UDF's Triumphant Return: New Cabinet Sworn In Kerala

Senior Congress leaders Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph, and K Muraleedharan were sworn in as ministers in Kerala under VD Satheesan's leadership, marking UDF's return to power. The ceremony also saw the inclusion of IUML and key UDF allies, attended by top national Congress figures.

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has officially assumed power in Kerala, with senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph, and K Muraleedharan taking oath as ministers. This political shift comes as VD Satheesan, chosen over Chennithala for Chief Minister, forms a new government following the UDF's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar oversaw the swearing-in ceremony at Thiruvananthapuram's Central Stadium, attended by prominent political figures like Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Notably, representatives from Congress-ruled states, such as Karnataka's Siddaramaiah and Telangana's A Revanth Reddy, were present, signifying broad party support.

The Cabinet, promising social and regional balance, incorporates a diverse range of leaders, including IUML's PK Basheer and others. The UDF's landslide victory, securing 102 of 140 Assembly seats, underscores a decisive shift in Keralam's political landscape, relegating the Left Democratic Front to 35 seats while the BJP remains a minimal presence.