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Kerala to fight Centre’s trespasses on fiscal federalism with like-minded States: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

He attributed Kerala’s financial woes to the Centre’s denial of GST compensation, setting an unreasonable ceiling on the State’s borrowing limit, tweaking the principle of revenue neutrality in GST to disadvantage provincial governments, and whittling down the stake of States in the revenue divisive pool.

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ED raid at Kandala bank puts CPI and LDF on the defence

An Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on the Communist Party of India-controlled Kandala Service Cooperative Bank has put the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) further on the defence.

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CPI(M) bats for Shoukath as he appears before Congress disciplinary panel over Palestine rally

CPI(M) and LDF attempt to protect Congress leader Shoukath's secular position, while Congress and IUML work to counter CPI(M)'s gambit. Both parties wary of CPI(M)'s attempts to weaken Congress and advantage BJP. Disciplinary committee seeks clarity on Shoukath's pro-Palestine rally, but no punishment expected.

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LDF’s no-confidence move in Panachikkad fails

The Left Democratic Front’s attempt to move a no-trust motion against the president of the Panchikkad grama panchayat suffered a setback on Monday with the ruling United Democratic Front and Bharatiya Janata Party abstaining from the discussion.

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Governor hints at strong rebuttal of govt. petition in SC

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday hinted that the Raj Bhavan would strongly rebut the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s accusation that he had failed to exercise his constitutional powers and duties by withholding gubernatorial assent to Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly.

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CPI(M) invites ‘disgruntled’ Congress workers to line up with LDF on Palestine

The CPI(M) invited Congress workers “disgruntled” with their party’s “ambivalent stance” on the Palestine question to line up with the LDF to voice solidarity with the victims of Israel’s “genocidal” war in Gaza.

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CPI, BJP ‘tie up’ for cooperative bank election in Kasaragod

The forthcoming election to the Paivalike Service Cooperative Bank has taken an unexpected turn with reports emerging that traditional rivals, the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have joined hands.

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J.P. Nadda says Pinarayi Vijayan govt. in Kerala soft-pedals on radicalism

BJP's J.P. Nadda also accused the LDF government of being steeped in corruption in various sectors, including education, health, transport, and recruitments.

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LDF seeks steps to alleviate rail passengers’ woes in Kannur

LDF to hold march to 5 railway stations in Kannur on Nov 2 to demand better facilities for commuters. Issues include Vande Bharat train disruption, lack of space in general compartments, reduced sleeper coaches, rescheduling, more MEMU/passenger trains, improved signalling, and station upkeep.

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Satheesan warns LDF against inducting Ganesh into Cabinet

Opposition warns LDF govt against inducting Kerala Congress (B) leader K.B. Ganeshkumar into Cabinet; Kerala HC dismisses Ganeshkumar's plea to quash criminal case. LDF had promised Cabinet berths to four allies on two-and-a-half-year sharing-term basis. HC order to pave way for exposing plot to denigrate Chandy: KPCC president.

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IUML to organise Palestine solidarity rally in Kozhikode on October 26

IUML's rally in Kozhikode to express solidarity with Palestine, send message to LDF govt. Over 1 lakh expected to attend. Rally to send message to BJP govt. to support independent Palestine & advocate ceasefire in Gaza. IUML & Samastha in open differences. Rally to show Muslim community stands united with…

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JD(S) Kerala unit scrambles to shrug off stigma of its national leadership aligning with BJP

JD(S) State unit scrambles to distance itself from national leadership's alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Embarrassment for JD(S) as Congress uses statement to try to weaken CPI(M)'s pivot to minorities. JD(S) leader Krishnankutty claims Thomas told national leadership alliance with BJP unacceptable. Ambiguous on whether party will formally split, change…

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I never said CPI(M) backed BJP-JD(S) alliance, says Gowda

JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda clarifies he never said Kerala's Left party supports BJP-JD(S) alliance. He said his party unit in Kerala is getting along with LDF govt. Kumaraswamy said situation in Kerala is different from Karnataka & issue confined to party in Karnataka.

