VD Satheesan is currently in the headlines after becoming the new Chief Minister of Kerala. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) chose him for the position over other party veterans, including KC Venugopal, and officially announced the decision on May 14, 2026. Satheesan is scheduled to be sworn in as the state’s 13th Chief Minister on May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Many have lauded Congress’ decision to back the unpredictable candidate, while others questioned its rationale.
According to the latest reports, Satheesan secured the chair with backing from major UDF allies. Additionally, he received internal support, with senior Congress leader AK Antony stating that Satheesan commands significant grassroots backing, which would benefit the party. Amid the buzz around the new Chief Minister of the state, who has an over 96 percent literacy rate, his personal life is in the spotlight. Here’s everything we know about his family background, including his parents, and his spouse, R Lakshmi Priya.
VD Satheesan’s journey from a lawyer to the CM of Kerala
