All eyes on Congress equations in Satheesan’s home turf ahead of Cabinet formation

Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan being received on his arrival at the Cochin International Airport on Friday.

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With V.D. Satheesan emerging as the Congress-led United Democratic Front’s chief ministerial face, the party unit in Ernakulam, his stronghold, appears to be set for a political reset.Mr. Satheesan’s elevation as the party’s Chief Minister-designate, after an intense internal turbulence, has triggered speculations over who all from the district could find a berth in his Cabinet. Published - May 15, 2026 09:54 pm IST

All eyes on Congress equations in Satheesan’s home turf ahead of Cabinet formation

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