Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 -- Moments after the AICC formally announced V. D. Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, his first phone call went to reaffirm the United Democratic Front's internal unity and express gratitude to its key ally, the Indian union Muslim League.
Satheesan immediately contacted IUML president Panakkad Sadiqali Shihab Thangal, thanking him for the party's firm backing throughout the leadership discussions.
He conveyed that the League's consistent support and principled stance had played a crucial role in his elevation to the top post.
The call, coming just minutes after the official announcement, was widely seen as a political signal underscoring coalition cohesion.
The leadership decision followed days o...