India, May 19 -- VD Satheesan, who led the Congress-led UDF back to power in Kerala after a decade by decimating the Left front, took oath as Kerala Chief Minister on Monday. His 20-member Cabinet, including Ramesha Chennithala, who was in the CM race earlier, were also administered the oath of office by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Monday. Alliance parties, including the UDF's second-largest constituent, IUML, have also been accommodated in the ministry.

Thousands of Congress workers arrived in the State capital from across Kerala for the event. Besides Satheesan and Chennithala, the new Cabinet includes senior Congress leaders K Muraleedharan, AP Anil Kumar and State party chief Sunny Joseph. Congress president Mallikarjun K...