Enter search text:IUML announces five ministers for Satheesan Cabinet in KeralaPTILast Updated: May 17, 2026, 06:34:00 PM ISTSynopsisThe IUML, a crucial Congress ally, has revealed its five ministerial nominees for the new Kerala Cabinet led by V D Satheesan. Party supremo Panakkad Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal announced the names, including P K Kunhalikutty and N Shamsuddin, following internal deliberations and coalition power-sharing agreements.IANSHaving comfortably crossed the first and biggest hurdle by securing the Congress high command’s backing to become Kerala’s next Chief Minister, V. D. Satheesan now steps into what could prove an equally delicate political exercise -- stitching together a cabinet capable of balancing coalition pressures, factional equations, and soaring expectations within the Congress-led United Democratic Front.The IUML, a key ally of the Congress, on Sunday announced its list of ministers for the new Kerala Cabinet headed by V D Satheesan.Party supremo Panakkad Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal said five leaders had been chosen to take up ministerial responsibilities in the new government.The names announced were P K Kunhalikutty, N Shamsuddin, K M Shaji, P K Basheer, and V E Abdul Gafoor.The announcement was made by Thangal at a press conference.He said the decision had been taken after internal discussions and in accordance with the coalition's power-sharing agreement.Read More News on