V. D. Satheesan

Politician, Lawyer

Indian Nettoor, Kerala

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/05/1964
Age62 years
BirthplaceNettoor, 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 NameVadassery Damodaran Satheesan
Political PartyIndian National Congress
AliasesVDS

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeB.A. (Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Ernakulam)
LawLL.B. (Law Academy, Thiruvananthapuram), LL.M. (Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram)
DiplomaPost Graduate Diploma in Social Service (Rajagiri College of Social Sciences)

Personal Life

HobbiesReading, Travelling, Trekking
Languages KnownMalayalam, English

Family

FatherK. Damodara Menon (deceased)
MotherV. Vilasini Amma (deceased)
WifeR. Lakshmi Priya
ChildrenOne daughter (Unnimaya)

Career

Political Positions
  • MLA from Paravur (Elected 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021)
  • Chairman, Mahatma Gandhi University Union
  • Secretary, N.S.U.(I) and A.I.C.C.
  • Whip, Congress Legislative Party
  • Vice President, K.P.C.C.
  • Chairman, Public Accounts Committee
  • Chairman, Estimates Committee (2011-2016)
  • Leader of Opposition (current)
  • 13th Chief Minister of Kerala (18 May 2026–)
Trade UnionsPresident of multiple workers associations in Cochin industrial belt
Awards
  • A.A. Rahim Memorial Award for Best Parliamentarian
  • Global Malayalee Council Award for Best MLA
  • Cherian J. Kappan Memorial Award for Best MLA
  • FOKANA recognition
  • Best Political Leader Award from Rajeev Gandhi Foundation
  • K.S. Narayanan Namboothiri Memorial Award
  • A. Pachan Foundation Award

Social Media

Websitehttps://www.vdsatheesan.org/
Email[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)
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