VD Satheesan took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Keralam on Monday at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram [1].
The victory marks the return of the United Democratic Front (UDF) to power after a decade. This shift in leadership follows a decisive electoral outcome that ends 10 years of opposition to the front's governance in the state [2, 3].
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by thousands of people who gathered at the stadium to witness the transition [1]. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath to Satheesan and a 20-member cabinet [2].
Following the ceremony, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hugged Satheesan in a gesture of celebration for the party's success [1]. The UDF secured its mandate by winning 102 seats in the 2026 Kerala Assembly election [2].
This majority allowed the coalition to form the state government and install Satheesan as the head of the administration [2]. The event served as a major victory rally for the Congress-led alliance, signaling a new chapter for the region's political landscape [1, 3].
“The United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power after ten years.”
The return of the UDF after a 10-year hiatus indicates a significant shift in voter sentiment within Keralam. By securing 102 seats, the coalition has established a stable majority that allows the new administration to implement its legislative agenda without the immediate instability of a thin margin.
