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Kerala Bank nomination: posters against IUML MLA appear in Malappuram

IUML's P. Abdul Hameed's nomination to Kerala Bank's director board has caused strong resentment within the Muslim League. Posters describing him as Judas have appeared across Malappuram. The nomination is seen as a ploy by CPI(M) to woo IUML, which is fighting the CPI(M) over the merger of all District…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Alleged use of bogus IDs in YC organisational poll, CEC seeks report

YC suffers setback as fraud allegations emerge: CPI(M) & BJP accuse YC of treason & breach of security; YC defends sanctity of polls; Sudhakaran says AICC to weigh merit of allegation.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Navakerala Sadas is only for CPI(M) and cronies: Satheesan

‘The event is a public relations exercise by the LDF, with an eye on Parliament elections, and that too at a time when people of the State are leading a hand-to-mouth existence’

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

IUML legislator’s nomination to Kerala Bank board kindles speculations

IUML's P. Abdul Hameed nominated to Kerala Bank's director board. IUML leadership expressed happiness, rejecting speculations of CPI(M) attempting to win IUML around. Hameed holds record for longest-serving leader in post. UDF taking on CPI(M) legally for amalgamating district banks into Kerala Bank. IUML wants to work together to move…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Veteran CPI(M) leader Sankaraiah cremated with state honours in Chennai

Veteran CPI(M) leader N. Sankaraiah, who was a founding member of the party, was cremated with State honours on Nov 16 in Chennai. T.N. CM M.K. Stalin had announced the funeral. The procession was joined by CPI(M) leaders, DMK MP A. Raja, MDMK general secretary Vaiko and other leaders. Police…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Violence affecting West Bengal politics: Governor on Joynagar murder case

Governor Bose asserts strong action will be taken against violence in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas district. Trinamool Congress leader Saifuddin Laskar shot dead, one of accused lynched by locals. Family members and local party leadership blamed CPI(M) leader. Houses of CPI(M) supporters ransacked and set on fire.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Nallakannu pays respects to his friend and comrade

Chennai Veteran CPI leader R. Nallakannu paid tribute to N. Sankaraiah, his comrade since college days. They faced "conspiracy cases" together, and when CPI split, both maintained cordial relationship. Nallakannu recalled Sankaraiah's role in Quit India movement and his life sentence in Nellai conspiracy case.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

When Sankaraiah broke down

CPI(M) leader N. Sankaraiah, who faced police brutality, repression and long jail terms, publicly broke down on a rare occasion. The incident that took place in 2022 drew the state’s attention.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

When Sankaraiah’s pull-out led to AIADMK’s maiden win

Veteran Marxist N. Sankaraiah made way for AIADMK candidate in 1973, paving way for party's maiden electoral victory. His selfless act was recalled by AIADMK's V.K. Sasikala in her condolence message.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Satheesan slams govt. for ‘neglecting farm sector’

Oppn. Leader Satheesan visits Alappuzha farmer's home who committed suicide due to govt. neglect of farming sector. He criticizes govt. for not paying for paddy procurement & CPI(M) for cyber-attack against women who protested non-receipt of pensions. Accuses govt. of covering up failures by blaming Centre.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023