V D Satheesan: Leading Kerala Towards a Golden Era

After V D Satheesan was announced as Kerala's next Chief Minister by the AICC, he visited senior Congress leader A K Antony, who offered advice based on his own tenure. Antony emphasizes Satheesan's communication skills and potential to lead Kerala toward progress, encouraging him to proceed cautiously.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 14-05-2026 16:48 IST | Created: 14-05-2026 16:48 IST
V D Satheesan: Leading Kerala Towards a Golden Era
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V D Satheesan, recently announced as Kerala's next Chief Minister by the AICC, received counsel from senior Congress leader A K Antony. Antony, with his rich political history as a three-time Chief Minister, shared personal insights, urging Satheesan to lead with poise and caution in the coming years.

Soon after the announcement, Satheesan, formerly the Leader of the Opposition, held a press conference, where he committed to steering Kerala towards developmental milestones. Following this, he made a significant visit to meet Antony, who has backed his appointment alongside the Congress high command including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge.

Antony reminisced about his own challenging tenure, advising Satheesan to avoid hasty decisions and focus on enduring solutions for Kerala's issues. Highlighting Satheesan's robust communication skills in the modern media landscape, Antony expresses hope for a transformative period under his leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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