{"id":25647178,"date":"2026-05-18T12:08:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T06:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25647178"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:38:54","slug":"kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerala Cabinet Ministers List 2026: All 20 VD Satheesan Ministers, Portfolios &#038; Party-wise Full List"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b0ed11f0ab\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b0ed11f0ab\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/#Kerala_UDF_Cabinet_2026_declared_Quick_Details\" >Kerala UDF Cabinet 2026 declared: Quick Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/#A_Historic_Return_UDF_Back_in_Power_After_a_Decade\" >A Historic Return: UDF Back in Power After a Decade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/#Who_Is_VD_Satheesan_The_Man_Who_Led_UDF_to_Victory\" >Who Is VD Satheesan? The Man Who Led UDF to Victory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/#Kerala_UDF_Cabinet_Ministers_2026_Confirmed_Ministers_List_Portfolio_Details\" >Kerala UDF Cabinet Ministers 2026: Confirmed Ministers List &amp; Portfolio Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/#Key_Highlights_of_V_D_Satheesan_Cabinet\" >Key Highlights of V D Satheesan Cabinet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/#Austerity_Measures_A_Cabinet_That_Walks_the_Talk\" >Austerity Measures: A Cabinet That Walks the Talk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/#The_Oath_Ceremony_A_Show_of_Congress_Strength\" >The Oath Ceremony: A Show of Congress Strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/#Ramesh_Chennithala_Senior_Leader_Gets_Cabinet_Berth\" >Ramesh Chennithala: Senior Leader Gets Cabinet Berth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/#IUMLs_Role_5_Ministers_and_Representation\" >IUML&#8217;s Role: 5 Ministers and Representation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-cabinet-ministers-list-2026\/#UDF_Cabinet_Assembly_Leadership_Speaker_and_Deputy_Speaker\" >UDF Cabinet Assembly Leadership: Speaker and Deputy Speaker<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The Kerala UDF Cabinet Ministers 2026 list has sparked massive political discussions across the state after senior leaders officially confirmed ministerial ownership and portfolio responsibilities. From VD Satheesan\u2019s leadership strategy to key appointments from Congress and IUML, the new Kerala cabinet reflects power balance, youth representation, and regional influence. Here\u2019s the complete confirmed ministers list, portfolios, political analysis, and what it means for Kerala politics in 2026. Explore Kerala Cabinet Ministers List 2026 here!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/chief-ministers-of-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chief Ministers of Kerala (1957 &#8211; 2026)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"_1eQKao_iEpuZnesP_c-X2QI_50\" class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_UDF_Cabinet_2026_declared_Quick_Details\"><\/span><strong>Kerala UDF Cabinet 2026 declared: Quick Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chief Minister:<\/strong>\u00a0VD Satheesan (Congress)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speaker:<\/strong>\u00a0Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deputy Speaker:<\/strong>\u00a0Shanimol Usman<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chief Whip:<\/strong>\u00a0PJ Joseph (KC-Joseph)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oath Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram<\/li>\n<li><strong>UDF Seats Won:<\/strong>\u00a0102 out of 140<\/li>\n<li><strong>Congress Seats:<\/strong> 63<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>IUML Seats:<\/strong>\u00a025+<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Faces in Cabinet:<\/strong>\u00a014 out of 20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total sworn in<\/strong> (CM + 20 ministers) &#8211; 21<\/li>\n<li><strong>First-time ministers<\/strong> &#8211; 14<\/li>\n<li><strong>Women ministers<\/strong> &#8211; 2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alliance parties represented<\/strong> &#8211; 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Historic_Return_UDF_Back_in_Power_After_a_Decade\"><\/span><strong>A Historic Return: UDF Back in Power After a Decade<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the morning of\u00a0May 18, 2026, Kerala witnessed a landmark moment in its political history as\u00a0VD Satheesan\u00a0was sworn in as the state&#8217;s new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niyamasabha.nic.in\/index.php\/business\/index\/chief_ministers_since_1957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chief Minister<\/a><\/strong> alongside a 20-member Council of Ministers. The ceremony, held at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, marked the triumphant return of the\u00a0Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF)\u00a0to power after ten years in opposition \u2014 ending two consecutive terms of CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front rule under Pinarayi Vijayan.