VD Satheesan appointed Kerala Chief Minister by Congress
V.D. Satheesan has been appointed as Kerala’s new Chief Minister by the Congress party.
The Congress high command made the official declaration after days of intense internal deliberations and speculation, with AICC in-charge Deepa Dasmunsi announcing V.D. Satheesan as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, positioning him to become Chief Minister. This followed a CLP meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on May 7, 2026, authorizing the party president to select the leader. Key figures like K.C. Venugopal endorsed the decision, citing thorough discussions.
Satheesan’s selection marks a generational shift for Congress in Kerala, amid competition from other senior leaders and his prior role leading opposition against the Pinarayi Vijayan government. Celebrations erupted across the state, with leaders like KPCC president Sunny Joseph confirming the high command’s choice. High-level consultations involving Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi paved the way.
