VD Satheesan (Congress) was sworn in as the chief minister of Kerala on Monday during a ceremony at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
The transition marks a significant political shift in the state, as the United Democratic Front (UDF) victory ends 10 years [3] of rule by the Left.
Governor RV Arlekar [2] administered the oath of office to Satheesan and his newly appointed cabinet. The incoming administration consists of 20 members [1] who took their oaths alongside the chief minister during the event.
Following the ceremony, Satheesan chaired his first cabinet meeting to begin the formation of the new government. The event at the Central Stadium served as the official launch of the UDF administration after the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.
Satheesan's ascent to the chief ministership follows his lead in Paravur during the electoral process. The new government now assumes control of the state's executive functions, replacing the previous administration that had held power for a decade [3].
“VD Satheesan was sworn in as the chief minister of Kerala on Monday.”
The swearing-in of VD Satheesan represents a pivotal change in Kerala's governance, shifting the state from a decade of Left-wing leadership to a UDF-led administration. This transition suggests a mandate for policy changes and a different approach to state administration following the 2026 Assembly elections.
