Congress heaves a sigh of relief as HC upholds K. Babu’s election Kerala High Court dismisses plea against Congress MLA K. Babu for using religious symbols in election campaign. The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024
Accept verdict, says Babu; Swaraj dubs HC ruling ‘strange’ UDF MLA urges LDF to accept High Court verdict on election petition involving religious symbols, sparking controversy. The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024
A.A. Rahim, M. Swaraj sentenced to 1 year in jail for violent protest in 2014 CPI (M) leaders A.A. Rahim and M. Swaraj found guilty in 2014 protest case; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment and ₹5,000 fine. Both moved Kerala HC for early disposal of trial. Magistrate found them guilty of Section 332 IPC, and imposed fines under Sections 143, 147, 283 IPC and Kerala… The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023
Shashi Tharoor’s Hamas reference at IUML pro-Palestine rally triggers political row in Kerala At IUML rally, Shashi Tharoor's reference to Hamas in speech sparks row. He denies imputation, IUML welcomes clarification. CPI(M) critical, BJP leader Suresh Gopi supports Tharoor. IUML rally seen as support for Hamas. Tharoor's speech puts Congress in awkward spot, CPI(M) & BJP differ on stance. The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023
SC refuses immediate relief for Cong. MLA in Tripunithura polls case SC refuses to stay HC decision on Tripunithura Assembly elections case; Congress MLA K. Babu accused of using religious symbols to sway polls. High Court found allegation of corrupt practice unsustainable. Swaraj had approached the High Court with a plea to invalidate Mr. Babu’s election from Tripunithura. The Hindu · Sep 12, 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
Sangh Parivar agenda behind ethnic strife in Manipur: CPI(M) Inaugurating a protest meet organised by the Kerala University Teachers’ Association (KUTA) on the Karyavattom campus of Kerala University here on Monday, Mr. Swaraj alleged both the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Popular Front of India shared a common agenda of creating communal divides a The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023