UDF Government Sworn In: K Sudhakaran Takes Oath as Kerala CM, Cabinet of 21 Ministers

["K Sudhakaran, the veteran Congress leader who masterminded the UDF campaign strategy, was sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister at Raj Bhavan on Thursday morning in a ceremony attended by thousands of party workers and leaders.","The 21-member cabinet includes senior Congress leaders, Kerala Muslim League ministers, and Kerala Congress (M) representatives, reflecting the coalition arithmetic of the UDF alliance.","In his first address as CM, Sudhakaran promised immediate implementation of the 100-day agenda, including waiver of pending KSFE chitties, restoration of Local Self Government autonomy, and review of controversial infrastructure projects.","The LDF, led by outgoing CM Pinarayi Vijayan, sits in opposition for the first time in five years. Vijayan accepted the mandate gracefully, saying the party would do constructive opposition and return stronger."]