Kerala has a new government. After a decade of LDF rule, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) won a decisive mandate in the 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections — securing 102 seats in the 140-member assembly. The results, declared in early May 2026, ended Pinarayi Vijayan’s decade-long rule.
Now, all eyes are on one question: Who will be Kerala’s next Chief Minister — and who will be in the new cabinet?
This page has the latest Kerala Cabinet Ministers List 2026 — updated as soon as the official announcement is made.
🔴 LIVE UPDATE — May 14, 2026: UDF has won the 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections with 102 seats. Swearing-in ceremony has not yet taken place as of this update. V.D. Satheesan is the frontrunner for Chief Minister. Official cabinet list will be published here the moment it is announced. Official source: 👉 prd.kerala.gov.in
💡 Quick Answer: Kerala New CM 2026 (Expected): V.D. Satheesan (INC) Winning Alliance: UDF (United Democratic Front) — 102/140 seats Losing Alliance: LDF (Left Democratic Front) — significant seat loss BJP: Won 3 seats (historic milestone) Official Announcement: Awaited — check this page for updates Official Portal: 👉 kerala.gov.in
2026 Election Result — What Happened
The 2026 Kerala Assembly Election delivered a historic verdict:
| Alliance | Seats Won | Change |
|---|---|---|
| UDF (Congress + IUML + Kerala Congress M) | 102 | +++ |
| LDF (CPI-M + CPI + others) | ~35 | Heavy loss |
| BJP + NDA | 3 | Historic — first time 3 seats |
| Others | ~0 | — |
| Total seats | 140 | Majority: 71 |
Key highlights:
- UDF won with a landslide — 31 seats more than majority
- Several sitting LDF ministers lost their constituencies, including O.R. Kelu
- BJP’s Rajeev Chandrasekhar (Nemom), V. Muraleedharan (Kazhakuttom), and B.B. (Chathannoor) won — historic 3-seat performance
- Chandy Oommen won from Puthuppally with a record margin
- Strong anti-incumbency wave against 10-year LDF rule
Kerala CM 2026 — Who Will It Be?
The Congress high command (Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge) will officially decide the Chief Minister — in line with Congress tradition of central leadership choosing state CMs.
Top names being discussed:
V.D. Satheesan (Frontrunner)
- 5-time MLA from Paravur, Ernakulam
- Leader of Opposition in outgoing assembly
- Led UDF’s campaign against LDF
- IUML’s Kerala chief Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal has publicly backed him
- Widely credited for leading UDF’s comeback
Ramesh Chennithala
- Veteran Congress leader, won from Haripad (Alappuzha)
- Former Leader of Opposition
- Strong organisational backing
Chandy Oommen
- Won from Puthuppally with record margin
- Son of former CM Oommen Chandy
- Young face — younger generation preference
Official announcement: Congress MLAs will pass a resolution empowering the party high command to choose the CM. Swearing-in ceremony will be held at Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram — the same venue as previous oath-takings.
Expected Cabinet Ministers — UDF Leaders
The new cabinet can have maximum 21 ministers (including CM) under the 91st Constitutional Amendment.
Key leaders likely to get cabinet berths:
| Leader | Party | Expected Role |
|---|---|---|
| V.D. Satheesan | INC | CM (frontrunner) |
| Ramesh Chennithala | INC | Senior cabinet minister |
| Chandy Oommen | INC | Cabinet minister |
| K. Sudhakaran | INC | Senior role |
| IUML leaders | IUML | 2-3 cabinet berths (coalition partner) |
| Kerala Congress (M) | KC(M) | 1-2 berths |
This list will be updated with confirmed names and portfolios as soon as the swearing-in ceremony takes place and portfolios are allocated.
Official Kerala Cabinet Ministers List 2026
⚡ This section will be updated with the complete, confirmed list of Kerala Cabinet Ministers — names, parties, and portfolios — as soon as the new ministry is officially sworn in.
What to expect:
- Chief Minister name and portfolio
- All cabinet ministers with departments
- Ministers of State (MoS) if any
- Deputy CM if applicable
Official sources to watch:
- Kerala PRD: prd.kerala.gov.in
- Kerala Government Official: kerala.gov.in
- Kerala Legislature: niyamasabha.nic.in
Kerala CM History — All Chief Ministers Since 1957
For reference — all Kerala Chief Ministers since state formation:
| CM Name | Party | Period |
|---|---|---|
| E.M.S. Namboodiripad | CPI | 1957–1959 |
| Pattom Thanu Pillai | PSP | 1960–1961 |
| R. Sankar | INC | 1962–1964 |
| E.M.S. Namboodiripad | CPI(M) | 1967–1969 |
| C. Achutha Menon | CPI | 1969–1977 |
| K. Karunakaran | INC | 1977–1978 |
| A.K. Antony | INC | 1977, 1995–1996 |
| E.K. Nayanar | CPI(M) | 1980–1981, 1987–1991, 1996–2001 |
| K. Karunakaran | INC | 1981–1982, 1982–1987, 1991–1995 |
| Oommen Chandy | INC | 2004–2006, 2011–2016 |
| V.S. Achuthanandan | CPI(M) | 2006–2011 |
| Pinarayi Vijayan | CPI(M) | 2016–2026 (10 years) |
| New CM (2026) | INC/UDF | 2026 — awaited |
FAQs
Kerala new CM 2026 kaun hai? (കേരളത്തിലെ പുതിയ മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി ആര്?) V.D. Satheesan UDF ka frontrunner CM candidate hai। Official announcement swearing-in ceremony ke baad hogi। Is page par update milega।
Kerala 2026 election mein kaun jeeta? Congress-led UDF (United Democratic Front) ne 102/140 seats jeeti — landslide victory। LDF heavy loss ke saath haari।
Kerala ministers list 2026 kab announce hogi? Swearing-in ceremony ke time portfolios announce honge। Congress high command ne CM decide karna hai। Official announcement kerala.gov.in par aayegi।
Kerala cabinet mein kitne ministers hote hain? Maximum 21 ministers (CM including) — 91st Constitutional Amendment ke under।
BJP ne Kerala mein kitni seats jeeti? 3 seats — Nemom, Kazhakuttom, Chathannoor — Kerala mein BJP ka historic performance।
Is page ko kab update karenge? Jaise hi official swearing-in hogi aur portfolios announce honge — is page ko turant update kiya jaayega।
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Kerala Government Official | kerala.gov.in |
| Kerala PRD (Ministers List) | prd.kerala.gov.in |
| Kerala Legislature | niyamasabha.nic.in |
| Election Commission Kerala Results | results.eci.gov.in |
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This page is being updated in real-time as official announcements are made. Last updated: May 14, 2026. For official information, visit kerala.gov.in or prd.kerala.gov.in.