Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said constructive criticism is vital for democracy and societal progress, stressing that those in power must accept scrutiny. He also underlined the importance of press freedom and pledged action on farmers' concerns
V.D. Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister, marking the return of a Congress-led UDF government after 10 years. The grand ceremony at Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium saw top national leaders and state ministers attend the high-profile event.
The Congress-led UDF government headed by V.D. Satheesan will take oath in Kerala on Monday at Thiruvananthapuram. Senior Congress leaders are expected to attend the ceremony as the UDF returns to power after a decade with a 21-member cabinet
Congress has chosen VD Satheesan as Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister after intense internal deliberations in Delhi. The veteran legislator, known for his sharp Assembly performances and role as Leader of Opposition, represents a generational shift as the party seeks renewed political momentum in Kerala
Sunny Joseph hinted that the Congress high command may soon announce Kerala’s next chief minister, saying “white smoke can be expected soon.” Discussions continue in New Delhi among senior leaders as the party seeks consensus following the UDF’s Assembly election victory
After nearly three hours of deliberations at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in New Delhi, the suspense over the party’s choice for Kerala’s next Chief Minister continues.
Supporters of Congress leaders V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala intensified campaigns on streets and social media as the party high command began the process of selecting Kerala’s next Chief Minister following discussions with MLAs and alliance leaders
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come under criticism for claiming implementation of six guarantees in Telangana, with political observers and opposition questioning the claims, while his recent remarks in Kerala and past statements have also triggered controversies.
The worst affected areas include Churalpara, Velarimala, Mundakayil and Pothukalu and the locals from these areas who managed to escape are shattered as hundreds of homes have been totally destroyed.
The infection was identified quickly at the hospital and treatment, including medicines from abroad, was given immediately to the 14-year-old boy, say doctors
Severe organisational weaknesses of the Congress and the BJP's foray into the traditional anti-Left support-base also helped the LDF coast to victory comfortably, winning 87 of the total of 140 seats so far
