How Kerala’s new pookie CM won over the internet with a viral smile
But it is his response to a question ahead of his swearing-in that has gone viral.During the poll campaigning, the 61-year-old Congress leader said his government would allow vehicle modifications permitted by law if voted to power. During a presser, an attendee asked Satheesan about the Congress-led UDF’s campaign promise on allowing car and vehicle modifications.In response to the question, Satheesan first made a facial expression that has since gone viral on social media. He then replied, “It will happen just as it was told.” The reaction, alongside couple of other reactions shown by Satheesan, has now given the newly-sworn in CM the moniker of ‘pookieCM’. Pookie is a term of endearment used online. Satheesan said that his government is committed to fulfilling all promises made in the Congress manifesto for the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. “We are here to fulfill the aspirations of the people and the desires of youth,” Satheesan said, while asserting that the promises were not made merely to secure votes. What’s trending Several social media pages have since created content around the incident, using clips of Satheesan’s cheeky facial expression in different playful scenarios. One video paired Satheesan’s viral clip with a recent social media post by Tamil actor Vikram.Story continues below this ad
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