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Strained Kerala government-Governor relations evident at Ministers’ swearing-in ceremony

The strained relations between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan were evident on Friday as K.B. Ganesh Kumar and Kadannappally Ramachandran were being sworn in as Ministers at Raj Bhavan.

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

Kadannappally Ramachandran, K.B. Ganesh Kumar sworn in as Ministers in Kerala Cabinet

Kadannappally Ramachandran and K.B. Ganesh Kumar were sworn in as Ministers in the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

IUML suspends 2 for attending Navakerala Sadas

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a key constituent of the United Democratic Front (UDF), has suspended two of its functionaries for attending the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s highly publicised Cabinet outreach programme, Navakerala Sadas.

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

UDF opposed to politicisation of universities, says Hassan

UDF convener M.M. Hassan opposes politicisation of universities in Kerala, criticises LDF and Governor's alleged "saffronisation" and "Marxistisation".

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Governor finds some support from the UDF

An arguably embattled Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, targetted by the Students Federation of India (SFI) for allegedly attempting to saffronise the State’s higher education sector, seems to have found some qualified support from the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Satheesan rules out joint agitation with LDF for fiscal federalism

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan said the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) fight to fend off the Centre’s trespasses on fiscal federalism would be independent of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)].

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

CPI(M) in Kerala perceives cracks in Opposition UDF over Centre’s ‘financial embargo’ on State

CPI(M) alleges Centre's "financial embargo" on Kerala has created political fissures in UDF. CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan said Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader P.K. Kunhalikutty had evinced interest to cooperate with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) to wrest what the Centre financially owed Kerala and also fight…

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Should India set a higher bar to address climate change?

The Hindu Parley podcast discusses whether India should set a higher bar to address climate change

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Navakerala Sadas leaves Kottayam, moves to Alappuzha

The Navakerala Sadas, a State-wide public outreach programme by the LDF government, drew to a close in Kottayam district on Thursday.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Chief Minister sending goons to attack Governor: Chennithala

UDF leader Ramesh Chennithala alleged CM sending goons to attack Governor, questioned lack of security for common man. He expressed confidence in Congress revival, citing UDF victory in panchayat by-elections. K.N.A. Khader read out 'chargesheet' against LDF govt's extravagance & corruption. Vicharana Sadas held in Kunnamangalam & Elathur to mock…

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023