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Deve Gowda’s claim on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s nod for JD(S) alliance with BJP in Karnataka creates stir

JD(S) Kerala unit refutes Deve Gowda's statement on alliance with BJP; Oppn alleges CPI(M)-BJP undercurrent; JD(S) had earlier rejected central leadership's decision to join NDA, opting to stand with LDF.

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Hundreds of Opposition UDF workers besiege Kerala Secretariat spotlighting LDF government’s ‘wrongdoings’

UDF workers protest against Kerala’s LDF government in Thiruvananthapuram, accusing it of corruption, nepotism & financial maladministration. UDF leaders lay siege to Kerala Secretariat and join picket line and spotlight corruption accusations & call CM's upcoming mass contact programme & Keraleeyam gala pre-election propaganda. UDF to hold mock trials in…

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Top developments from Kerala today

Here are the top news to watch out from Kerala today, October 18, 2023

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NCP will strengthen LDF in Kerala, says Chacko

NCP to remain part of INDIA coalition at nat'l level, strengthen LDF in Kerala. Resolution passed to ensure depositors in co-op banks don't lose money, no wrong-doers protected. Success of Vizhinjam project hailed as great achievement for LDF govt. Chacko rules out nat'l-level crisis, Delhi meeting attended by leaders from…

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Opposition protests in the offing ahead of the Kerala government’s Jana Sadassu and Keraleeyam programmes

LDF bracing for Opposition protests; UDF to lay siege to Secretariat on Wed. Congress & BJP to hold agitations in run-up to govt's mass contact & Keraleeyam gala. UDF to put govt to public trial for corruption, nepotism & maladministration. BJP to demand CM's resignation on Oct 30. NDA to…

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The Congress’s misplaced confidence

Confidence in Congress is high after wins in Thrikkakara and Puthuppally by-elections. UDF is banking on anti-incumbency sentiment, but infighting and lack of enthusiasm among sitting MPs may prove costly. CPI(M) has better rapport with minority communities and is preparing for 2024 polls. BJP's presence in 5 LS constituencies could…

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2015 Assembly ruckus case: V. Sivankutty, E.P. Jayarajan and other LDF leaders appear in court

Six Left Democratic Front (LDF) leaders including General Education Minister V. Sivankutty, LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan and former Minister K.T. Jaleel who are accused in the 2015 Assembly ruckus case appeared before the Thiruvananthapuram Chief Judicial Magistrate Court on Monday.

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Refrain from adopting confrontationist stance to ration dealers, government urged

CPI's P.P. Suneer urges LDF govt to refrain from confrontationist attitude towards ration dealers. He criticizes govt's stance of denying benefits. CPI urges govt to prioritize farmers, ration dealers. Johny Nelloor accuses govt of failing to revise wage package. Protesters demand rent, electricity charges, timely remuneration, kerosene delivery, commission hike,…

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Bid to create communal divide in Kerala by holding rallies in support of Hamas: Surendran

BJP alleges Kerala ruling party attempting to create communal divide by organising rallies in support of Hamas. BJP claims this is to gain votes in upcoming LS elections. BJP accuses UDF & CPI(M) of whitewashing Hamas & splitting people in State. BJP mocks UDF & LDF for claiming credit for…

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LDF on an effort to rejuvenate cooperative sector: A. Vijayaraghavan

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LDF finds a reason to celebrate in the arrival of the first vessel at Vizhinjam port

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan feels the docking of the inaugural vessel ‘Zhen Hua 15’ will be a game-changer for Kerala’s infrastructure and development; Father Eugene Pereira, Vicar General of the Latin Catholic Church, accuses the government of misleading the people by celebrating the arrival of cranes as the arrival of…

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LJD reiterates demand for Cabinet berth in LDF govt. in Kerala

LJD reiterates demand for ministerial berth in Kerala LDF govt; merger with RJD to be held in Kozhikode on Oct 12. LJD has one MLA, K.P. Mohanan, in Assembly. Tejashwi Yadav discussed merger proposal with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on May 28. LJD leader says no lack of clarity on…

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