New Kerala cabinet ministers

In the 20-member cabinet, Chennithala will be joined by another former KPCC president, K Muraleedharan. Current President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), Sunny Joseph, has also been named as one of the ministers in the Satheesan cabinet.

IUML gets five ministers

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second-largest party in the United Democratic Front (UDF) has been granted five cabinet positions. The party has named PK Kunhalikutty, N Shamsudeen, KM Shaji, PK Basheer and VE Abdul Gafoor as its ministers.

Kerala assembly election results

Congress-led UDF won a total of 102 seats in the 140-member Kerala Legislative Assembly in the elections held on April 9. The Congress won 63 seats, in one of the party's biggest victories in the state after being in the opposition benches for two successive terms.

Battle for CM's post

Despite a clear mandate for the party, among the five states where assembly elections were held in April and May, Kerala is the last to form a government as an intense infight delayed the announcement of the Chief Minister’s name.

Key Takeaways

• VD Satheeshan has been appointed as Kerala's new Chief Minister, signaling a new direction for Congress in the state.
• Ramesh Chennithala, a significant political figure, joins the cabinet despite earlier tensions regarding the Chief Minister selection.
• The cabinet features a mix of experienced leaders and new faces, emphasizing inclusivity with two women ministers.

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