G. Sudhakaran sworn in as Kerala Assembly Pro Tem Speaker

G. Sudhakaran, a former CPI(M) member, was officially sworn in as the Pro Tem Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (May 20, 2026). The ceremony took place at the Kerala Lok Bhavan and was attended by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and other high-ranking officials. Sudhakaran, who won the Ambalappuzha constituency with UDF backing after a rebellion against his former party, will oversee the transition of the House into its formal legislative cycle. The first session is scheduled for Thursday, May 25th, where he will administer oaths to newly elected legislators. Following this, the House will hold a formal election for the permanent Speaker on Friday (May 22nd).