Assembly elections: Kerala Congress desires at least two ministerial berths in UDF govt, says P.J. Joseph
P.J. Joseph, chairman of the Kerala Congress (Joseph), stated his party desires at least two ministerial positions in the new UDF government in Kerala. Following their victory in the 2026 Assembly election, where they won seven out of eight contested seats, Mr. Joseph expressed the desire for discussions regarding ministerial representation. While he did not specify which district would receive a minister, he emphasized that the party would only express its opinion on the Chief Ministerial candidate if requested by the alliance leadership.
6 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
The UDF is expected to form a Cabinet in the coming week, with high chances of representation for six north Kerala districts.
— The Hindu
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) secured a landslide victory in the Kerala state assembly elections, ending the 10-year tenure of the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF).
7 MAY 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Kerala Congress (Joseph) demands at least two ministerial positions in the new UDF government in Kerala.
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