Kerala Ministers: UDF Wins, New Government on the Way — Full Update
Who are the new Kerala ministers in the UDF government. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) dominated the 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections, winning approximately 102 seats — a decisive mandate that ends a decade of Left Democratic Front (LDF) rule in the state.
Kerala Cabinet 2026: Ministry Not Yet Formed
As of today the new Kerala ministry has not been announced. The UDF has won the election but the swearing-in ceremony, the selection of the Chief Minister of Kerala, and the full list of Kerala Cabinet ministers are yet to be finalised. This page will be updated the moment the official Kerala government minister list is announced.
Who Will Be the Next Chief Minister of Kerala? Possible Candidates
The Congress has remained cautious about naming a Chief Ministerial candidate, insisting that the mandate is for the party and the alliance, not for any single leader. In line with Congress tradition, the newly elected MLAs are expected to pass a resolution empowering the party high command to choose the next CM.
Here are the top names being discussed for the post of Kerala Chief Minister:
1. V. D. Satheesan — Front-Runner
The Leader of Opposition in the outgoing Kerala Assembly, Satheesan is considered the frontrunner. A five-time MLA from Paravur in Ernakulam district, he is widely credited with leading the charge against the LDF government in the Assembly for the past five years. IUML Kerala chief Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal has openly spoken in favour of Satheesan as CM.
2. Ramesh Chennithala — Senior Consensus Choice
A veteran Congress leader who won from the Haripad constituency in Alappuzha district, Chennithala served as Leader of Opposition during Pinarayi Vijayan’s previous term. He has been an All India President of NSUI and has strong organisational connections beyond Kerala.
3. K. C. Venugopal — High Command’s Man
As Congress’ National General Secretary (Organization), Venugopal is currently the second most powerful non-Gandhi Congress leader after party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, and is known to enjoy the trust of both Rahul Gandhi and Kharge. However, he did not contest the Assembly elections, which may be a limiting factor if the party decides the CM must be from among elected MLAs.
When Will Kerala Minister List 2026 Be Announced?
The new Kerala government is expected to be sworn in within the next few days following formal consultations between the UDF alliance partners and the Congress high command. The final decision on Kerala’s next Chief Minister is expected to be taken by the party’s high command after consultations with the newly elected MLAs.
⚡ This article will be updated with the complete list of Kerala Cabinet ministers — including their names, portfolios, and departments — as soon as the new ministry is officially announced.
Kerala Ministry: Key Facts to Know
- Total Cabinet strength: Up to 21 ministers allowed (including CM) under the 91st Constitutional Amendment
- Alliance: United Democratic Front (UDF), led by the Indian National Congress (INC)
- Key UDF partners: Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), Kerala Congress (M), and others
- Outgoing CM: Pinarayi Vijayan (CPI-M / LDF)
- Assembly: 140 seats; majority mark: 71 seats
- UDF seats won: ~102 seats (final count being updated)
Kerala Minister List 2026 — Coming Soon
| Portfolio | Minister Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Minister | To be announced | INC |
| Deputy CM | To be announced | TBA |
| Finance | To be announced | TBA |
| Home | To be announced | TBA |
| Health | To be announced | TBA |
| Education | To be announced | TBA |
| Agriculture | To be announced | TBA |
| PWD | To be announced | TBA |
Kerala Ministers List – Pinarayi Ministry
Find below the Kerala ministers list from Pinarayi 2.0 Cabinet, their party, portfolio and more.
