VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister; Chennithala, Kunhalikutty join Cabinet
The Congress-led UDF formed government in Kerala after a decade, with V.D. Satheesan leading a new Cabinet that blends veterans with several first-time ministers.
The Congress-led UDF formed government in Kerala after a decade, with V.D. Satheesan leading a new Cabinet that blends veterans with several first-time ministers.
The Congress-led UDF is set to form government in Kerala with V.D. Satheesan taking oath alongside a full Cabinet after the alliance’s sweeping election victory.
Shashi Tharoor’s absence from V.D. Satheesan’s swearing-in has triggered fresh political discussion after his cryptic “future in Kerala” remark on social media.
Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan outlined his government’s stance on secularism, NEET and fuel prices while Congress works to contain signs of unease within party ranks.
The CPI’s demand for a bigger Opposition role after the LDF’s defeat has exposed deeper tensions with the CPI(M) over leadership and political space in Kerala.
Addressing a press conference held in Malappuram as part of the Puthu Yuga Yatra, Satheesan said stories of the looting in the conduct of the Global Ayyappa Sangam, which was held for political gain, claiming to bring about changes in Sabarimala, promising to turn it into a major pilgrimage center, are now coming out.
Divakaran’s remarks come days after his controversial comments about Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s food preferences, once again putting the ruling front in an uncomfortable spot.
Speaking to mediapersons in Kalpetta, Wayanad, Satheesan claimed that many Left fellow travellers were now inclined to join the United Democratic Front (UDF), asserting that there was a strong public desire for a change in government in Kerala.
CPM General Secretary M A Baby on Friday said the party’s stand is that Achuthanandan’s family should not accept the award and that the family would take a decision in accordance with the party line.
“If we approach the people by openly exposing the corruption and appeasement of both the fronts, it is certain that they will accept the BJP with open hands,” said Nitin Nabin, who arrived in the state on his first visit after taking over as BJP national president.
