The crowd, including families and children, braved the humid weather to witness the historic moment.
Those unable to enter the venue gathered in large numbers outside the stadium, turning the surrounding areas into a festive gathering point.
Many supporters said they had waited 10 years for the alliance’s return to power, expressing confidence that it would deliver a strong government.
Slogans of “UDF zindabad” and chants in support of the coalition echoed through the venue, accompanied by drumbeats and celebrations.
Party leaders, MLAs-elect and MPs began arriving at the venue from around 8 am.
The Kerala capital turned into a sea of white on Monday as thousands of UDF workers and supporters from across the state gathered for the oath-taking ceremony of the Congress-led government, which returned to power after a decade-long Left rule with a thumping mandate in the Assembly elections.
The central stadium pavilion, set up for the ceremony, was packed to capacity with supporters dressed in white khadi shirts and mundu, waving flags of alliance partners and raising slogans in support of the coalition. The crowd, including families and children, braved the humid weather to witness the historic moment.
Those unable to enter the venue gathered in large numbers outside the stadium, turning the surrounding areas into a festive gathering point. Many supporters said they had waited 10 years for the alliance’s return to power, expressing confidence that it would deliver a strong government. Slogans of “UDF zindabad” and chants in support of the coalition echoed through the venue, accompanied by drumbeats and celebrations.
Party leaders, MLAs-elect and MPs began arriving at the venue from around 8 am.
Tight security arrangements have been put in place across the state capital, with special traffic and parking regulations in effect from 7 am to 4 pm due to the high-profile event and VIP movement.
