Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) Delivering on election promises within hours of assuming office, the maiden cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday rolled out a series of sweeping welfare decisions, signalling the beginning of an aggressive people-centric governance model under the new Congress-led UDF government.In perhaps the biggest announcement of the day, the government declared free travel for women in KSRTC buses from June 15, implementing one of the five guar…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) Heavy rain failed to dampen the spirit of thousands of jubilant supporters as the new government led by V.D. Satheesan formally stepped into office on Monday, marking the beginning of a new political chapter in Kerala after a gap of 10 years.Soon after the swearing-in ceremony, Satheesan and his 21-member cabinet drove to Lok Bhavan for the customary tea hosted by Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.Even as ministers exchanged greetings and settled into …
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated veteran Congress leader V.D. Satheesan, on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala and conveyed best wishes for his tenure. PM Modi took to social media platform ‘X’ and said, “Congratulations to Shri V.D. Satheesan Ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Keralam. My best wishes for his tenure. The Central Government assures all possible support for the newly-formed Keralam Government in fulfilling the aspiratio…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) A thunderous roar swept across the packed Central Stadium on Monday morning as V.D. Satheesan rose to take oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala, marking the return of a Congress-led UDF government to power after a gap of 10 years.The moment Satheesan’s name was announced by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, the crowd erupted into prolonged cheers, with party workers waving flags and raising slogans in celebration of the Congress’ return to office.The ex…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) On attending the swearing-in ceremony of CM-designate V.D. Satheesan as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said the occasion marks a historic and celebratory moment for the state.“All the Cabinet Ministers will take oath along with him, and the ministers from the LDF will also take oath. We are going to celebrate a grand occasion today. This is an unprecedented victory, with such a huge majority never seen there …
Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 (IANS) Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government under Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Monday, Ministers-designate from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) expressed confidence in the incoming administration and said they were prepared to shoulder responsibilities in the new government. The V.D. Satheesan-led Ministry, which will formally assume office on Monday in Thiruvananthapuram, is expected to have a…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 (IANS) A day before his swearing-in as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala, Congress leader V.D. Satheesan on Sunday met eminent Cardinal Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis, also known as Cleemis Bava.The Cardinal currently serves as the Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church and the Major Archbishop of Trivandrum.In a post on X, Satheesan said: “Received the blessings and warm wishes of #MarClimisBava ahead of assuming office as the Chief Minister of …
Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 (IANS) With the swearing-in ceremony of the new government led by Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan scheduled for Monday, the final round of discussions over cabinet formation is set to conclude on Sunday. The final list of ministers is expected to be submitted to the Governor around 2 p.m., while intensive consultations among alliance partners and leadership have been continuing since morning.Congress representative and Kerala in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi confirmed…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 16 (IANS) Barely days after one of the fiercest leadership contests the Congress in Kerala has witnessed in recent years, newly-chosen Chief Minister designate V.D. Satheesan and AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Saturday publicly buried all signs of rivalry, projecting an image of unity and organisational discipline as the UDF prepares to formally assume office in Kerala.The much watched meeting between the two leaders was held at Venugopal’s residence on Saturd…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 16 (IANS) As Kerala prepares to witness a change of guard after a decade, Chief Minister designate, V.D. Satheesan, has already begun reshaping the tone and style of governance even before formally assuming office by opting for simplicity and mindful expenditure.Through a series of bold administrative decisions and austerity measures announced within days of his elevation, Satheesan has sent out a powerful message that the era of extravagance, political arrogance and VIP …