K Krishnankutty, a Janata Dal (Secular) MLA elected from Chittur constituency in Palakkad district, took oath Tuesday as Minister for Water Resources in the Kerala cabinet, replacing Mathew T Thomas. JD(S) is a constituent of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), headed by CPM in Kerala.
Governor P Sathasivam administered the oath of office and secrecy to Krishnankutty at a brief function at the Raj Bhavan at Thiruvananthapuram. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, members of the state cabinet and MLAs attended the function.