The name of VD Satheesan has been announced by the Congress high command as the next Chief Minister of Kerala. He has also staked claim to form the government by meeting Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday (May 14, 2026) at 7:30 pm. The Congress high command had approved Satheeshan’s name after much consideration and feedback.

According to sources, the important thing is that the future Chief Minister of Kerala VD Satheesan can take oath at 10 am on Monday (May 18, 2026). After meeting the Governor, Satheesan also held a meeting with the alliance MLAs.

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10 days after the results of Keralam Assembly Elections 2026 were revealed on May 4, the national leadership of Congress has put an end to the ongoing speculation by confirming the name of VD Satheesan as the new Chief Minister. At the same time, now a serious discussion has started within the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) regarding the composition of the new cabinet of the Kerala government.

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How many ministers will take oath along with the Chief Minister??

According to sources, all 20 ministers can take oath together along with Chief Minister VD Satheesan. However, all efforts are being made to ensure this. This is being done so that all possibilities of expansion of the cabinet in a phased manner are eliminated.

Actually, it has been an old tradition in Kerala that the leaders of the coalition partners take oath along with the Chief Minister during the swearing-in ceremony. However, after the delay in the selection of the candidate for the post of Chief Minister of the state, the Congress leadership is now trying to avoid any apprehension. Meanwhile, the UDF alliance wants to give a clear message that all speculations are now over. The alliance is completely united and ready to form the government.

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