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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

LDF retains all seats in local body bypolls in Kannur

LDF retains all seats in Kannur district by-elections; CPI(M)'s B. Geethamma wins by 9 votes at Dharmadam, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's constituency; B.P. Reeshma wins with 393 votes at Thattiyodu, Munderi panchayat. Alleged issues within CPI(M) and protests against leadership caused narrow win.

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

Thomas K. Thomas removed from NCP working committee

NCP leader Thomas K. Thomas removed from party's working committee due to "serious indiscipline" after alleging opponents were conspiring to murder him. Thomas had filed a complaint with the State Police Chief, claiming his former driver was part of the plot. NCP president Sharad Pawar cited Thomas' "baseless" allegations and…

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Controversy over faith versus religion disputes looms over the Kerala Assembly that convenes on Monday

Controversy swirls around Speaker's office; UDF to press govt. to withdraw cases against NSS workers; Assembly to mourn passing of former CM & Speaker; UDF to raise stakes in Puthuppally constituency; Opposition to paint govt. as authoritarian

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

1,000 booked for protesting against Shamseer’s remarks

Police book 1,000 NSS members for protest march against Speaker's alleged "blasphemous" remark on Hindu gods. NSS vows to contest charges in court. Opposition parties criticize LDF govt for targeting NSS workers. CPI(M) defends Speaker's remarks, says he was merely reiterating the founding document's charter to develop scientific temper. RSS…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

With Centre’s support not forthcoming, no plans to go ahead with SilverLine now: CM

The government is not going ahead with the SilverLine high-speed rail project for the time being due to the denial of permission by the Central government. However, the Centre will have to permit it in the future, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

LDF retains Parali panchayat

LDF retains power in Parali panchayat, CPI's K. Renuka Devi & CPI(M)'s Bindu Radhakrishnan elected president & vice-president respectively. BJP candidates polled 8 votes each, LDF won with support of an Independent member. Election necessitated as CPI(M) & CPI swapped president's post after 2.5 years.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Total prohibition in State not possible: Satheesan

Congress keen to shrug off prohibition image; LDF govt's liquor policy criticised for permissiveness; high excise duty on liquor chokes family budgets; Church stridently prohibitionist; Congress failed to gain political dividend from arrack ban, closure of bars; toddy workers union resent liberalisation of beer, wine production. Congress keen to move…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

UDF ousted from power in Changanassery after LDF’s no-confidence motion

UDF loses power in Changanassery municipality after LDF moves no-confidence motion. 19 votes incl. 2 Congress & 1 Independent, UDF & BJP abstain. District Congress leadership issued whip, but 2 Congress members voted in favour. Infighting within UDF triggered motion, Congress councillor accused leadership of cheating & provoking Independents.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023