UDF has no plans to revive Loka Kerala Sabha in LDF-era format: Satheesan
CM says discontinuing Loka Kerala Sabha is a ‘political decision’ of UDF and that there has been no change in its position
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of the United Democratic Front (UDF) affirmed on September 21, 2026, that his government has no intentions to revive the Loka Kerala Sabha in the same format as it was during the prior Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. Satheesan asserted that the discontinuation of the platform was a "political decision" of the UDF and reiterated that the stance has not changed.
Additionally, he stated that the government has not set aside any funds for the sixth edition of the Loka Kerala Sabha. The secretariat of the Loka Kerala Sabha remains operational, and the government has allocated resources only for its administrative costs and initiatives like the Business Leadership Meet under NoRKA. The emphasis is on expatriate welfare schemes, with funds reserved for the initial stages of implementing related proposals.
The report emerged in response to media speculation that the UDF government might reconsider continuing the Loka Kerala Sabha. Recent allocations include ₹2 crore for administrative expenses, and separate funds of ₹1 crore each for the Pravasi Mission and the Sherpa project aimed at assisting non-resident investors. The UDF had previously criticized the Loka Kerala Sabha for its approach to categorizing expatriates, suggesting it involved wasteful expenditure.
Established by the LDF government, the Loka Kerala Sabha serves as a platform to engage the Malayali diaspora globally, encouraging Non Resident Keralites (NRKs) to participate actively in the state's legislative and developmental processes.
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