V. D. Satheesan has built his political career step by step, without much noise, but with steady growth. At 61, he is now one of the main faces of the Congress in Kerala and currently serves as the Leader of the Opposition.
Satheesan started out as a lawyer and was active in student politics from his early days. He entered the Assembly in 2001 from Paravur and has held the seat ever since, election after election. Over time, he has built a strong local base and a reputation for staying connected with people in his constituency.
In 2021, after the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) lost the Assembly election, Satheesan was chosen to lead the opposition. Since then, he has focused on strengthening the party on the ground and raising issues against the government inside and outside the Assembly. His style is simple and direct — not loud, but consistent.
Within the Congress and the UDF, Satheesan is now seen as a leading contender for the Chief Minister’s post if the UDF comes to power. His name has been backed by key leaders, reflecting his growing importance.
As Kerala heads into another election, Satheesan is not just leading the opposition. He is emerging as one of the central figures in the Congress’s attempt to return to power.
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, the Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar met with veteran state leaders and former Chief Ministers to extend personal invitations and seek their blessings.
Karnataka faces a significant political transition as the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah prepares to submit his resignation to the Governor following directives from the party high command.
VD Satheesan on Monday took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram, leading a twenty-member cabinet.
The big focus of this episode of Super 6 is on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay skipping the swearing-in ceremony of Kerala chief minister-designate VD Satheesan on Monday and TVK expanding its base into Kerala following success in Tamil Nadu.
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.
The Congress high command has named six-time legislator, VD Satheesan, as the new Chief Minister of Kerala following an 11-day deadlock.
The Congress party has resolved its leadership crisis in Kerala by selecting a new Chief Minister after eleven days of deliberations. The decision comes after a legislature party meeting, which saw the attendance of most elected representatives, though a senior leader skipped the gathering due to disagreement with the high command's choice.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Kerala Chief Minister-elect VD Satheesan expressed his gratitude to the Congress leadership and said he dedicates his chief ministership to the people of Kerala.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Wednesday won the crucial floor test in the state assembly with the support of 144 MLAs.
Ten days after winning the Kerala elections, the Congress party is yet to announce its Chief Minister amid a three-way contest between senior leaders KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala, and VD Satheesan for the post.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate examination has been cancelled following a widespread paper leak, prompting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.
The Tamil Nadu government faces political turbulence as Chief Minister Vijay appoints a personal astrologer as an Officer on Special Duty, drawing criticism over administrative credentials. Ahead of a crucial assembly floor test, thirty rebel AIADMK MLAs led by S.P. Velumani and C.V. Shanmugham have pledged support to the TVK-led government, officially severing ties with the BJP. During the session, Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his controversial stance on Sanatana Dharma. Administratively, the state announced the closure of seven hundred liquor shops near schools and temples, alongside new bans on political hoardings and the creation of women's safety task forces. In Kerala, a leadership struggle for the Chief Minister post has emerged between K.C. Venugopal and V.D. Satheesan following the UDF election victory. Meanwhile, in Telangana, a POCSO case was filed against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bandi Sai Bhagirath. The broadcast also confirmed the return of actor Mohanlal for the third installment of the Drishyam film franchise.
In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay’s TVK faces a political standoff as Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar demands proof of a 118-seat majority before government formation.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, VD Satheesan, the Leader of Opposition in Kerala and a chief contender for the Chief Minister position, discussed the recent election results and the political landscape in the state.
This broadcast analyses the Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly election exit polls and decodes what to expect on the Verdict Day on May 4.
The Axis My India exit poll has predicted a clear victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front in the Kerala Assembly elections.
Congress Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan cited anti-incumbency and recent local body successes as evidence of a United Democratic Front resurgence.
Opposition leader VD Satheesan expresses confidence that Congress-led United Democratic Front will secure over 100 seats in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, predicting the Left Democratic Front will fall below 40 seats.
This news report examines the growing friction within the Congress party as Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor skipped a high-level Kerala election strategy meeting in Delhi. While sources indicate Tharoor 'obtained permission from the party high command to be absent' to attend a government program with the Prime Minister in his constituency, the move has fueled speculation of a 'mega split' in the Kerala unit. The bulletin highlights that this is not an isolated incident, noting previous instances where Tharoor's positions on the Emergency and legislative bills diverged from the official party line. Tensions reportedly escalated following a protocol breach at the Kochi Mahapanchayat, where Tharoor was allegedly ignored by the top brass. Despite these internal fault lines, the Congress leadership, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, continues to focus on the upcoming assembly elections, urging state leaders to maintain discipline and avoid public displays of infighting that could damage the United Democratic Front's (UDF) electoral prospects.
