Thiruvananthapuram | Amid reports that senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala will be the Home Minister in the incoming UDF government in Kerala, top police officers met him at his residence here on Sunday.

State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar and ADGP H Venkatesh called on Chennithala.

Responding to a question on whether it was a meeting with the Home Minister-designate, Chandrasekhar said it was a courtesy call and that they conveyed their congratulations to Chennithala.

"We also sought his directions and instructions. We discussed the swearing-in programme and the arrangements made for it," he said.

He said all security arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony on Monday have been put in place.

Chandrasekhar said confirmation on whether Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will attend the ceremony has not yet been received.

He added that the department is in touch with the Chief Ministers' offices of other states to obtain confirmation of their participation.

There are indications that Chennithala may handle the Home and Vigilance portfolios.

Discussions on ministers and portfolio allocation are still underway in Congress and UDF allies, with the final list expected to be handed over to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday evening.