Download the app
← Latest news

UDF set for full Kerala Cabinet swearing in May 18 with minister list finalised soon

Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
UDF set for full Kerala Cabinet swearing in May 18 with minister list finalised soon

Allies met tonight yet offered no ministerial decisions

UDF convenor Adoor Prakash said the entire Kerala Cabinet of the new government is expected to be sworn in on Monday, with the ministerial roster likely to be finalised shortly. UDF allies including Congress, IUML, Kerala Congress (KEM), RSP and others met at Cantonment House in Thiruvananthapuram, their first formal gathering after the May 4 Assembly election results. Leaders stressed the meeting was procedural, while preparations continue for the 10 am oath ceremony.

  • UDF expects the full Kerala Cabinet to be sworn in on Monday
  • Minister list details are likely to be finalised soon
  • UDF allies met at Cantonment House in Thiruvananthapuram
  • Decision-making was deferred to another meeting on Saturday
  • CM-designate V D Satheesan and ministers will take oath at 10 am
  • UDF won 102 of 140 seats in the Assembly election
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

The full experience is on mobile.

Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.