Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s mention of caste surname while taking oath invites criticism from Congress leader
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan faced criticism for mentioning his caste surname during his oath of office. Congress leader Jinto John argued that the party should avoid caste names to promote inclusivity. Supporters of Satheesan defended his use of his full name, stating it is consistent with official documents.
- ▪V.D. Satheesan mentioned his caste surname during his oath of office, which drew criticism.
- ▪Congress leader Jinto John suggested that the party should drop caste names for inclusivity.
- ▪An old video of Satheesan taking oath without his caste name has circulated on social media.
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Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s mention of his caste surname while taking oath of office on Monday (May 18, 2026) has invited criticism, including from within his own party with Congress leader Jinto John saying that it is better for the Congress to shed caste names to be more inclusive.An old video of Mr. Satheesan swearing-in as an MLA with no mention of the caste name has also begun circulating on social media platforms.The Chief Minister had begun his oath with the line ‘I, Vadassery Damodara Menon Satheesan...’, while an old video of him taking oath as an MLA in the Assembly showed him beginning the oath with the line ‘I, V.D.
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