The swearing-in ceremony of VD Satheesan as Kerala’s Chief Minister in Thiruvananthapuram, marking Congress’s return to power in the state after a 10-year gap. The event is described as a major political and symbolic moment for the UDF alliance, with 20 ministers taking oath alongside the new CM, including members from Congress, IUML, and allied parties. Senior national leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge are present, turning the ceremony into a major show of strength for the Congress. Several Congress-ruled state chief ministers, including Siddaramaiah, Revanth Reddy, and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, are also seen on stage, highlighting party unity across states. The report also notes the presence of political rivals and leaders from other parties, emphasizing a rare display of democratic inclusiveness. Internal leadership competition within Congress is highlighted, with figures like K.C. Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala previously in contention for the CM post. Overall, the ceremony is portrayed as both a historic political comeback and a strategic display of unity, balancing experience and youth in the new Kerala cabinet.

