Kerala Cabinet Ministers 2026: Full List of New Ministers and Chief Minister

Last Updated on May 10, 2026 by Babusona Mondal

The political landscape of God’s Own Country has undergone a historic shift following the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026. After a decade of LDF rule, the voters have delivered a decisive mandate, bringing the United Democratic Front (UDF) back to power with a landslide victory.

If you are looking for the latest updates on the Kerala Cabinet Ministers 2026, the Kerala New Ministers 2026, and the Kerala Chief Minister 2026, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the new administration.

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The Big Shift: UDF Sweeps Kerala Elections 2026

In a major political turnaround, the Congress-led UDF secured 102 seats in the 140-member Legislative Assembly. The results, declared in early May 2026, saw several veteran leaders from the outgoing LDF cabinet lose their seats, signaling a strong anti-incumbency wave.

Who is the Kerala Chief Minister 2026?

Following the UDF’s massive win, the coalition has moved swiftly to elect its leader. While Pinarayi Vijayan served as the Caretaker Chief Minister immediately after the results, the UDF is set to swear in its new leader.

• Projected Chief Minister: V.D. Satheesan (Current frontrunner and Leader of the Opposition who led the UDF campaign).
• Other Key Leaders: Senior leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and Chandy Oommen (who won with a record margin in Puthuppally) are expected to play pivotal roles in the new government.

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Kerala New Ministers 2026: Expected Cabinet Faces

The new cabinet is expected to be a blend of experienced veterans and fresh, young faces. Based on the 2026 election winners, here is a look at the prominent leaders likely to be included in the Kerala Cabinet 2026:

Key Winners & Potential Ministers

Name	Constituency	Party	Expected Portfolio
V.D. Satheesan	Paravur	INC	Chief Minister / Home
Ramesh Chennithala	Haripad	INC	Revenue or PWD
Chandy Oommen	Puthuppally	INC	Youth Affairs / IT
P.K. Firos	Koduvally	IUML	Education or Local Self Govt
Aryadan Shoukath	Nilambur	INC	Tourism / Culture
Bindhu Krishna	Kollam	INC	Health or Women & Child Dev
Shibu Baby John	Chavara	RSP	Labour / Industries
Mons Joseph	Kaduthuruthy	KC	Water Resources

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Major Highlights of the 2026 Kerala Election Results

1. UDF Landslide: Won 102 seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark of 71.
2. LDF Setback: The CPI(M)-led front saw a significant reduction in seats, with many ministers, including O.R. Kelu, losing their constituencies.
3. BJP Breakthrough: The BJP achieved a historic milestone by winning three seats: Nemom (Rajeev Chandrasekhar), Kazhakuttom (V. Muraleedharan), and Chathannoor (B.B. Gopakumar).
4. Rise of Youth: Several young candidates from the UDF and Independent rebels (like V. Kunhikrishnan in Payyannur) won against seasoned politicians.

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What to Expect from the Kerala New Government?

The Kerala New Ministers 2026 face the task of implementing the UDF’s vision for the state. Key focus areas are expected to include:

• Infrastructure: Revitalizing delayed PWD projects.
• IT Policy: Building on the 2026 IT policy to create 5 lakh jobs.
• Welfare: Enhancing social security pensions and healthcare access.

Stay Updated

The official swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. We will update the Full List of Kerala Cabinet Ministers 2026 with their specific portfolios as soon as the Governor administers the oath of office.

Download Kerala Minister List 2026 PDF

As the official portfolio allocation is updated by the Raj Bhavan, you can download the Full Kerala Cabinet Minister List 2026 PDF directly from our website. We provide verified data for all 234 constituencies and their winning representatives.

[Download Official Kerala Cabinet List 2026 PDF]