Idukki Collector fails to take action on illegal construction of CPI(M) area committee office Idukki Collector fails to take action on illegal construction of CPI(M) area committee office The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023
CPI(M) counters Cong. move to vilify CM, family CPI(M) defends CM Vijayan against Congress' corruption charges; CM's tour of Puthuppally to focus on development. CPI(M) Central secretariat member A.K. Balan challenged Congress leader Mathew Kuzhalnadan to quit politics if the party proved that Mr. Vijayan's daughter had not paid IGST compensation. Leader of Opposition V. D.Satheesan and senior… The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023
A restrained race turns combative in Puthupally Congress and CPI(M) battle in Puthuppally byelection has descended into personal attacks. Congress leader Kuzhalnadan accused CM Vijayan's daughter of evading IGST and demanded Vigilance inquiry against CM for ₹36-crore loss. CPI(M) pushed back with All India Lawyer's Union seeking Kuzhalnadan's debarment. Politics of payback to continue till 2024 LS… The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023
CPI(M) can probe into my firm’s tax payments, financial dealings: Kuzhalnadan Mathew Kuzhalnadan challenged CPI(M) to disclose tax payments of Exalogica, IT firm owned by CM's daughter. He said CPI(M) had attempted to launch personal attack by accusing his law firm of money laundering. He disclosed his firm's IT payments since 2014-15 and challenged CPI(M) to investigate his firm. He also… The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023
Nair Service Society | Calling the shots, making a point As a forward caste Hindu organisation, the NSS has been steadfast in maintaining political equidistance while casting itself as a defender of Hindu belief systems The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023
Left Front announces candidates for Tripura Assembly byelections In the last Assembly elections, Mr. Chanda had lost to Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik from Dhanpur, but the CPI(M) managed to retain the Boxanagar seat defeating the BJP candidate in a triangular contest. The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023
A sense of anti-climax as UDF keeps mum on graft charge against CM’s daughter in House UDF’s “flip-flop” on mining scandal leaves Kerala’s political sphere with a sense of anti-climax; Congress “belatedly learned” of handouts to UDF leaders; CPI(M) seizes high moral ground; BJP wrings rhetorical advantage; Union Minister says Congress & CPI(M) same on corruption. The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023
With poll panel announcing byelection on September 5, election mood sets in at Puthuppally After weeks of mourning the death of senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy, the Puthuppally Assembly constituency on Tuesday found itself abruptly running up to the byelection on September 5. The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023
CPI(M) bid to defend itself against allegations of hurting religious faith The ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] scrambled to defend itself against a growing chorus of accusations, discomfortingly amplified on social media, that top party leaders broadcast a disdainful view of Hindu beliefs while not daring to question the articles of faith cherished by other religions. The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023
V.D. Satheesan welcomes Govindan’s statement that Lord Ganesha is not a myth He suspects CPI(M)-BJP conspiracy behind the controversy The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023
T.K. Hamsa quits as Wakf Board chairperson T.K. Hamsa, CPI(M) leader, resigned as Kerala State Wakf Board chairperson after days of speculation. Advanced age and health issues prompted his decision. M.K. Sakeer is a frontrunner for the job. He died reports of differences with Minister V. Abdurahiman The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023
NSS criticises Kerala Speaker Shamseer remarks on Hindu gods, demands apology Even as the bitter war of words between the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the remarks made by Speaker A.N. Shamseer began easing off, the controversy took a new turn on Monday with the Nair Service Society (NSS) launching an offensive on… The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023
CPI(M) senses divisive dog whistle politics in Sangh Parivar’s attempt to stigmatise Speaker as anti-Hindu The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has perceived the Sangh Parivar’s attempt to “stigmatise” Speaker A.N. Shamsheer for making “anti-Hindu” comments as a subtly targeted and highly divisive political message plotted to trigger resentment in the majority community in Kerala The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023
Collective of Muslim forums invites CPI(M) to anti-UCC seminar The Muslim Coordination Committee has invited the CPI(M) to a seminar against the UCC in Kozhikode. All mainstream parties, incl. Congress, IUML, CPI(M), CPI & Jamaat-e-Islami invited. Event to highlight UCC as national issue, resist move to polarise society on religious terms. Ma. Subramanian to open, Thangal to preside. The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023
The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023 Congress guarantees are not a permanent solution to people’s sorrows and sufferings, SUCI(C) cautions Radhakrishna argues that capitalism is in crisis, and that protests and agitations are breaking out in response. He welcomes welfare measures, but cautions they are not a permanent solution. He calls for unity among left forces to defeat capitalist designs, and criticizes major left parties for allying with Congress. He…
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023 Surendran sings a different tune on rail project BJP to discuss E.Sreedharan's alternative proposal to Silverline; K.Surendran says govt. took u-turn; slams CPI(M) for seminar on UCC without allowing Muslim women to speak. BJP to decide if it will support Kerala's bid for mass rapid transport system.
The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023 In Kerala, Congress is back to square one The Congress is facing perhaps its worst political crisis in Kerala in recent times
The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023 UDF rules out any concord with CPI(M) on UCC The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) ruled out any concord with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] in its attempt to forge an eclectic front against the Centre’s bid to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023 CPI(M)’s attempt to divide IUML from UDF will never work: K. Sudhakaran Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President K. Sudhakaran said that the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will not fall into the trap set by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and they will never leave the United Democratic Front.
The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023 UDF passes a political stress test with IUML spurning CPI(M)’s bid to forge a broad anti-UCC front The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition seems to have survived a crucial political stress test
The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023 IUML turns down CPI(M) invitation to attend anti-UCC seminar The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has turned down an invitation by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] to attend a seminar on the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 KPCC leadership meet places UCC, Manipur violence, CPI(M)‘s targeting of Opposition leaders on the ballot KPCC leadership meet places UCC, Manipur violence, CPI(M)‘s targeting of Opposition leaders on the ballot
The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023 The Kerala BJP faces a massive roadblock The UCC debate and Manipur violence have affected its outreach to minorities
The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023 Muslim groups in Kerala for political, legal fight against UCC, not street protests A group of Muslim organisations in Kerala, led by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), has called for “political and legal fight” against the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), making it clear that its implementation will affect not just Muslims but others as well.
The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023 K. Sudhakaran says he narrowly escaped six murder attempts by CPI(M) Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president K. Sudhakaran on Monday alleged that the CPI(M) had tried to murder him six times and that on every occasion he escaped by the skin of his teeth.