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Kerala CM oath set for May 18 as Congress names VD Satheesan after days of Delhi meetings
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Published on 14 May 2026
Delhi finally okayed Satheesan after a multi day deadlock
Kerala’s chief minister designate V.D. Satheesan is set to take oath on May 18, ending a tense selection process for the Congress top job in the state. Satheesan was unanimously elected Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader on Thursday after support was secured from Delhi following days of meetings. KPCC chief Sunny Joseph moved the resolution, backed by senior leaders including Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, while Satheesan later met the governor at Lok Bhavan. The choice is seen as a win for local cadre and UDF allies after a decade.
- V.D. Satheesan is scheduled to take oath as Kerala CM on May 18
- He was unanimously elected Congress Legislature Party leader on Thursday
- The CLP resolution was moved by Sunny Joseph and supported by Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan
- Reports say Ramesh Chennithala sent support as he was not present
- Selection follows days of Delhi meetings that reportedly lasted long
- Grassroots pressure is linked to Satheesan beating KC Vengopal
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