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Watch Congress Expands Kerala CM Consultations As Satheesan-Venugopal Battle IntensifiesVD Satheesan was among the main contenders for the post, along with veteran leaders KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala.Also read | VD Satheesan named next Kerala chief minister as Congress ends suspenseThe Congress-led UDF won 102 of the 140 seats in the 2026 Kerala assembly elections, while the LDF secured 35 seats.Who is VD SatheesanV D Satheesan served as Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly before the Congress-led UDF registered a decisive victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.With the announcement of the new CM, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) is set to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar later in the day to formally stake claim to form the government.Satheesan also won the 2026 Assembly election from the Paravur constituency, securing his sixth consecutive term as MLA. He received 78,658 votes and defeated CPI candidate E T Taison Master by a margin of 20,600 votes. He has represented Paravur since 2001, completing 25 years in the constituency.As leader of opposition since 2021, he emerged as one of the key faces of the United Democratic Front’s campaign against the ruling Left government, taking an active role in raising issues related to governance and administration. He also served as Vice President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee and took over the Opposition leadership post from Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala after the 2021 Assembly election.Born in 1964 in Nettoor near Kochi, Satheesan is a lawyer by profession. He entered public life through the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and later rose through the Youth Congress, building his career on grassroots organisational work.He is regarded as part of a younger, reform-oriented section within the Congress leadership in Kerala. His major political breakthrough came in 2021 when he was unexpectedly appointed Leader of Opposition after the UDF’s defeat to the Left Front under Pinarayi Vijayan, despite having no prior ministerial experience.He is an executive member of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), a member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), and the whip of the Congress Legislature Party. He is also active in trade union work and leads several workers’ organisations in the industrial belt of Cochin.Satheesan began his student political journey as Chairman of the MG University Union representing KSU and later served as Secretary of NSU. He was practising as a lawyer at the Kerala High Court when he entered the Assembly from North Paravur in 2001.He studied at Nettur and Panangad, completed his degree at Sacred Heart College, Thevara, and later earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Service from Rajagiri College of Social Sciences. He holds an LLB from Law Academy, Thiruvananthapuram, and an LLM from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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The high-intensity blast, which occurred on November 10, 2025, involved a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) that claimed 11 lives, injured numerous others, and caused widespread property damage.Filed before the NIA Special Court at Patiala House, the document names 10 accused associated with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The chargesheet, supported by 588 oral testimonies, 395 documents, and over 200 material exhibits, details how the group procured specialized laboratory equipment like MMO anodes and electronic circuits from both online and offline sources. Among those charged is the alleged mastermind, Dr Umer Un Nabi, a former Assistant Professor of Medicine at Al-Falah University in Faridabad. While Nabi is now deceased — his identity confirmed through DNA fingerprinting —charges against him are proposed to be abated, while proceedings continue against Aamir Rashid Mir, Jasir Bilal Wani, Dr. Muzamil Shakeel, Dr. Adeel Ahmed Rather, Dr. Shaheen Saeed, Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay, Soyab, Dr. Bilal Naseer Malla, and Yasir Ahmad Dar.The NIA’s exhaustive investigation, spanning Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi NCR, paints a chilling picture of a conspiracy involving radicalized medical professionals. According to the agency, the accused met clandestinely in Srinagar in 2022 to form “AGuH Interim” after a failed attempt to migrate to Afghanistan via Turkey. Under this banner, they launched “Operation Heavenly Hind,” a plot aimed at overthrowing the Indian government to impose Sharia rule. The investigation revealed that the group manufactured Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP) explosives using commercially available chemicals and conducted experiments to perfect the mixture. Evidence suggests the module was also experimenting with advanced weaponry, including rocket and drone-mounted IEDs intended to target security establishments across India.Beyond explosives, the NIA found the accused had illegally stockpiled prohibited arms, including AK-47 and Krinkov rifles. Searches conducted at Al-Falah University and various locations in Jammu & Kashmir provided forensic and voice analysis data that solidified the case. While 11 persons have been arrested in connection with case RC-21/2025/NIA/DLI, the NIA confirmed that efforts are still underway to track remaining absconders. The accused face multiple charges under the UA(P) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Explosive Substances Act, the Arms Act, and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.About the AuthorRaj Shekhar JhaRaj Shekhar Jha is a journalist for the Times of India with over a decade of experience in reporting on national security, terrorism, crime and prisons.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIran Signals More Safe Passage For Indian Ships As BRICS Meet Faces West Asia DivideIndia-Bound 46,000 TONNES LPG Ship Cross Strait Of Hormuz, Two Ships In 48 Hours | WatchKabul Partners With Indian Company, Signs $46MN Deal To Upgrade Quality Control Across Trade RoutesVijay Targets NEET Again, Says Medical Admissions Should Depend On Class 12 MarksCongress Claims Assam FIR Row Is Linked To Questions Over Himanta Sarma Assets | WatchCBI Arrests Five In NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case As Probe Expands Nationwide | WatchEx-Army Chief Naravane Backs People-To-People Ties To Improve India Pak RelationsAir India Cuts 29 International Routes As West Asia War Drives Up Fuel Costs And DisruptionsVijay Reverses Astrologer Appointment; PM Modi Orders Nearly 50% Convoy | Headlines@9EPS Removes Rebel Leaders Backing Vijay Government As AIADMK Internal Crisis Deepens123Photostories5 smart ways to give children the freedom to make choices without losing controlSuccess quote of the day by R. 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George on purpose, wealth, and service India asks US for waiver on Russian oil as Iran war squeezes energy supply: Report Why Australia became home to one of the world’s largest lizard populations | World News VD Satheesan NEW DELHI: Congress has picked VD Satheesan for the post of Kerala chief minister on Thursday. The announcement came more than a week after the Congress-led United Democratic Front swept back to power in Kerala, ending the second consecutive term of the Left Democratic Front-led by Pinarayi Vijayan.The decision was finalised by the Congress leadership after discussions within the party’s top brass, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. The chosen name reportedly edged past veteran leader KC Venugopal and was preferred over grassroots leader V D Satheesan.The landslide mandate in favour of the UDF came on May 4, reflecting a clear shift in public support towards the Congress-led alliance and a change from the Left Democratic Front government.The name was picked after days of intense backroom consultations in Thiruvananthapuram and New Delhi, with the Congress high command weighing competing claims from three senior leaders, VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala.The delay become a political story in itself in the last few days. The Congress-led UDF secured a decisive mandate on May 4, winning 102 of Kerala’s 140 seats, with the Congress emerging as the single largest party in the alliance with 63 seats.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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The BJP won 206 seats in the 294-member assembly, a sharp jump from its previous tally of 77, while the TMC was reduced to 80 seats.The modified notice is among the first major administrative measures announced by the new government under chief minister Suvendu Adhikari.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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