V. D. Satheesan
V. D. Satheesan serves as the Chief Minister of Kerala, representing the Indian National Congress (INC).
Profile
V. D. Satheesan
Chief Minister, Kerala — Indian National Congress (INC)
CPI(M) — LDF
Principal Opposition, Kerala Assembly
Background & Career
V. D. Satheesan built his political career as a six-time MLA from Paravur and practised as an advocate in the Kerala High Court for nearly a decade before rising to lead the state's Congress-led opposition.
As Chief Minister since May 2026, he heads the United Democratic Front government that unseated the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front after its ten-year run in power.
Personal & Education
- Sacred Heart College, Thevara (Mahatma Gandhi University) — B.A.
- Rajagiri College of Social Sciences — M.S.W.
- Kerala Law Academy — LL.B.
- Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram — LL.M.
Career Timeline
- 1990s – 2001
Advocate, Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court
- 2001 – Present
MLA, Paravur (six terms)
Kerala Legislative Assembly
- 2021 – 2026
Leader of Opposition, Kerala Assembly
Kerala Legislative Assembly
- 2026 – Present
Chief Minister of Kerala
Government of Kerala
V. D. Satheesan News
Kerala Local Body Bypolls 2026: Voting in 38 Wards on September 28, Counting on September 29
Kerala will hold local-body bypolls in 38 wards across 12 districts on September 28, 2026, with counting scheduled for September 29. The State Election Commission has announced the election schedule covering corporation, municipality, district panchayat, block panchayat and gram panchayat wards.
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Kerala Leaders Protest Hindi-Only NCW Event, Sparking Fresh Language Politics Debate
A fresh political controversy has emerged in Kerala after eight UDF legislators boycotted an NCW workshop, objecting to the exclusive use of Hindi at the national event. Kerala leaders accused the Centre of undermining linguistic diversity.
