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Just Remembered My Father Whats Wrong Asks Kerala Cm Vd Satheesan on Row Over Use of Caste Surname in Swearing in

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- Kerala CM V D Satheesan used caste surname 'Menon' in swearing-in, sparking controversy.
- He defended the move as honoring his father.
- Criticism from social media and some Congress leaders.
- Discussions about caste identity and political messaging.
- Published 2026-05-20.