After Congress announced the name of V.D. Satheesan for the post of Chief Minister of Kerala, party leaders and newly elected MLAs congratulated him on Thursday. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President Sunny Joseph shared a photo of Satheesan on Facebook and wrote, “Many congratulations to VD Satheesan, the 24th Chief Minister of Kerala.”

MP Shafi Parambil also congratulated Satheesan on being elected the Chief Minister of Kerala. KPCC Working President Parambil, in a Facebook post, described Satheesan as the leader of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government and wished him all the best. Congress leader and MLA V T Balram also congratulated Satheesan and said that this announcement reflects the will of the people.

Balram wrote on Facebook that this was an announcement Kerala was waiting for. He described it as a formal confirmation of the sentiments of the people who had already accepted him as their leader. Balram said, “A true democratic party takes decisions only after respecting the public interest and cannot ignore the existing public sentiments.”

He said that Satheesan is taking charge amid an unprecedented public support, which is rarely seen for a political leader. Balram said Satheesan’s elevation should be seen not just as the chief minister of the Congress or the UDF, but as the chief minister of the people of Kerala. He concluded his post by saying, “We can do this, because this is Kerala.”

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UDF victory attributed to hard work of workers

Expelled Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil also congratulated Satheesan. In his Facebook post, he said that UDF’s victory is the result of years of political struggle and sacrifice of party workers. According to him, the efforts of the workers have now resulted in a people-friendly government and the high command has handed over the responsibility of its leadership to Satheesan. Congratulating Satheesan, he expressed confidence that the new government will work to fulfill the aspirations of the people. Chandy Oommen, re-elected MLA from Puthupalli and son of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, also shared Satheesan’s picture and wished him well.

IUML welcomed Satheesan’s name

Newly elected MLA from Muvattupuzha Mathew Kuzhalandan said that Kerala will see a new face and new style of governance. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second largest constituent of the UDF, welcomed the Congress’ decision to declare Satheesan as the Chief Minister of Kerala. Speaking to reporters, IUML state president Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal congratulated Satheesan and said that the party fully supports the decision of the Congress high command. He said, “The decision has come. Along with the people of Kerala, we also support it. Satishan will be able to provide good governance.

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