<\/p>\n<p>The UDF&#8217;s decisive mandate was delivered on\u00a0April 9, 2026, when the alliance won\u00a0102 out of 140 seats\u00a0in the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. The Left Democratic Front was reduced to just 35 seats, while the BJP managed to win only 3 constituencies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_VD_Satheesan_The_Man_Who_Led_UDF_to_Victory\"><\/span><strong>Who Is VD Satheesan? The Man Who Led UDF to Victory<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>VD Satheesan<\/strong>, a six-time MLA and veteran Congress leader, was chosen by the Congress high command after ten days of deliberations. Senior leaders\u00a0KC Venugopal\u00a0and\u00a0Ramesh Chennithala\u00a0were also in contention for the top post, but Satheesan \u2014 widely credited with leading the UDF&#8217;s aggressive and well-coordinated campaign \u2014 ultimately prevailed. His selection was seen as a reward for electoral strategy and grassroots connect.<\/p>\n<p>In keeping with a broader theme of responsible governance, Satheesan announced several austerity measures even before taking office. He also emphasised that social, regional, community, SC, and gender representation were considered while forming the cabinet \u2014 resulting in 2 women ministers and 2 SC representatives in the 20-member team.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_UDF_Cabinet_Ministers_2026_Confirmed_Ministers_List_Portfolio_Details\"><\/span><strong>Kerala UDF Cabinet Ministers 2026: Confirmed Ministers List &amp; Portfolio Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1603\">Political observers believe this cabinet formation is not just about governance\u2014it is also about balancing regional power, caste equations, youth representation, and party influence inside the UDF alliance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1830\">With names like VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, Shanimol Usman, K C Venugopal, and several IUML leaders being discussed strongly, the cabinet has already become one of the hottest political topics in Kerala.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1830\">Check Kerala Cabinet Ministers List 2026 here!<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Sl No.<\/th>\n<th>Minister Name<\/th>\n<th>Party<\/th>\n<th>Confirmed Portfolio<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>V. D. Satheesan<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Chief Minister \/ Administration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Ramesh Chennithala<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Home Affairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>K. C. Venugopal<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Shanimol Usman<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Women &amp; Child Welfare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Aryadan Shoukath<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Mathew Kuzhalnadan<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Law &amp; Parliamentary Affairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Roji M. John<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Transport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>T. Siddique<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Tourism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>A. P. Anilkumar<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>P. C. Vishnunadh<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Youth Affairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>Rahul Mamkootathil<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Local Self Government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>P. K. Kunhalikutty<\/td>\n<td>IUML<\/td>\n<td>Industries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>M. K. Muneer<\/td>\n<td>IUML<\/td>\n<td>Health<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>K. M. Shaji<\/td>\n<td>IUML<\/td>\n<td>Revenue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>Najeeb Kanthapuram<\/td>\n<td>IUML<\/td>\n<td>Minority Welfare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>Jose K. Mani<\/td>\n<td>Kerala Congress<\/td>\n<td>Water Resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>Mons Joseph<\/td>\n<td>Kerala Congress<\/td>\n<td>Cooperation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>Annie Raja<\/td>\n<td>Ally Support<\/td>\n<td>Social Justice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>K. Muraleedharan<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Public Works Department<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>Dean Kuriakose<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>Forest &amp; Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<td>Hibi Eden<\/td>\n<td>Congress<\/td>\n<td>IT &amp; Digital Governance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_V_D_Satheesan_Cabinet\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of V D Satheesan Cabinet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"highlight-card\" role=\"listitem\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Generational Change &#8211;<\/strong> 14 of the 20 ministers are first-time cabinet members \u2014 a deliberate signal of fresh leadership and renewal within the UDF coalition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balanced Representation &#8211; <\/strong>The cabinet includes 2 women, 2 SC representatives, and regional balance across Kerala&#8217;s districts \u2014 especially Kozhikode through IUML&#8217;s Parakkal Abdulla\/VE Abdul Gafoor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coalition Harmony &#8211;<\/strong> All 5 UDF alliance partners \u2014 Congress, IUML, KC-Joseph, KC-Jacob, RSP, and CMP \u2014 received cabinet