V.D. Satheesan

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan denied refusing to meet KSU leaders, addressing reports that he avoided meeting KSU president Aloshious Xavier amid disputes over the appointment of an individual with alleged ties to the Students Federation of India as a government pleader.

Kerala’s power crisis is partially attributed to the cancellation of long-term contracts during the LDF government’s term, according to V.D. Satheesan. The statement links the current energy challenges to policy decisions made under the LDF administration.

Kerala CM claims the previous CPI(M)-led LDF government agreed to include non-Muslim members on the Waqf Board. V.D. Satheesan accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of attempting to 'foment communal sentiments' against the Congress-led UDF government.

Rahul and Priyanka led Congress leaders in a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence in Delhi. Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar and Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan also participated in the protest.

The Kerala State Planning Board has been reconstituted with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan as chairperson and K.M. Chandrasekhar as vice chairperson. Chandrasekhar previously served as vice chairperson under the Oommen Chandy-led UDF government from 2011-16.

CM V.D. Satheesan launched the Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery with a ₹30 crore first prize. Tickets will be sold from July 20, with the draw scheduled for September 26, and each ticket costs ₹500.

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan claims his visit to Mookambika temple is a personal right and denies it is linked to 'soft Hindutva'. He emphasizes that his faith is a constitutional personal matter.

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan visited Kollur and performed a special pooja at Mookambika Temple. This was his first visit to Kollur after becoming CM.

V.D. Satheesan emphasized the importance of discourse and debate in democracy during a mock parliament event. Students from 20 schools in Thiruvananthapuram participated as parliamentarians in the event organized by Young Indians Trivandrum.

Cyber Crime Police filed a case against a Facebook user for sharing a fabricated poster falsely attributing a statement to Congress leader V.M. Sudheeran. The poster, which included photos of Sudheeran and Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan, falsely claimed Sudheeran criticized Satheesan.

A debris slip at a tunnel road construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district killed three people and left five missing. Search operations are ongoing, and Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan is set to visit the site.

Actor Ansiba Hassan plans to approach Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan for a fair investigation into a case against Tiny Tom. The case was registered against Tiny Tom for allegedly making defamatory and communal remarks against Ansiba.

The UDF government extended the accreditation period of Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS) until July 31, sparking debate. Senior UDF leaders, including V.D. Satheesan, had previously criticized the Left Democratic Front government for alleged unfair patronage of ULCCS.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan confirmed that journalist R. Rajagopal's passport was renewed. Rajagopal, an editor of The Telegraph, faced renewal issues due to an adverse verification report from Kolkata police, which cited his name's removal from the West Bengal electoral roll during a special revision.

The State government assured the AIIMS Kasaragod People’s Collective of support during a meeting between MP Rajmohan Unnithan and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Kasaragod is set to be included in a new AIIMS proposal.

Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of passing the Finance Bill in violation of Assembly rules to benefit private liquor firms. The accusation includes claims of unnecessary haste and stubbornness in providing tax cuts to liquor companies.

The Kerala government is examining Adani's proposal to sell a 49% stake in Vizhinjam port to MSC Group. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan criticized Adani Group for not communicating the decision to the state government, stating approval is mandatory for such a move.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced 541 projects will be completed within 100 days, stating a countdown has begun for their implementation after Cabinet approval. The statement was made during the presentation of the Kerala Appropriation Bill, 2026 in the Assembly.

The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution urging the central government to withdraw recent amendments to the FCRA rules. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, criticized the amendments as violating constitutional provisions and federal principles.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated that the state government's approval is required for the transfer of a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited to MSC Group. Adani Ports has not yet obtained this approval, despite APSEZ's earlier announcement of the ₹13,220 crore deal.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has requested West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's assistance to resolve the passport renewal issue of journalist R. Rajagopal. The process is stalled due to an adverse police verification report from Kolkata police.

CPI(M) leader M.V. Jayarajan accuses Kerala’s UDF government of suppressing free speech by using police to file cases against social media users and pressuring Meta to remove critical posts about Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan under the Information Technology Act.

A dispute over tax rates for low-alcohol beverages is ongoing, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stating the UDF government will decide. The LDF government introduced low-alcohol beverages as a new category in its 2022-23 liquor policy, while the current UDF government set the tax rates.

Kerala's Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has proposed inter-State collaboration with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry to combat drug smuggling through joint enforcement and intelligence sharing. The initiative aims to dismantle criminal enterprises exploiting cross-border drug trafficking networks.

Student-youth organizations AIYF and AISF staged a protest march to the DEO office in Thrissur, alleging police excesses and accusing the PM SHRI scheme of promoting a 'saffron agenda'. Protesters compared V.D. Satheesan to V.D. Savarkar in their slogans.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced that the government will review social security pension guidelines. The revision aims to reassess existing frameworks for pension eligibility and benefits.

Kerala plans to establish a commission to study the backwardness of specific areas and communities. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan emphasizes resource allocation for Malabar, coastal, and hill regions to improve development, infrastructure, health, and education. The government will assess the feasibility of creating new districts and taluks.

Thomas Isaac criticizes the Kerala Budget for having an extensive wish list but insufficient funding. He notes that Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, who discussed resource mobilization in podcasts, did not include specific measures in the Budget.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, reviving the Cauvery water dispute. The article also highlights Kerala's first budget under Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and tensions between Israel and Hezbollah affecting a U.S.-Iran deal.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan emphasizes private investment as the key to boosting the state's economy, dismissing Opposition claims that the UDF is pushing privatization. The government plans to introduce new economic models.

Kerala's budget focuses on the silver economy through elderly welfare initiatives, including eldercare services, retirement infrastructure, geriatric healthcare innovations, and elderly entrepreneurship. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced the formulation of a comprehensive Silver Economic Policy.

Kerala’s Revised Budget includes major announcements like Land Reforms 2.0 and a hike in rubber Minimum Support Price (MSP) by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The budget presentation emphasized 'governance with empathy' and featured numerous policy proposals.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is set to present the revised budget in the Assembly today. This will be the first budget of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, which took office in May following a decisive victory in the April 9 Assembly elections.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is presenting the UDF government's first budget for 2026-27. The budget is being closely observed for the inclusion of the five Indira Guarantees promised by the UDF during the Assembly election campaign.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will present the Revised Budget for 2026-27 on June 19, 2026. The event, the first budget by the new Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, will begin at 9 a.m.

V.D. Satheesan is set to present the Budget as the third Congress Chief Minister in Kerala. He will present the Budget due to handling the Finance portfolio.

The Kerala government did not assign specific departments to any special government pleader, according to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.

Kerala has launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ free bus travel scheme for women, inaugurated by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at Thampanoor. The inaugural journey, which included the CM and other dignitaries, was operated by a women crew to the Secretariat.

KSRTC aims to become more professional, according to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The statement highlights efforts to improve the organization's operations.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will flag off the 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme, offering free travel for women and transgender persons on KSRTC's ordinary services starting June 15, 2026.