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Satheesan rules out joint agitation with LDF for fiscal federalism

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan said the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) fight to fend off the Centre’s trespasses on fiscal federalism would be independent of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)].

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CPI(M) in Kerala perceives cracks in Opposition UDF over Centre’s ‘financial embargo’ on State

CPI(M) alleges Centre's "financial embargo" on Kerala has created political fissures in UDF. CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan said Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader P.K. Kunhalikutty had evinced interest to cooperate with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) to wrest what the Centre financially owed Kerala and also fight…

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UDF taking an anti-Kerala stance, says CM

Pinarayi Vijayan says at the Navakerala Sadas in Alappuzha that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has taken an anti-Kerala stance.

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Chief Minister sending goons to attack Governor: Chennithala

UDF leader Ramesh Chennithala alleged CM sending goons to attack Governor, questioned lack of security for common man. He expressed confidence in Congress revival, citing UDF victory in panchayat by-elections. K.N.A. Khader read out 'chargesheet' against LDF govt's extravagance & corruption. Vicharana Sadas held in Kunnamangalam & Elathur to mock…

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UDF makes gains in bypolls in Palakkad

UDF gains in Palakkad by-elections; LDF, BJP retain seats.

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AAP opens account in Kerala by winning a panchayat seat

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UDF wins 17 of 33 wards in local body bypolls

UDF wins 17 seats in Kerala local body bypolls; LDF 13, BJP 4, AAP & SDPI 1 each. UDF increased tally from 11 to 17, wresting 5 from LDF. SDPI retained Kuttimaram Parambu ward in Erattupetta municipality. 114 candidates, incl. 47 women, contested in 33 wards; turnout 72.71%.

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Kerala Governor, Chief Minister enacting political drama, alleges Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan

kerala opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accuses Chief Minister and Governor of 'cat-and-mouse' game. He alleges that CM prompted illegal actions, then ditched Governor; UDF opposed nomination of Sangh Parivar members to Kerala University Senate.

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Kerala Chief Minister accuses Opposition UDF of making political opportunity out of Sabarimala

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan attacked UDF for using Sabarimala for political gain. He accused them of backing out from proposal to meet union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He also responded to criticism from Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and said situation in Sabarimala was under control.

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Widow pension: UDF to stage protest in Kozhikode on Wednesday

UDF council party of Kozhikode Corporation to hold dharna Wed. to protest govt.'s alleged lack of action on widows' pension. 2900 widows in Corp. denied pension despite submitting docs. UDF alleges govt. trying to preserve exchequer by denying ₹4,000 crore in pension to 4 lakh people. 12,000 pensioners in Corporation…

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PM Modi to kick off NDA’s election campaign in Kerala in January

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the election campaign of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the State with a massive public event in the first week of January.

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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan alleges ‘unholy nexus’ between CPI(M) and BJP

kerala opposition Leader v.d. Satheesan alleges ED turning blind eye to CMRL pay-off case due to "unholy nexus" between CPI(M) and BJP. He claims peaceful protests banned, workers threatened to attend Navakerala Sadas, police failed to clear mystery behind abduction of girl in Kollam. UDF MLAs to raise opinions in…

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Navakerala Sadas: UDF protests against demolition of portion of compound walls at govt. schools in Perumbavoor, North Paravur

UDF in Kerala alleges organisers of Navakerala Sadas demolished portion of compound wall at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School in Perumbavoor without approval. Left front workers accused of illegal act. Kerala Congress (M) chief organiser denies allegations, claims PTA removed bricks for security reasons. North Paravur municipality also alleges part…

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BJP’s ascendancy in Hindi heartlands triggers a CPI(M)-Congress blame game in Kerala

CPI(M) blames Congress' "delusive go-it-alone strategy" for BJP's success in Hindi heartlands; Congress accuses CPI(M) of fault-finding campaign to benefit BJP in LS polls; CPI(M) suggests free coming together of anti-Sangh Parivar forces at State level; Congress sees CPI(M) trying to isolate it in INDIA Bloc & UDF.

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UDF doing everything possible to tarnish Navakerala Sadas: CM

Pinarayi Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas, a Cabinet outreach programme, has been met with an overwhelmingly warm response. People of all socio-political affiliations are welcoming the Cabinet on wheels. The Chief Minister spoke candidly about the programme's success and its objective of explaining the government's stand on development.

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High Court stays order on Kochi Corporation standing committee election

Kerala HC Division Bench stays single judge's order nullifying election of V.A. Sreejith as chairperson of Education Standing Committee of Kochi Corporation. Court directs State Election Commission to keep ballots in sealed cover. Single judge had allowed petition filed by UDF candidate Bastin Babu. Case to be considered later.

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Do not punish us for our social advancements, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tells Centre

kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan urges Union government not to punish Kerala for its social advancements, citing Centre's bias. He also calls for more precautionary measures to prevent crowd tragedies and urges people to follow safety guidelines. He also mentions the Health department is monitoring the situation in the wake…

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All eyes on Nava Kerala Sadas

The LDF’s outreach programme, Nava Kerala Sadas, becomes the cause of UDF criticism and censure

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Pinarayi alleges unholy alliance between Congress and BJP

CM Pinarayi Vijayan alleges UDF MPs from Kerala have an "unholy alliance" with Congress & BJP, preventing them from raising issues of Centre's neglect of State's problems. He claims Centre owes State ₹57,000 crore. At Navakerala Sadas, CM said UDF MPs agreed to sign memorandum to FM, but backed out.…

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UDF to move court against government order: Satheesan

Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said the United Democratic Front (UDF) will move the court against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government diktat on collecting funds from local bodies for the Navakerala Sadas in alleged violation of laws.

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CM and Satheesan lock horns over use of local body funds for Navakerala Sadas

CM Vijayan & Opp. Leader Satheesan clash over funds for Navakerala Sadas. Satheesan alleges govt. coerced businesses & employees to attend. Vijayan accuses Satheesan of infringing LSGIs' autonomy & says Congress-ruled bodies will break ranks to attend in public interest.

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Satheesan faults government for growing influence of drug rackets

Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan visited the home of Arshad, murdered by a gang, incl. minors. He highlighted the growing influence of drug mafia & accused govt of failing to protect informants & trace sources of narcotic substances. UDF to protest if govt fails to address issue.

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Solace in fits and starts

Kerala has a social security triumph, by ensuring the economically challenged get a pension, but it also has a payment tribulation, with amounts this year delayed by four months.

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Govindan accuses Governor of orchestrating a Sangh Parivar-UDF tie-up to control State universities

CPI(M) State Sec. Govindan accuses Kerala Governor Khan of forming illicit political alliance to gain control of State-funded universities. Alleges Khan disregarded VC's panel of Senate nominees to insert people of his choice. Accuses Sangh Parivar of subverting gubernatorial office to thwart LDF's knowledge economy. Slams Opp. Leader Satheesan for…

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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan says CM’s barefaced defence of DYFI assaulters prompted him to speak harshly

kerala opposition Leader Satheesan condemns Chief Minister's defence of DYFI workers' attack on YC activists, says only a criminal mind can justify such violence. He warns of strident language to condemn such shamefaced defence of criminals. UDF to hold mock trials to spotlight LDF's failures. Public has rejected Navakerala Sadas.…

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