Satheesan Set to Lead: A New Era for Kerala

V D Satheesan has been elected as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Kerala and is set to become Chief Minister. He met Governor Rajendra Arlekar to stake his claim, supported by his coalition partners. The oath-taking ceremony is likely scheduled for May 18.

V D Satheesan is taking a significant step as he prepares to become the Chief Minister of Kerala. On Thursday, he met with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake his claim to form the government. The meeting included KPCC chief Sunny Joseph and AICC state incharge Deepa Dasmunsi.

The meeting took place at the Lok Bhavan, where Satheesan, having been unanimously elected as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP), presented the Governor with letters of support from coalition partners. Governor Arlekar congratulated the CM-designate, extending his best wishes.

Previously selected by the AICC, Satheesan is likely to formalize his role through an oath-taking ceremony anticipated on May 18, according to party sources.