Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister V D Satheesan, urging immediate steps to bring back the mortal remains of Arjun, a Keralite worker who died in an explosion at an industrial facility in Qatar. Arjun, a native of Kozhikode district, was working at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City when the incident occurre

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24, 2026: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has reached out to the governments of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, seeking enhanced cooperation to combat the growing threat of interstate drug trafficking. The initiative is part of Kerala's intensified anti-drug campaign, Operation Toofan, which aims to curb narcotics abuse and dismantle organized trafficking networks operating across state borders. According to an official release from the Chief Minis

LDF protests inside Kerala Assembly The opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) created a ruckus in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after the Speaker denied permission for an adjournment motion related to the government’s decision to reduce tax on low-alcohol-content beverages. The protest escalated into slogans and a walkout after opposition members expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling. According to proceedings, LDF MLAs entered the wel

Kerala’s UDF government, led by CM VD Satheesan, announces three-day menstrual leave for schoolgirls and several women and child-friendly initiatives. The policy includes daycare facilities, equal pay measures, and the orphan-free Kerala initiative. Kerala’s new UDF government, led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan, has announced a series of women and child-friendly initiatives in its first policy address to the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. The Governor, Raje

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan’s maiden visit to Delhi took place on May 23, 2026. He arrived late the previous night and held meetings with senior Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, and K C Venugopal.​   Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan arrived in New Delhi for his maiden official trip since assuming office, marking an important step in consolidating his role and engaging with central Congres

Satheesan Uses Full Name Amid Debate Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan made headlines once again when he took oath as an MLA of the 16th state Legislative Assembly on Thursday by using his full name, Vadasseri Damodara Menon Satheesan. This comes just days after his swearing-in as chief minister, where he similarly read out his entire name, sparking controversy over the inclusion of the caste-based surname

Oath Date & Time: May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM IST, Thiruvananthapuram. VD Satheesan took oath as Kerala Chief Minister as the Congress-led UDF returned to power after 10 years. A 21-member UDF Cabinet was sworn in at Central Stadium, marking a major political shift in Kerala. The Congress-led United Democratic Front returned to power in Kerala on Monday, with VD Satheesan taking oath as the state’s new Chief Minister at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapu

After 10 days of deliberations, Congress has appointed VD Satheesan as Kerala's next Chief Minister, choosing the popular MLA over KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala, following a landslide UDF victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. In a move that concludes 10 days of intense deliberations, the Congress party has named VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala following the United Democratic Front (UDF)’s victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. Satheesan’s appointment ends the speculation that had centered on senior leaders KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala. Despite Venugopal’s strong support among the newly elected MLAs, Satheesan’s massive popularity among the masses, coupled with his strategic role in the party’s victory, made him the choice for the top post. The Congress leadership in Kerala had earlier hinted at appointing Satheesan as the CM due to his leadership in revitalizing the party after its heavy defeat in the 2021 elections. As Leader of the Opposition, Satheesan has been widely credited with uniting the Opposition and presenting a strong challenge to the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. His aggressive campaigning and alliance-building efforts played a crucial role in the UDF’s landslide victory, securing 102 seats. Venugopal, despite his backing among the majority of newly elected MLAs, accepted the high command’s decision graciously, emphasizing the party’s supremacy and reiterating his support for Satheesan. This smooth transition is seen as an attempt to quell factionalism within the Congress and present a united front ahead of the state’s political challenges. Satheesan’s journey in Kerala politics began with student activism, and he has been an integral part of the Congress for decades. As a six-time MLA from Paravur, Satheesan’s political career has been marked by his unwavering loyalty to the Congress and his ability to rally support even in challenging times. His rise within the party has positioned him as one of Kerala's most influential leaders, poised to steer the Congress-led UDF into a new era. The announcement of his appointment as CM comes after a wave of political tensions in the state, marked by the paper leak controversy in the NEET-UG 2026 exam and various issues surrounding the Left government. With Satheesan at the helm, Congress hopes to build on its recent success and make significant strides in addressing key governance concerns in Kerala.

Congress Leadership Yet to Finalise Kerala Chief Minister Candidate The Congress leadership is expected to take a final decision on Kerala’s next Chief Minister soon, following the party-led UDF alliance’s strong performance in the 2026 Assembly elections. Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has emerged as one of the leading con