A heated dispute over the relocation of an autorickshaw stand escalated into a physical confrontation between Congress councillor Biju Mathews and Independent councillor Binu Pulikkakkandam, prompting Mathews to file a police complaint alleging manhandling.
Former Industries Minister says document deals with KSRTC, KSEB, and KWA based on its profit and loss figures, instead of viewing them as essential services.
CPI(M) MLA P.A. Mohamed Riyas says policy address raises concern about whether the UDF will also follow the same policies as the BJP-led Union government. UDF members remind LDF of the massive defeat it suffered in the election
Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan says government transferred around 2,000 employees in violation of transfer rules. UDF refutes charges
Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan says CM Satheesan ‘skimmed over the pain’ ordinary households endure due to supply chain chaos caused by US-Iran war by ‘offhandedly replying’ that government will ‘examine the matter’
UDF candidate Shanimol Usman won the contest with 99 votes. Her opponent, CPI leader and LDF candidate Muhammed Muhassin, secured 34 votes
Primarily, the policy speech sought to expand on the poll promises of the Congress-led UDF, particularly the Indira Guarantees and the ‘Dream Projects’ aimed at transforming Kerala into a port-led hub and a civil aviation hub
Chief Minister says government closely monitoring fuel price hike and its possible impact on common man
A Congress insider says AICC seems resolved to prevent current jockeying for KPCC chief’s post from backsliding into a self-destructive circular firing squad at a crucial time when ‘Team-UDF’ seeks to cast LDF, still smarting from its historic defeat, as the alliance in disarray
Congress takes action against two of its block-level office-bearers in Konni, where its candidate, Satish Kochuparambil, lost by a narrow margin. Action follows internal findings that the two leaders failed to discharge their organisational responsibilities, remained largely inactive during the campaign, and even made remarks against the party candidate on social media
Isaac says UDF White Paper should clarify matters on revenue arrears, GST revenue from gold sales, and Integrated Goods and Services Tax settlement
United Democratic Front government notifies Cabinet portfolios on Wednesday evening. Congress leader Roji M. John gets Higher Education, Ramesh Chennithala will hold Home and Vigilance
CPI(M) calls it a move that undermines secularism and pluralism while RSS hails it
Apparent dawdling in announcing appointments in government gazette suggests that haggling over ministerial portfolios continues unabated in Congress-led UDF
When the UDF finalised its Cabinet members, Kasaragod, Idukki and Pathanamthitta were left with no Ministerial representation
Party workers, families and loyalists arrived from nearly every corner of Kerala to witness what many among them called a “historic return” of the UDF.
Despite the UDF winning all five Assembly seats in the district
Kerala CM Satheesan announced free bus travel for all women on KSRTC buses and a dedicated department for senior citizens to ensure their dignity and welfare
Senior Congress leaders arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on May 18, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of new Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and the UDF Cabinet.
Along with Mr. Satheesan, the UDF Cabinet will also be sworn in
Of the 63 Congress MLAs in the 102-strong UDF contingent, many eligible names could not be given Ministerial berths as the party had to consider social and regional equations, V.D. Satheesan said
Media speculation about prospective Ministers and their respective portfolios reaches feverish pitch as television channels air interchanging chyrons about the make-up of the next government on a day when whispers in the corridors of power take the form of news
Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan’s office confirmed that the Congress has allocated five Cabinet berths to the IUML, the second-largest constituent of the UDF
CM-designate Satheesan and his Cabinet with 20 ministers will take the oath of office on Monday (May 18, 2026)
The politics of factions appeared to play spoilsport, with AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala, Deepadas Munsi, reportedly making haste to prod the faction chiefs into a lasting consensus on cabinet formation before the deadline for submitting the final list of ministers to Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar expires at 2 p.m.
Says he is unaware whether his name was being considered for the cabinet following the UDF’s victory
Key decisions regarding the new government, including Cabinet formation and portfolio allocation, will be finalised at the meeting, says convener Adoor Prakash
The UDF is seeking to turn the page on the uncertainty that gripped the alliance following the Congress’s ten-day delay in choosing its Chief Ministerial candidate by fast-tracking the government formation process.
After days of speculation, Congress leader V D Satheesan has been announced as Kerala’s new Chief Minister. The UDF’s victory led to a close contest among senior leaders before the final decision. Here’s a look at Satheesan’s journey and key facts about the new CM.
League’s ‘pro-Satheesan’ stance compelled the high command to take the plunge, despite a significant number of MLAs-elect backing Venugopal, say critics. Some in the party feel that IUML’s ‘lobbying’ ruined Chennithala’s chances
He terms Chennithala, United Democratic Front’s (UDF) campaign committee chairperson, ‘his leader, close friend and beloved party compatriot.’ He also appeared to place on record Venugopal’s ‘immense contribution to the UDF’s historic win.’
The past decades also saw the former KSU leader Satheesan growing in stature and political clout both within the organisation and outside
Incident sparks curiosity amid delay in selecting a Chief Minister by the United Democratic Front
The massive victory of the UDF candidate in the Idukki Assembly constituency indicates a significant return of Kerala Congress (M) votes to the UDF fold
Leaders reportedly expressed that Congress’s indecision had dented the UDF’s public image and weakened the alliance’s momentum following its sweeping electoral victory
Several senior Congress leaders and ordinary workers feel let down by the party’s insouciance. IUML, which spearheaded the UDF poll campaign successfully in many constituencies, has reason to be annoyed. Congress’ central leadership should have anticipated the present scenario, more so with the AICC general secretary in charge of the organisation being in contention, and acted pre-emptively by laying out its criteria for the chief ministerial choice
Amid worries of an empty treasury, UDF has vowed efficient tax administration
According to party leaders, a major switch of votes from the Left to the UDF resulted in this unprecedented win
Gopakumar rejects UDF’s allegations of a secret deal between the CPI(M) and the BJP in Chathannur and Kottarakara. He attributes his victory to a decade of engagement with voters and vows to address local development issues.