New Delhi, May 19 -- Newly-appointed Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan held his first press conference on Monday, hours after assuming office and holding the first meeting of his cabinet. While the announcement of free journeys in KSRTC buses for women, the setting up of a new department for old aged persons, and an increase in the payment to Asha workers made the most headlines, vehicle enthusiasts in the state also got something to cheer for.

The CM responded with a smile and nodding gesture to a question about allowing vehicle modifications.

"We promised to legalise it. It was the demand of a lot of youths, and it will be done," Satheesan said.

During the election campaign, too, Satheesan had promised that if UDF was elected to pow...