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Anti-incumbency wave will give UDF a decisive win at Puthuppally, says Satheesan

UDF leader VD Satheesan expresses confidence in Oommen Chandy's ability to reach a dream target; highlights anti-incumbency wave, CPI(M)'s abuse of power, BJP-CPI(M) nexus, cyber attack on Jayasurya & Achu Oommen, & govt's failure to distribute Rs.50cr of Rs.1100cr earmarked for Rubber Price Incentive Scheme.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

In the political shadow of Oommen Chandy

The byelection in Puthuppally is a unique battle of ideas, with the UDF banking on the legacy of the late leader, the LDF on its development agenda, and the BJP on the welfare schemes of the Union government. It is also a battle of identities, with the Orthodox and Jacobite…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Campaigning in Puthupally hits slow note amidst Onam festivities

Even as the high-decibel campaigning in Puthupally has switched to a slow note with the Onam festivities hitting a crescendo, electioneering has continued to pick up pace here with the candidates reaching out to the maximum number of voters amidst the holidays.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

BJP announces candidate for Puthuppally bypoll

After days of indecision and hectic parleys, the battle lines for a triangular fight have been drawn at Puthuppally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announcing G. Lijin Lal as its candidate for the byelection.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

LDF, UDF intensify electioneering at Puthuppally

Amid uncertainty, Congress & CPI(M) campaigns in Puthuppally hit fever pitch. LDF seeks to mend bridges with NSS. LDF candidate visits Nair, Orthodox Syrian Church & SNDP Yogam leaders. Congress candidate takes out quick tour. BJP yet to enter fray, pre-electioneering works under way. BJP to hold election convention on…

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Scales weigh in favour of Jaick C. Thomas as CPI(M) candidate in Puthuppally

Scales weigh in favour of Jaick C. Thomas as CPI(M) candidate in Puthuppally

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Tone set for LDF campaign in Puthuppally bypoll in Kerala

KOTTAYAM: CPM state committee member in Kerala K Anilkumar has set the tone for the LDF campaign in the Puthuppally bypoll through a Facebook post on Friday in which he has raised the issues pertaining to former chief minister Oommen Chandy's medical treatment and allegations of projecting the departed leader…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Puthuppally bypoll: Despite delay in announcing candidate, LDF looks to catch up with UDF on the ground

Unfazed by the continuing uncertainty over its candidate, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has commenced efforts to catch up with the United Democratic Front (LDF) at Puthuppally by kicking off election conventions

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Battle for Puthuppally looks to heat up gradually

The United Democratic Front (UDF), which announced the candidature of Chandy Oommen within hours after the declaration of the bypoll on September 5, made a rather slow start to its campaign.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Congress fires starting gun in race for Puthuppally by naming Chandy Oommen as UDF candidate

Congress announces Chandy Oommen as candidate for Puthuppally bypoll. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan casts it as referendum on Pinarayi government Congress hopes to repeat Thrikkakara success.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023