New Delhi, May 14 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday congratulated VD Satheesan on being named the Chief Minister of Kerala, calling it a "richly deserved recognition" of his leadership, dedication, and service to the party and the people of the state.

He said he was delighted by Satheesan's appointment and recalled campaigning alongside him during the Assembly elections.

He also stressed that the United Democratic Front's (UDF) victory was a collective mandate for the alliance and called on all senior leaders and alliance partners to work together to meet the expectations of the people of the state.

In a post on X, Tharoor wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to Shri @VDSatheesan ji on being named leader of the Congress Legislatur...