Chief minister-designate VD Satheesan arrived at a Kerala airport on Friday to personally welcome leaders arriving for the new government's swearing-in ceremony.
The event marks a significant political transition as the United Democratic Front (UDF) returns to power after 10 years [2]. The reception served as a prelude to the formal establishment of the state administration.
Satheesan greeted various political leaders and dignitaries as they landed in the state. While reports on the specific location differ, some sources place the greeting at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and others at Kochi International Airport [1].
The welcoming gesture precedes the official oath-taking ceremony, where Satheesan will be sworn in as chief minister. He is expected to be joined by 20 other ministers who will take their oaths alongside him [1].
The arrival of high-profile opposition leaders and UDF allies highlights the coalition's focus on unity as they prepare to assume governance. The atmosphere at the airport was described as an electrifying reception featuring shawls and slogans.
This transition follows a period of intense political campaigning. The UDF's return to power signifies a shift in the state's leadership dynamics, a change that has been anticipated by supporters across the region.
“the UDF returns to power after 10 years”
The return of the UDF after a decade suggests a pivot in Kerala's political landscape. By personally welcoming dignitaries, Satheesan is signaling a collaborative approach to governance and consolidating support from coalition partners and national leaders before officially taking office.
