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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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Job fraud using Kerala Health Minister’s office as front assumes political dimension

Kerala Police probe political conspiracy in appointment fraud using Health Minister Veena George office as front; CM Pinarayi Vijayan terms it 'falsehood' & 'attack' against LDF govt; CPI(M) State sec. Govindan demands police investigation into political conspiracy angle; police suspect more cases & expand probe to other districts.

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Not officially informed about merger with LJD, says RJD Kerala unit

RJD Kerala State committee yet to receive official communication from national leadership on proposed merger with LJD. State president John John announced after meeting. 7-member team met national leaders in Patna, no decision taken yet. RJD to remain alliance partner of UDF, LJD attempting to strike bargain with LDF. Merger…

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JD (S) balancing act: Kerala unit weighs options amid BJP alliance in Karnataka

JD(S) in Kerala faces crisis due to alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Sunday meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to maintain presence in LDF and Cabinet. Congress leader Satheesan urges CPI(M) to expel JD(S) from LDF. JD(S) seeks to retain significance by transferring role of national president to Thomas. Alliance…

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Kerala Health Minister’s office accused of taking bribe

In the latest scandal that has erupted around the LDF government, a member of the personal staff of the Health Minister Veena George stands accused of taking a bribe of ₹1 lakh, while promising a job aspirant, the post of a medical officer at one of the Ayush centres under…

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Land Bill: LDF launches protest against Idukki Land Freedom Movement

LDF protests ILFM's opposition to Kerala Govt Land Assignment (Amendment) Bill, 2023. CPI(M) district secretary C.V. Varghese & LDF district convenor K.K. Sivaraman allege ILFM trying to protect mining lobbies & land encroachers.

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Assembly ruckus case: CB files further investigation report

Crime Branch probes 2015 Budget day pandemonium; seeks permission to investigate two former UDF legislators for alleged assault on women LDF legislators. LDF had sought to prevent then FM Mani from presenting Budget due to criminal culpability in bar bribery case. CJM & SC rejected govt's move to withdraw case;…

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A political battlefront shapes up in Kerala over cooperative sector corruption

Kerala's cooperative banking sector faces corruption allegations, with ED probes against CPI(M) leaders. Congress and BJP see political opportunity, as sector is crucial to livelihoods of many. Kandala Cooperative Bank in Thiruvananthapuram accused of loan fraud, nepotism, etc. Opposition leader claims more scams to emerge. CPI(M) blames Congress and BJP…

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CPI(M) trying to negotiate with BJP in Karuvannur scam, alleges Hassan

UDF convenor Hassan says CPI(M) statement on Karuvannur scam indicates possibility of negotiation with BJP. UDF to take out rallies, stage secretariat protest demanding CM's resignation over LDF's gross corruption.

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LDF should stop spending Kerala government funds for poll campaign: BJP leader K. Surendran

K. Surendran, BJP State president, alleges CM & Cabinet using govt funds for election programmes. He claims LDF leaders seeking funds from businessmen & criticizes expensive stunts in midst of financial crisis. Urges govt to cut taxes & control inflation.

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Congress sees dichotomy in JD(S) continuing to partner in LDF govt.

The Congress on Saturday accused the Left Democratic Front of employing double standards by continuing to partner in the government with the Janata Dal (Secular) which has entered into a national alliance with the BJP. It pointed out that there is a dichotomy between the LDF’s professed stand against the…

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LDF protests against Centre’s trespasses on federalism

LDF protests at Raj Bhavan, accuses Centre of hindering progress of States. Convener E.P. Jayarajan accuses Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of subverting legislative power. Accuses Centre of financial strangulation, UDF of playing second fiddle to BJP. LDF on path to scoring third consecutive victory, expanding welfare pension network, KFON project…

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UDF to boycott CM’s mass contact programme, organise counter-campaigns

UDF to counter CM's mass contact programme w/ high-profile boycott & counter-campaign. Aim to rob govt's public outreach of sheen & put LDF admin under spotlight. UDF aware of LDF's electoral ambitions & traditional voter defections. UDF calls it reckless extravagance w/ public money.

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Ruling LDF protests outside Raj Bhavan in Kerala against Centre's policies, Governor not signing Bills

LDF protests at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram against Centre's policies, accuses Kerala Governor of not signing Bills passed by Kerala Assembly. LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan blames BJP and UDF for obstructing Kerala’s progress. He claims LDF's efforts led to Vande Bharat train and Vizhinjam port. He questions Governor's non-signing of…

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Spectre of the solar scam in Kerala

A sordid scandal that rocked Kerala politics a decade before has returned to dominate discussions on mainstream and social media.

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Cabinet announces mass contact programme with an eye on LS elections

Kerala govt announces mass contact prog from Nov 18-Dec 24 to prepare for LS polls. Ministers to meet citizens, broadcast achievements, hold conclaves. LDF to form organising committees to make prog electorally consequential. No Cabinet reshuffle planned. Aim to rid Kerala of poverty, homelessness.

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