Kerala Welcomes New Leadership: V D Satheesan as Chief Minister

KPCC chief Sunny Joseph announced the acceptance of V D Satheesan as the new chief minister of Kerala following a decision by the Congress high command. The announcement comes ahead of a Congress Legislature Party meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, attended by key AICC observers and UDF coalition leaders.

In a pivotal development for Kerala's political landscape, KPCC chief Sunny Joseph announced on Thursday that Congress workers in the state welcome the party high command's decision to appoint V D Satheesan as the new chief minister. The announcement sets the stage for significant political activity in the region.

Speaking at the Indira Bhavan, Joseph informed the media that key AICC observers, including Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik, along with state party-incharge Deepa Dasmunsi, are expected to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram by 4 pm. Their visit underscores the importance of this political transition.

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, which will convene in the evening, is anticipated to lay the groundwork for strategic decisions moving forward. With leaders of the UDF coalition partners also arriving, discussions will further determine the timeline for meeting the Governor to formalize the leadership transition.