The IUML, a key Congress ally in Kerala, announced five ministers for the new cabinet headed by V D Satheesan. Party leaders said the selections were made after internal consultations and aligned with the coalition’s agreed power-sharing arrangement
Published Date – 17 May 2026, 06:59 PM
Thiruvananthapuram: The IUML, a key ally of the Congress, on Sunday announced its list of ministers for the new Kerala Cabinet headed by V D Satheesan. Party supremo Panakkad Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal said five leaders had been chosen to take up ministerial responsibilities in the new government.
The names announced were P K Kunhalikutty, N Shamsuddin, K M Shaji, P K Basheer, and V E Abdul Gafoor. The announcement was made by Thangal at a press conference. He said the decision had been taken after internal discussions and in accordance with the coalition’s power-sharing agreement.