Chief Minister-designate Pinarayi Vijayan today called on Kerala Governor Justice (retd) P Sathasivam and handed over a list of his 19-member cabinet.

The governor greeted Vijayan with a bouquet and exchanged pleasantries. The meeting lasted for about 15 minutes.      

Vijayan told reporters at Raj Bhavan that he had handed over the list containing names of his ministers. "People are seeing this government with a lot of expectations", he said.     

When asked if any decisions can be anticipated to match the expectations of the people, he quipped "wait and watch."    

Before proceeding to Raj Bhavan, he visited AKG Centre, the headquarters of CPI(M)'s office. Hundreds of party workers, who had come from various parts of the state, especially from Kannur and Kasaragod districts in north Kerala, cheered him as he left for the Raj Bhavan.

72-year-old Vijayan, son of a toddy tapper, will be sworn in as 12th Chief Minister of Kerala at a function at the Central Stadium Thiruvananthapuram at 4 pm today.