Himachal CM Sukhu Attends Kerala Oath Ceremony, Congratulates VD Satheesan on Becoming Chief Minister

May 18, 2026

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today participated in the oath-taking ceremony of the Chief Minister of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram. CM Sukhu extended hearty congratulations and best wishes to VD Satishan on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala.

CM Sukhu expressed confidence that under the leadership of VD Satishan, Kerala will achieve new milestones in the fields of development, social justice, transparency, and public welfare policies. He said that Kerala has been a leading state among the progressive states of the country, and the new government will work to meet the aspirations of the people.

Wishing the newly formed government a successful term, he said that mutual cooperation and better coordination between states will further strengthen the country’s federal system.

Oath Taken at Central Stadium

VD Satishan took the oath as Chief Minister today at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Along with him, some other legislators also took the oath as ministers. After Satishan’s oath, Rahul Gandhi hugged him. Several top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge, were present at the oath-taking ceremony.

Sukhu to Return from Kerala to Delhi Today

CM Sukhu may return to Delhi this afternoon. There is currently no official plan for him to return to Shimla from Delhi. It is being said that if he gets time to meet with central ministers, CM Sukhu may stay in Delhi today and could return to Shimla by tomorrow.