Kerala: Congress's VD Satheesan Takes CM Oath, Gandhi Siblings Join

Thiruvananthapuram buzzes with excitement as VD Satheesan gears up for his Chief Minister swearing-in on Monday, reviving Congress's hold on Kerala's helm after over a decade. The Central Stadium venue sets the stage for a cabinet oath-taking and UDF power display. The coalition's electoral sweep—102 seats against the magic 72—saw Congress bag 63, underscoring voter faith amid economic challenges and governance critiques of the outgoing regime. High drama unfolded in Delhi over ten days of negotiations. Thursday's marathon session at Rahul Gandhi's home clarified Satheesan as the pick, conveyed to Venugopal. Priyanka bridged divides, countering Chennithala's dissent. Kharge's residence became the final huddle for leaders like Wasnik, Maken, and others, culminating in Venugopal's announcement that ended speculation. With one lakh expected attendees, the rally-like event welcomes Rahul Gandhi as LoP, Priyanka, Kharge, and CMs from Karnataka and Telangana. Satheesan's ascent signals policy shifts towards youth employment, infrastructure, and social welfare, positioning UDF for transformative governance.