00:00We're joined by the man of the moment, the Chief Minister-Elect of Kerala, V.D. Sadeshan.
00:05Sir, firstly, congratulations.
00:08Sir, a big moment for you in your life also.
00:11What's your reaction actually?
00:13I express my gratitude towards Congress President Rahulji.
00:19They have taken a decision with the blessings of Madam Soniaji.
00:22I'm very grateful to them.
00:24I'm very grateful to them.
00:26And I dedicate my Chief Ministership.
00:30To the people of Kerala.
00:32And we have made many offers that we will start a new era.
00:39We will change Kerala.
00:40We will make changes.
00:43We will bring Kerala as the number one state in India.
00:48That is our hope.
00:51We will do for that.
00:52Sir, there was a slight delay.
00:53And actually, Congress supporters were a little upset with the celebration.
00:56So, is it time to give them back?
00:58It's quite natural.
00:59Congress is a democratic party.
01:01The CLP meeting adopted a resolution and entrusted the Congress President to take a decision.
01:09All the leaders communicated.
01:14This is not a one-sided decision which is happening in BJP or CPM.
01:19And they have interacted with the MLA's, MPs, former PCC presidents, senior leaders, even a cross-section of the public.
01:27They have contacted.
01:28This is a democratic procedure.
01:32This is a democratic procedure.
01:32This is not happening anywhere, any other parties.
01:35I am proud of that, this procedure.
01:38Maybe you can say that it is delayed.
01:40Many states, many parties are taking delaying decisions.
01:44Sir, this is a democratic process.
01:46I am proud to say that that democratic process is going on in my party.
01:51I am proud to.
01:52Sir, do you think finally it is the people's verdict that has been accepted by them?
01:56That is…
01:57That is…
01:57That is…
01:57That was a strong public statement.
01:58Yeah.
01:59Yeah.
01:59People are supporting the UDF.
02:02They wanted to make the UDF government as a number one government.
02:08Their hope is that.
02:09And our team UDF, thousands of workers and leaders work together as a single party.
02:16I have already stated to you that our team UDF is the model to the entire country for the coalition
02:24politics.
02:25One last question.
02:26You know, during your KSU time or Youth Congress time and also in the ministry whenever part of it.
02:32So, do you feel like it is a poetic justice?
02:34That is right.
02:35No.
02:35This is happening in politics.
02:38Somewhere we were…
02:39Sometimes we were sidelined.
02:41Sometimes we will get opportunities.
02:44There are so many very efficient people.
02:48Those who were with us are not even an MLA.
02:51I have been in the assembly for the last 25 years.
02:54My party has given me a chance.
02:57But somebody is not getting that opportunity.
03:00That is happening everywhere in all the parties.
03:03But I am happy with that.
03:05Yes, sir.
03:06Thank you so much.
03:08Thank you so much.
03:09Thank you so much.
03:21News on your screens right now.
03:23The first interview of Kerala Chief Minister-Elect.
03:27First on India Today.
03:29Speaking about what precisely is his wish, the expectations that he has of people.
03:35Shibibbol KG getting us that big interview of VD Satisan.
03:40The name that was announced just a short while ago by finally the Congress leadership deciding.
03:47A consensus was reached on it.
03:49And we will play out.
03:50We will play out that interview again for you.
03:53The first time we hear what the Chief Minister-Elect of Kerala has to say.
03:57Grateful to the people of the state, of course.
04:00And then apart from gratitude stating that there will be all expectations that he will be looking at and wish
04:07to fulfill.
04:08Remember VD Satisan is an experienced politician.
04:12Now, of course, first time Chief Minister for sure.
04:14But he understands the state.
04:17He understands the vision that people of Kerala expect.
04:24So, therefore, right now, we are going to play that exclusive in just a short while for you.
04:29So, 61-year-old VD Satisan, who is now going to become the Chief Minister of Kerala,
04:34has already served the Legislative Assembly multiple times.
04:39In fact, from Paravur has been representing it since 2001.
04:44So, let's listen in again to Chief Minister-Elect Kerala, VD Satisan.
05:00We are joined by the man of the moment, the Chief Minister-Elect of Kerala, VD Satisan.
05:06Sir, firstly, congratulations.
05:08Sir, a big moment for you in your life also.
05:12What is your reaction actually?
05:13I express my gratitude towards Congress President Rahulji.
05:19They have taken a decision with the blessings of Madam Soniaji.
05:23I am very grateful to them.
05:25I am very grateful to them.
05:26And I dedicate my Chief Minister-ship to the people of Kerala.
05:33And we have made many offers that we will start a new era.
05:39We will change Kerala.
05:41We will make changes.
05:43We will bring Kerala as the number one state in India.
05:48That is our hope.
05:51We will do for that.
05:52Sir, there was a slight delay and actually Congress supporters were a little upset with the celebration.
05:56So, is it time to give them?
05:59It's quite natural.
06:00Congress is a democratic party.
06:02The CLP meeting adopted a resolution and entrusted the Congress President to take a decision.
06:10All the leaders communicated.
06:14This is not a one-sided decision which is happening in BJP or CPM.
06:20And they have interacted with the MLA, MPs, former PCC presidents, senior leaders, even a cross-section of the public.
06:28They have contacted.
06:30This is the democratic procedure.
06:32Not happening anywhere, any other parties.
06:36I am proud of that, this procedure.
06:38Maybe you can say that it is delayed.
06:41Many states, many parties are taking delaying decisions.
06:45Sir, this is a democratic process.
06:46I am proud to say that that democratic process is going on in my party.
06:51I am proud to.
06:52Sir, do you think finally it is the people's verdict that has been accepted by them?
06:57That is…
06:57That was a strong public sentiment.
06:59Yeah, yeah.
07:00People are supporting the UDF.
07:03They wanted to make the UDF government as a number one government.
07:08Their hope is that.
07:09And our team UDF, thousands of workers and leaders work together as a single party.
07:16I have already stated to you that our team UDF is the model to the entire country for the coalition
07:24politics.
07:25One last question.
07:27You know, during your KSU time or Youth Congress time and also in the ministry whenever part of it.
07:32Do you feel like it is a poetic justice?
07:34That's right.
07:35No.
07:36This is happening in politics.
07:38Somewhere we were…
07:40Sometimes we were sidelined.
07:41Sometimes we will get opportunities.
07:43There are so many very efficient people.
07:49Those who were with us.
07:50Not even an MLA.
07:52I have been in the assembly for the last 25 years.
07:55My party has given me a chance.
07:58But somebody is not getting that opportunity.
08:01That is happening everywhere in all the parties.
08:04But I am happy with that.
08:06Sir, thank you so much.
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