Congress appears locked in last-minute consultations on government formation
Congress leadership in Kerala, led by V.D. Satheesan, is facing challenges in finalizing the Cabinet ahead of the swearing-in on Monday, May 18, 2026. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala has reportedly demanded inclusion of his loyalists, Anwar Sadat and T J Vinod, while Satheesan seeks to include women, Bindu Krishna and Shanimol Usman, and younger legislators like Chandy Oommen and V.T. Balaram in the cabinet. The party is under pressure from the deadline set by the Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar for submitting the final list of ministers.
17 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
V.D. Satheesan will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala on May 18, 2026, alongside his Cabinet members from the UDF.
18 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Newly appointed Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan welcomed P.C. Vishnunadh to his cabinet, signifying a significant connection between the two states.
23 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer, Rathan U. Kelkar, will transition to the role of Secretary to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.
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