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UDF names VD Satheesan as Kerala Chief Minister pick after major election win
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
A veteran politician takes center stage after a landslide
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has picked veteran leader VD Satheesan as its Chief Minister candidate for Kerala. The move comes after UDF’s strong performance in the Assembly elections, delivering a substantial majority and beating the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The decision sets the tone for Kerala’s next political phase and coalition momentum.
- UDF selected VD Satheesan as its Kerala Chief Minister candidate
- The decision follows UDF’s substantial Assembly election majority
- UDF’s win came over the Left Democratic Front (LDF)
- Satheesan’s nomination signals a new push for government formation
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