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Who is VD Satheesan? Kerala’s new CM & grassroots Congress leader who led the UDF’s comeback, ending LDF rule

Times of India · May 14, 2026, 7:00 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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VD Satheesan has been appointed the new Kerala chief minister. The Congress party announced his selection after a period of deliberation. Satheesan, a lawyer and social worker with a strong legislative background, previously served as the leader of the opposition, guiding the party's resurgence.

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Who is VD Satheesan? Kerala’s new CM & grassroots Congress leader who led the UDF’s comeback, ending LDF rule

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