Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/05/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Nettoor, Kerala |
Latest News about V. D. Satheesan
18/05/2026
V. D. Satheesan was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala on 18 May 2026 at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, succeeding Pinarayi Vijayan after the United Democratic Front's victory in the assembly election. His appointment ended a decade-long rule of the Left Democratic Front led by Pinarayi Vijayan, with the Congress Party announcing his name after 10 days of suspense over the top leadership role following the May 4 election results.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vadassery Damodaran Satheesan |
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| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
| Aliases | VDS |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | B.A. (Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Ernakulam) |
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| Law | LL.B. (Law Academy, Thiruvananthapuram), LL.M. (Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram) |
| Diploma | Post Graduate Diploma in Social Service (Rajagiri College of Social Sciences) |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Trekking |
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| Languages Known | Malayalam, English |
Family
| Father | K. Damodara Menon (deceased) |
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| Mother | V. Vilasini Amma (deceased) |
| Wife | R. Lakshmi Priya |
| Children | One daughter (Unnimaya) |
Career
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| Trade Unions | President of multiple workers associations in Cochin industrial belt |
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Social Media
| Website | https://www.vdsatheesan.org/ |
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| [email protected] |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Involved in student politics from school days | |
| 2. Gold Medalist in university-level speech and debate competitions | |
| 3. 5-time University Union Councillor (Kerala & M.G. University) |