VD Satheesan visits Pinarayi Vijayan after taking charge as Kerala chief minister-designate

Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan met outgoing CM Pinarayi Vijayan at the latter's residence in Thiruvananthapuram, marking a symbolic end to the State's hard-fought election cycle. The two leaders posed with their hands entwined and with smiles, giving the waiting media a memorable moment of cordiality. Satheesan stressed continuity in governance and ongoing development projects, stating that initiatives launched by previous governments would not be discontinued. He also announced that he will eschew all extravaganza and direct only the minimum security needed due to the State's tight financial condition.