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VD Satheesan on Monday took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram, leading a twenty-member cabinet.

The Congress party has selected VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, following the United Democratic Front's assembly election victory. The six-time MLA will take the oath of office on May 18.

After an eleven-day deadlock, the Congress high command has appointed a new Chief Minister for Kerala, ending intense lobbying and factional disputes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to the public for the adoption of several austerity measures to mitigate the economic impact of the West Asia crisis has sparked a political confrontation. He urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption, utilise public transport, and limit gold purchases to preserve foreign exchange reserves. Opposition leaders criticised the appeal, questioning the continuation of large-scale political roadshows and demanding a special parliament session to address inflation and fuel taxes. During televised debates, ruling party representatives defended the nation's economic stability, while analysts highlighted structural financial strains. Simultaneously, West Bengal announced an administrative reshuffle, appointing the former Chief Electoral Officer as Chief Secretary and the Special Observer as Chief Adviser to the Chief Minister. In Kerala, the Congress high command continues deliberations over the next Chief Minister. Key contenders include the former leader of the opposition and a prominent organisational strategist. Former state party presidents have been summoned to the national capital for consultations as the party evaluates legislative support and ally preferences before making a final announcement.

The Axis My India exit poll has predicted a clear victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front in the Kerala Assembly elections.

An Indian Union Muslim League MP, accused of consuming non-vegetarian food near the Thiruparankundram Murugan temple in Tamil Nadu, has challenged BJP state chief K. Annamalai to substantiate the claim or step down. The controversy has sparked heated political exchanges.

A fresh political row erupted in Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is contesting the election, over the absence of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)’s flag at Rahul Gandhi’s roadshow. The Muslim League is a key alliance partner in the Congress-led UDF in Kerala. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took a jibe at Congress over this, saying that it shows Congress's cowardice. BJP leader Smriti Irani, who was in Wayanad, also attacked Rahul Gandhi over the electoral support announced by SDPI, a political outfit the banned Popular Front. 

Malappuram, located in the northern part of Kerala, is known for its rich cultural diversity and vibrant political scene. As the most populous district in Kerala, Malappuram is home to around 13% of the state's population and is considered the country's first e-literate and cyber-literate district. It has contributed significantly to Malayalam literature, while being a hub for Maapulapattu literature and Kathakali dance form. In addition, Malappuram is a center for Ayurvedic treatment and a hotbed of a popular sport - football. The region is majorly populated by the Muslim community, with considerable Hindu and Christian minorities. It is particularly known as a stronghold of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). The seven assembly constituencies forming the parliamentary constituency of Malappuram consistently elect IUML candidates to the Lok Sabha. Current MP, Abdul Samad Samadani, will face competition in coming elections. The left, eager to improve its position, plans to field well-known candidates.

A deep dive into the historic Ponnani constituency in the Malappuram district of Kerala. Known for its unique Malabar cuisine and historical significance, Ponnani has long been a political stronghold for the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).

Our feature dives into the political landscape of the Palakkad Parliamentary Constituency, central to the state of Kerala. Renowned for its stunning mountain landscapes and lush fields, Palakkad is also notable for its highly engaging political narrative.

A video of a group of men pelting stones allegedly showed Muslim men in Kerala attacking Hindu houses, threatening them to vacate. However, their target was not visible. India Today found that the video was from 2016 and it shows members of the Indian Union Muslim League members attacking houses of cadre belonging to the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party, over the murder of their party worker Muhammad Aslam. In a span of two days, IUML workers attacked more than 50 houses in Nadapuram, in the Kozhikode District of Kerala. The majority of the targeted houses belonged to CPI(M), Congress, and the BJP party cadre. CCTV footage of the attack was collected by the police, leading to cases being registered against 50 individuals in connection with the incident. India Today's fact check found that the video in question is from 2016 and that the protest was in retaliation for the murder of an IUML member.