Kerala Cabinet Ministers List 2026: Full List of UDF Ministers In VD Satheesan's Govt

UDF Cabinet List 2026: Ending several days of speculation in Kerala politics, Chief Minister-designate VD Satheesan on Sunday released the full list of ministers for the incoming UDF government. Satheesan said the entire cabinet would be sworn in with VD Satheesan on Monday. Satheesan also made clear that no minister would take oath at a later stage.

Satheesan revealed the names while speaking to the media after submitting the final list to Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The announcement came after intense talks inside the Congress and with UDF partners over representation. Party sources indicated that the discussions focused on balancing factions, allies and regional interests.

VD Satheesan Cabinet Minister list

The new VD Satheesan cabinet will have 21 members, including VD Satheesan as Chief Minister. The list features leaders from the Congress and various UDF allies across Kerala. Key figures such as P K Kunhalikutty, Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan are part of the line-up, along with several younger faces from the front.

The final allocation of ministerial portfolios for the VD Satheesan cabinet was drawn up after detailed consultations within the Congress and among UDF allies. Leaders described the process as lengthy but necessary for consensus. With the swearing-in planned for Monday, the UDF government enters office with a settled team list.