VD Satheesan Sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister

• V. D. Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala following the victory of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Assembly elections.
• The oath of office was administered by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at a grand swearing-in ceremony held in Thiruvananthapuram. Satheesan took oath in the name of God.

20-Member Cabinet Takes Oath

• Along with Satheesan, a 20-member Cabinet was also sworn in.
• The new ministry includes senior leaders from Congress and its alliance partners.
• Prominent ministers include:

1. Ramesh Chennithala
2. K. Muraleedharan
3. A. P. Anil Kumar
4. Sunny Joseph
5. P. K. Kunhalikutty
6. Shibu Baby John
7. Mons Joseph
8. Anoop Jacob
9. C. P. John

• The Cabinet includes 14 first-time ministers, including Chief Minister Satheesan himself, who entered government for the first time despite representing Paravur constituency since 2001.

• The Cabinet also includes two women ministers and two members from the Scheduled Caste community.

UDF Registers Massive Victory

• The Kerala Assembly elections for the 140-member House were held on April 9, 2026, and results were declared on May 4.
• The Congress-led UDF secured a decisive victory with 102 seats, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) won 35 seats and the BJP secured three seats.
• Thousands of UDF workers and supporters gathered in Thiruvananthapuram to celebrate the formation of the new government, cheering loudly as each minister took oath.