoswamiShare viaCopy link VD Satheesan has been sworn in as the chief minister of Kerala. The leader formally takes charge of a new Congress-led government that comes into office after a brief post-election delay. Alongside him, a 20-member council of ministers also took oath at a ceremony administered by Governor RV Arlekar.VD Satheesan is the new Kerala CM.
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