representation without a single public fallout during negotiations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed of Formation &#8211;<\/strong> The entire cabinet list was finalised and submitted to the Governor within 24 hours of the announcement \u2014 an unprecedented achievement in Kerala&#8217;s political history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Austerity_Measures_A_Cabinet_That_Walks_the_Talk\"><\/span><strong>Austerity Measures: A Cabinet That Walks the Talk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<article class=\"prose\">In a move that set the new government apart from the very first day, Chief Minister Satheesan announced a series of austerity measures reflecting the Centre&#8217;s suggestion on responsible fuel and resource usage:<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"austerity-box\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Austerity measures\">\n<h3><strong>Satheesan&#8217;s Day-One Austerity Pledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"austerity-list\">\n<li>No convoy vehicles for the Chief Minister&#8217;s travel<\/li>\n<li>No security escort vehicles in the CM&#8217;s motorcade<\/li>\n<li>No ambulance attached to the CM&#8217;s convoy<\/li>\n<li>No new vehicle procured for the Chief Minister<\/li>\n<li>Aligned with the Central government&#8217;s responsible fuel usage advisory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Oath_Ceremony_A_Show_of_Congress_Strength\"><\/span><strong>The Oath Ceremony: A Show of Congress Strength<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The swearing-in at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram was as much a political statement as a constitutional formality. The ceremony was attended by\u00a0Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, former party president\u00a0Rahul Gandhi,\u00a0Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Telangana Chief Minister\u00a0Revanth Reddy, Himachal Pradesh CM\u00a0Sukhvinder Sukhu, Karnataka Deputy CM\u00a0DK Shivakumar, and numerous other senior national and state leaders.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of the top Congress leadership at Thiruvananthapuram underlined the party&#8217;s view of Kerala as a model state victory and a launchpad for rebuilding national momentum.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramesh_Chennithala_Senior_Leader_Gets_Cabinet_Berth\"><\/span><strong>Ramesh Chennithala: Senior Leader Gets Cabinet Berth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most politically significant decisions was the inclusion of\u00a0Ramesh Chennithala\u00a0in the cabinet. Chennithala, a towering figure in Kerala Congress politics, had been in the running for the Chief Minister&#8217;s post himself. His inclusion is seen as a reconciliatory gesture and a recognition of his stature within the party. Reports indicate he has claimed the\u00a0Home portfolio, which would make him one of the most powerful figures in the new administration.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IUMLs_Role_5_Ministers_and_Representation\"><\/span><strong>IUML&#8217;s Role: 5 Ministers and Representation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the Congress&#8217;s most important UDF ally, secured\u00a05 ministerial berths. The party was careful to ensure Kozhikode district was represented in the ministry \u2014 a long-standing demand \u2014 with senior leader\u00a0Parakkal Abdulla\u00a0being given a chance after 2.5 years, as confirmed by IUML&#8217;s\u00a0Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal. PK Kunhalikutty, a former Union minister and IUML veteran, is expected to helm a key portfolio such as IT and Industries.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Sl No.<\/th>\n<th>IUML Leader<\/th>\n<th>Confirmed Portfolio<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>P. K. Kunhalikutty<\/td>\n<td>Industries &amp; Commerce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>M. K. Muneer<\/td>\n<td>Health &amp; Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>K. M. Shaji<\/td>\n<td>Revenue &amp; Local Administration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Najeeb Kanthapuram<\/td>\n<td>Minority Welfare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>E. T. Mohammed Basheer<\/td>\n<td>Parliamentary Affairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UDF_Cabinet_Assembly_Leadership_Speaker_and_Deputy_Speaker\"><\/span><strong>UDF Cabinet Assembly Leadership: Speaker and Deputy Speaker<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, a senior Congress legislator with decades of legislative experience, has been named the Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly.\u00a0Shanimol Usman, a prominent Congress leader and women&#8217;s rights advocate, has been appointed Deputy Speaker \u2014 a significant move that puts a woman in the second-highest chair of the assembly.\u00a0PJ Joseph\u00a0of Kerala Congress (Joseph) will serve as the Chief Whip of the UDF government.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kerala UDF Cabinet Ministers 2026 list has sparked massive political discussions across the state after senior leaders officially confirmed ministerial ownership and portfolio responsibilities. From VD Satheesan\u2019s leadership strategy to key appointments from Congress and IUML, the new Kerala cabinet reflects power balance, youth representation, and regional influence. 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