Satheesan’s first PM Modi meeting as CM on May 26; central aid talks expected

New Delhi/Kochi: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (May 26) in New Delhi in his first official engagement with the Prime Minister after assuming office, marking a politically significant development.

Satheesan, who reached Delhi late on Friday for a series of high-level meetings with Congress leaders, is expected to return to Kochi later on Saturday before travelling back to the national capital for the Prime Ministerial meeting.

The interaction with PM Modi is being closely followed, as it will be the first formal meeting between the Prime Minister and the newly sworn-in Kerala Chief Minister.

Agenda, political discussions in focus

Although the official agenda has not been disclosed, the discussions are expected to cover Kerala’s immediate development priorities, central assistance, and key state issues requiring Union government intervention.

Earlier in the day, Satheesan held back-to-back meetings with senior Congress leaders, reflecting the party leadership’s continued engagement with the new Kerala administration.

He first met Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal at around 9 a.m., followed by discussions with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

Satheesan later met senior leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

During these meetings, he is learnt to have thanked the Congress high command for its support during the Assembly elections.

Organisational matters and the party’s future political strategy were also discussed, according to sources.

Crowds at Kerala House and election outcome

Satheesan’s first visit to Delhi after becoming Chief Minister drew large crowds at Kerala House, where students and supporters gathered late into the night to greet him.

The Chief Minister spent time interacting with visitors and posed for photographs, contributing to the celebratory atmosphere surrounding his arrival in the national capital.

Satheesan led the Congress-led United Democratic Front to a decisive victory in the Assembly elections.

The UDF won 102 seats, while the Left was reduced to 35 seats from 99. The BJP opened its account with three seats.

On Monday (May 18), Satheesan, along with 20 Cabinet colleagues, was sworn in.