Revised state budget highlights inherited liabilities of ₹87,012 crore and a substantial debt of ₹5.07 lakh crore, with 77% of revenue allocated to committed expenditure
Satheesan pledged to build a "New Kerala" with inclusive growth and sustainable infrastructure development
The vision is to develop Kerala into a "Port State" by linking roads, railways, waterways, industrial zones and greenfield cities into a unified maritime economy
Notably, questions have been raised over whether the government misled the public by limiting free travel to KSRTC ordinary buses, even though the UDF's poll promise was to provide free travel for women on all KSRTC services
Kerala’s fiscal health is under scrutiny following the release of a status report by the UDF government, sparking a heated debate with the opposition
The viral moment occurred when a young reporter asked V.D. Satheesan whether his government would fulfill its poll promise of legalising vehicle modifications in Kerala
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan marks his first day in office by implementing key UDF election promises
Vijay's presence could have attracted a larger crowd and further traffic congestion in the region, and the TVK chief didn’t wish to put further pressure on the security arrangements in place.
Anoop Jacob, K. Muraleedharan, V. E. Abdul Gafoor, and Shibu Baby John are some of the cabinet members who come from political families of Kerala
Along with the Chief Minister, the entire Cabinet will take the oath of office on Monday, V.D. Satheesan said
Governor Rajendra Arlekar is the governor of both Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Ramesh Chennithala said his entry into the Cabinet would be decided by the Congress but he did not elaborate on it
This is the first time that Pinarayi Vijayan will take over as Opposition leader. In 2011-16, the LDF opposition was led by late V.S. Achuthanandan
After days of uncertainty and discussions, V.D. Satheesan was chosen as Kerala's chief minister over AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal, reflecting a decision that prioritised public sentiment and the election mandate over internal party calculations
K.C. Venugopal, who lost the CM post to Satheesan, has ensured ministerial berths for his followers
The Congress high command chose V.D. Satheesan as Kerala's chief minister over AICC general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal, ending days of specualtion and suspense
UDF constituents Congress and IUML are TVK's alliance partners, helping Vijay reach a simple majority
V. D. Satheesan appointed as the new Kerala Chief Minister leading the Congress-led UDF Government, following a decisive mandate
V.D. Satheesan is known for openly confronting divisive communal narratives and making bold statements against vote-bank politics
The race for the top post was between three senior Congress leaders: Ramesh Chennithala, V.D. Satheesan and K.C. Venugopal
The frontrunners for the chief minister post in Kerala includes Ramesh Chennithala, V.D. Satheesan and K.C. Venugopal
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