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Kerala CM-elect Satheesan breaks down visiting mentor G Karthikeyan home as tears go viral
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Published on 15 May 2026
His mentor’s widow stopped him mid-tears with one line
Kerala’s Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan became visibly emotional during a visit to the home of late Congress leader and mentor G. Karthikeyan in Shasthamangalam on Friday. Named the UDF’s CM choice just a day earlier, Satheesan paid respects to Karthikeyan’s family, embracing his wife M T Sulekha as memories overwhelmed him. In a viral moment, she comforted him with a gentle remark, underscoring the personal bonds behind Kerala politics.
- Satheesan visited Karthikeyan’s home in Shasthamangalam on Friday
- He was named Congress-led UDF CM choice one day earlier
- Satheesan embraced Karthikeyan’s wife M T Sulekha while emotional
- Video showed Sulekha comforting him with a remark about crying
- The meeting came during the ongoing Kerala power transition process
- Supporters praised the display of humility and sincerity
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