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V. D. Satheesan
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V. D. Satheesan

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V. D. Satheesan is an Indian politician and lawyer currently serving as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala since May 2026. A member of the Indian National Congress, he has represented the Paravur constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly since 2001. Known for his assertive and reform-oriented leadership, he previously served as the Leader of the Opposition from 2021 to 2026, where he played a pivotal role in the United Democratic Front's electoral resurgence. Before entering full-time politics, he practiced law at the Kerala High Court for a decade.

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Born
1964-05-31 · 62 years old
Birth place
Nettoor, Kochi, Kerala, India
Education
Panangad High School; Sacred Heart College, Thevara; Kerala Law Academy Law College; Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram; Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
Career
Lawyer at the Kerala High Court

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