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| Sl.No | Name | Portfolio | Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinarayi Vijayan | Chief Minister | Dharmadom |
| 2 | Adv. K. Rajan | Land Revenue Survey and Land Records Housing Land Reforms | Ollur |
| 3 | M. V. Govindan | Local Self Governments – Panchayats, Municipalities and Corporations Excise Rural Development Town Planning Regional Development Authorities Kerala Institute of Local Administration. | Taliparamba |
| 4 | O R Kelu | Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes. | Chelakkara |
| 5 | P Rajeev | Law Industries (Including Industrial co-operatives) Commerce Mining and Geology Handlooms and Textiles Khadi and Village Industries Coir Cashew Industry Plantation Directorate | Kalamassery |
| 6 | K. N. Balagopal | Finance National Savings. Stores Purchase. Commercial Taxes. Treasuries.Lotteries. State Audit. Kerala Financial Corporation. KSFE.State Insurance. Stamps And Stamp Duties. | Kottarakkara |
| 7 | Saji Cheriyan | Fisheries Harbour Engineering Fisheries University Culture Kerala State Film Development Corporation Kerala State Chalachitra Academy Kerala State Cultural Activists Welfare Fund Board Youth Affairs | Chengannur |
| 8 | V. N. Vasavan | Co-operation Registration | Ettumanoor |
| 9 | V. Sivankutty | General Education Literacy Movement Labour Employment and Training Skills, Rehabilitation Factories and Boilers Insurance Medical Service Industrial Tribunals Labour Courts | Nemom |
| 10 | P. A. Mohammed Riyas | Public Works Department Tourism | Beypore |
| 11 | R. Bindu | Collegiate Education Technical Education Universities (Except Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries, Medical and Digital Universities) Entrance Examinations National Cadet Corps Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Social Justice | Irinjalakuda |
| 12 | A. K. Saseendran | Forests Wild life Protection | Elathur |
| 13 | Veena George | Health Family Welfare Medical Education Medical University Indigenous Medicine AYUSH Drugs Control Woman & Child Welfare | Aranmula |
| 14 | V. Abdurahiman | Sports Wakf and Haj Pilgrimage Post and Telegraphs Railways | Tanur |
| 15 | Roshy Augustine | Irrigation Command Area Development Authority Ground Water Department Water Supply and Sanitation | Idukki |
| 16 | J. Chinchu Rani | Animal Husbandry Dairy Development, Milk Co-operatives Zoos Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | Chadayamangalam |
| 17 | KB Ganesh Kumar | Road Transport. Motor Vehicles. Water Transport. | Pathanapuram |
| 18 | K. Krishnankutty | Electricity ANERT | Chittur |
| 19 | P. Prasad | Agriculture Soil Survey & Soil Conservation Kerala Agriculture University Warehousing Corporation | Cherthala |
| 20 | G. R. Anil | Food and Civil Supplies Consume Affairs Legal Metrology | Nedumangad |
| 21 | Ramachandran Kadannappalli | Ports Museums Archaeology Archives | Kannur |
Kerala Ministers Portfolio – Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Portfolio
| 1 | Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice |
| 2 | Airports |
| 3 | All India Services |
| 4 | Coastal Shipping and Inland Navigation |
| 5 | Distress Relief |
| 6 | Election |
| 7 | Fire and Rescue Services |
| 8 | General Administration |
| 9 | Home |
| 10 | Information and Public Relations |
| 11 | Information Technology |
| 12 | Integration |
| 13 | Inter – State River Waters |
| 14 | Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation |
| 15 | Metro Rail |
| 16 | Non- Resident Keralites’ Affairs |
| 17 | Personnel and Administrative Reforms |
| 18 | Planning and Economic Affairs |
| 19 | Pollution Control |
| 20 | Printing and Stationery |
| 21 | Prisons |
| 22 | Sainik Welfare |
| 23 | Science, Technology and Environment |
| 24 | Scientific Institutes |
| 25 | State Hospitality |
| 26 | Vigilance |
| 27 | Welfare of Minorities |
Kerala Ministers List – Kerala Ministers And Their Car Numbers
Find below the list of Kerala Ministers list and their state card numbers.
| Minister | State Car Numbers |
|---|---|
| Pinarayi Vijayan | 1 |
| K Rajan | 2 |
| Roshy Augustine | 3 |
| K Krishnankutty | 4 |
| A K Saseendran | 5 |
| Ramachandran Kadannappalli | 6 |
| KB Ganesh Kumar | 7 |
| Saji Cheriyan | 8 |
| MB Rajesh | 9 |
| K N Balagopal | 10 |
| P Rajeeve | 11 |
| V N Vasavan | 12 |
| P Prasad | 13 |
| J Chinchurani | 14 |
| O R Kelu | 15 |
| V Sivankutty | 16 |
| Adv. P A Mohamed Riyas | 17 |
| Prof. R Bindu | 18 |
| Adv. G R Anil | 19 |
| Veena George | 20 |
| V Abdurahiman | 21 |
Source: GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
Source: keralacm.gov.in
