As a result of that, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) formed a seven-member coalition known as the Saptakakshi Munnani.

The Indian National Congress suffered a massive debacle, being reduced to a mere 9 seats- the worst performance of the party in the state till date.

Veteran Communist Leader E. M. S. Namboothiripad was sworn in as the Chief Minister on 6 March 1967.

No viable coalition took shape, and Kerala went back to President Rule for another 2 years.

For the first time in Kerala's history, the cabinet also included members from Muslim League.

On 24 October 1969, EMS submitted resignation owing to the loss of majority in the assembly.

[1] Within a week of the resignation of E M S Namboothiripad, M N Govindan Nair of CPI informed the Governor that their party was ready to form an alternate government.