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.
✅ CONFIRMED — May 18, 2026: Chief Minister: V.D. Satheesan (Congress) — Kerala’s 13th CM Swearing-in: May 18, 2026 at 10 AM — Thiruvananthapuram Alliance: Congress-led UDF — 102/140 seats Total Cabinet: 21 ministers (CM + 20) Speaker: Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Deputy Speaker: Shanimol Usman ⚡ Official portfolios gazette notification ke baad update honge
💡 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:
Kerala Cabinet Ministers List 2026 — Full List
| # | Minister | Party | Constituency | Expected Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V.D. Satheesan | INC (Congress) | Paravur, Ernakulam | Chief Minister / Finance |
| 2 | Ramesh Chennithala | INC | Haripad, Alappuzha | Home & Vigilance |
| 3 | P.K. Kunhalikutty | IUML | Malappuram | Industries & IT |
| 4 | K. Muraleedharan | INC | — | TBA |
| 5 | Sunny Joseph | INC | — | TBA |
| 6 | Mons Joseph | KC (Joseph) | Kaduthuruthy, Kottayam | TBA |
| 7 | Shibu Baby John | RSP | — | TBA |
| 8 | Anoop Jacob | KC (Jacob) | — | TBA |
| 9 | C.P. John | CMP | — | TBA |
| 10 | A.P. Anil Kumar | INC | — | TBA |
| 11 | N. Samsudheen | IUML | Tanur, Malappuram | TBA |
| 12 | P.C. Vishnunath | INC | — | TBA |
| 13 | Roji M. John | INC | — | TBA |
| 14 | Bindu Krishna | INC | Kollam | Backward Classes Development |
| 15 | M. Liju | INC | — | TBA |
| 16 | K.M. Shaji | IUML | Wandoor, Malappuram | TBA |
| 17 | P.K. Basheer | IUML | Eranad | TBA |
| 18 | V.E. Abdul Gafoor | IUML | Kalamassery, Ernakulam | LSG / Urban Affairs |
| 19 | T. Siddique | INC | — | TBA |
| 20 | K.A. Thulasi | INC | — | TBA |
| 21 | O.J. Janeesh | INC | — | TBA |
⚡ Portfolios official gazette notification ke baad confirm honge — page update hoga।
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 |
Kerala UDF Government 2026 — Key Facts
Election Result:
- UDF won 102 out of 140 seats — largest majority in decades
- Congress alone: 63 seats — biggest victory
- LDF: Heavy loss
- BJP: 3 seats (Nemom, Kazhakuttom, Chathannoor) — historic for BJP in Kerala
Party-wise Cabinet Share:
- INC (Congress): 14 ministers (including CM)
- IUML: 5 ministers
- KC (Joseph): 1
- RSP: 1
Key appointments:
- CM: V.D. Satheesan — 13th Chief Minister of Kerala — first Congress CM since Oommen Chandy (2011-16)
- Home: Ramesh Chennithala — veteran, former Home Minister previously
- Speaker: Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan
- Deputy Speaker: Shanimol Usman — notable women’s representation
Historic note: Entire cabinet sworn in together on Day 1 — after nearly six decades (CM Satheesan’s commitment)
FAQs
Kerala 2026 mein CM kaun hain? V.D. Satheesan (Congress, INC) — Kerala ke 13th Chief Minister। Paravur, Ernakulam se MLA। Swearing-in May 18, 2026।
Kerala Home Minister 2026 kaun hain? Ramesh Chennithala — Congress, Haripad constituency। Veteran leader, pehle bhi Home Minister reh chuke hain।
Kerala 2026 election kaun jeeta? Congress-led UDF ne 102/140 seats jeeti। Congress akela 63 seats — landslide victory। LDF haari।
Kerala cabinet mein kitne ministers hain? 21 (CM + 20 ministers) — 91st Constitutional Amendment ke under maximum limit।
Kerala Speaker 2026 kaun hain? Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan — Speaker। Shanimol Usman — Deputy Speaker।
Official source: kerala.gov.in | prd.kerala.gov.in
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.