<span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">In Kerala, the discussions by the Left Democratic Front, regarding the formation of new State cabinet is in progress.</span> The swearing in ceremony of the new ministry is expected to be held on 20th of this month.<br />'' <br />''After the meetings with CPM and CPI, the Left government has decided to increase the Ministerial count to 21 this time. The final decisions regarding portfolio allocation will be conclusively arrived at before the LDF meeting on 17th of this month.<br />''<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />