Satheesan Cabinet: Chennithala set for key role as Kerala cabinet takes shape
Satheesan Cabinet: Chennithala set for key role as Kerala cabinet takes shape
Kerala's Congress leadership moves ahead on cabinet formation with Satheesan presenting the list; Chennithala tipped for a major portfolio as alliances are hammered out.
Kerala's new Congress government is nearing its first big decision as CM-designate VD Satheesan prepares to present the cabinet list to the governor on Sunday. All eyes are on who gets which portfolios, with veteran leader Ramesh Chennithala tipped for a top slot and several other leaders in the mix.
The cabinet lineup is expected to include Chennithala in a high-profile role, with final allocations to be settled after talks with allies in Thiruvananthapuram.
There had been chatter about a power-sharing arrangement between two CM-aspirants, but party leaders reportedly rejected the plan, avoiding a repeat of earlier experiments in other states. There were no deputy chief ministers announced.
Party leaders in Delhi have signalled that differences over the CM choice will be resolved smoothly, with Satheesan taking the lead. The focus now shifts to presenting a cohesive cabinet that can steer the state through the coming political year.
Analysts say the immediate challenge will be balancing regional and factional interests while keeping coalition partners on board, a move seen as crucial for Congress ahead of elections.
