UDF to finalise Cabinet formation on Saturday

United Democratic Front (UDF) convener Adoor Prakash said on Friday that the UDF leadership meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram was only a “formal” gathering. The meeting did not arrive at any final decisions regarding ministerial berths. Key decisions regarding the new government, including Cabinet formation and portfolio allocation, would be finalised at another meeting scheduled for Saturday, he added.

Addressing the media after the UDF leadership meeting, Mr. Prakash said preparations are progressing for the swearing-in ceremony to be held on Monday. He indicated that along with the Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan, other UDF leaders may also take oath on the same day.

When asked about the composition of the State Cabinet, the UDF convener said that all such matters would be discussed during Saturday’s meeting with constituent party leaders.

He clarified that Friday’s meeting did not take any final decisions regarding ministerial berths, the number of ministers to be allotted to each party, or portfolio distribution.

IUML national general secretary and MLA-elect P.K. Kunhalikutty also told mediapersons that no decision has been taken thus far. He said discussions among UDF leaders would continue on Saturday after more leaders, including IUML State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal, arrive in the State capital.