V D Satheesan Invites Siddaramaiah to Swearing-In Ceremony
V D Satheesan, Kerala's Chief Minister-designate, has invited Karnataka's CM Siddaramaiah to his swearing-in ceremony. The event is set for May 18, following Satheesan's victory in the Kerala Assembly elections. Despite the Congress-led UDF's strong win, internal debates delayed the CM's appointment decision.
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Kerala's political scene is in focus as V D Satheesan extends an invitation to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his upcoming swearing-in ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 am on May 18.
The invitation underscores a new chapter in Kerala politics following Satheesan's victory in a three-way contest for the chief ministerial position. His triumph comes after the Congress-led UDF swept the April 9 elections, securing a significant majority in the state assembly.
While the UDF's victory was decisive, the process of selecting a chief ministerial candidate was marked by internal party lobbying and grassroots protests. Key contenders included AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala. Siddaramaiah extended his congratulations to Satheesan during a phone call where the invitation was extended.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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