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Kerala Congress Picks VD Satheesan as CM Face After Years of Ground Work Sparks Celebrations
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
He secured a record sixth term as MLA
Kerala is celebrating after Congress named VD Satheesan as its legislative party leader and CM face. The Congress Kerala Committee plans to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake a claim to form the government. Satheesan’s elevation follows his win from the Paravur constituency in the 2026 Assembly election, delivering his sixth consecutive term as an MLA.
- VD Satheesan named Congress legislative party leader
- Party prepares to meet Governor to form the government
- Satheesan won Paravur for a sixth straight MLA term
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