Rajendra Arlekar & V. D. Satheesan

Rajendra Arlekar: Rajendra Arlekar, the Governor of India — Kerala, administered the oath of office to V. D. Satheesan and his 20-member Cabinet, formally inaugurating the new government.

V. D. Satheesan: V. D. Satheesan was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of India — Kerala, leading the United Democratic Front (UDF) government after a decade. He is credited with strengthening the Congress-led alliance and will oversee the implementation of new policies.

Rajendra Arlekar: Rajendra Arlekar, the Governor of India — Kerala, cast his vote in the local body polls, demonstrating participation in the democratic process.

V. D. Satheesan: V. D. Satheesan, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, expressed confidence in a India — United Democratic Front (Kerala) victory and addressed allegations against Rahul Mamkootathil, stating the party's swift action would mitigate impact.