VD Satheesan was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala on Monday at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram [1, 2].
The transition marks a significant political shift in the state, as the United Democratic Front (UDF) returns to power after a decade of Left Front rule [2, 5].
The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. [1, 2]. Satheesan assumed office following a decisive mandate for the UDF in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections [3, 4, 5]. This victory effectively ended the 10-year tenure of the previous administration [2, 5].
Alongside the new Chief Minister, a 20-member cabinet was sworn in to lead the state government [1, 3, 4]. The appointment of these ministers follows the finalization of the UDF's leadership list for the new term [3].
The swearing-in event at the Central Stadium served as the formal commencement of the UDF government's mandate [1, 5]. The administration now takes over the governance of Kerala with a full cabinet ready to implement its legislative agenda [3, 4].
“VD Satheesan was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala”
The return of the UDF to power after 10 years signifies a major electoral realignment in Kerala. By replacing the Left Front, the new administration under VD Satheesan has a mandate to pivot the state's policy direction, potentially altering the approach to social and economic governance that defined the previous decade.
