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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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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan seeks resignation of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

V.D. Satheesan demands Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's resignation for inciting violence, citing police's invocation of Section 307 of IPC against 14 DYFI workers.

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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hits out at Congress, says street protests will be dealt with firmly

CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises Cong & Cental Govt, warns against street confrontations. He highlights challenges facing Kerala's dev., urges unity in UDF on State-related matters & criticises Centre's arbitrary financial allocation decisions. Security beefed up in view of protests.

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Shihab Thangal’s is the final word for IUML, asserts P.K. Kunhalikutty

IUML's P.K. Kunhalikutty affirms that party president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal's word is final and unequivocal. He clarifies that IUML will remain in the UDF and not desert it, countering the LDF's policies.

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Chief Minister has converted Kerala into a gangster State, says Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan

Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of turning Kerala into a "gangster State". He alleged that Mr. Vijayan had ordered the killing of opponents and razing of houses while serving as CPI(M) State Secretary. Satheesan also criticised the Chief Minister's defence of DYFI activists who manhandled…

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Youth Congress workers wave black flags at Pinarayi’s motorcade in Kannur

Youth Congress workers waved black flags at the motorcade of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at Pazhayangadi in Kannur on Monday, the police said.

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UDF unhappy about IUML leader’s nomination to Kerala Bank director board

UDF's Ajay Mohan expresses displeasure at IUML leader's nomination to Kerala Bank director board. IUML leaders justify nomination, saying it is their right. CPI(M) denies inviting IUML to LDF, while IUML reiterates commitment to UDF.

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Kerala CM Pinarayi refutes Congress charge that Navakerala Sadas is elitist

Pinarayi Vijayan refutes Opposition's criticism of his inaccessibility at Navakerala Sadas. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve says Sadas contrasts with UDF's outreach. V.D. Satheesan draws parallel to colonial rulers' durbars. A.K. Balan claims Congress boycott widened fissures in UDF. Pinarayi Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas contrasts with UDF's outreach, with Opposition alleging elitism.…

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Thangal reiterates IUML’s unwavering commitment to UDF

IUML State President Thangal dismissed reports of leaving UDF & joining LDF. He reaffirmed IUML's commitment to strengthen UDF. LDF trying to create rift in UDF due to fear of failure in LS polls. IUML's duty is to work for UDF & oppose LDF's anti-people policies. IUML is mainstay of…

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IUML asserts its commitment to Congress-led UDF amid Left overtures in Kerala

Indian Union Muslim League’s Thangal reaffirms party's commitment to UDF; rejects speculation of joining LDF. IUML leader reiterates party's allegiance to UDF, rejects speculation of joining LDF. Thangal stresses IUML's role in strengthening UDF, denies any shift in alliance.

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Pinarayi had asked party cadre to disrupt Chandy’s Jana Sambarkkam: Sudhakaran

UDF boycotts Navakerala Sadas; Sudhakaran says Pinarayi Vijayan has no right to criticise as he directed CPI(M) men to physically attack former CM Chandy. Chandy spent 47 hrs in Kasaragod alone, resolving 94,698 complaints & disbursing ₹11.94 cr. Vijayan's "development" only in his & CPI(M) families; poor & debt-ridden farmers…

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BJP to hold anti-terror rallies in Kerala

BJP to conduct anti-terror rallies in Pathanamthitta, Kochi and Kozhikode. K. Surendran, BJP State President, alleges UDF and LDF vying to conduct Palestine solidarity meetings. He claims Hamas supporters infiltrated both fronts and offering help. BJP opposes Hamas, not Palestine, and India started good relations with Palestine under Atal Behari…

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Kerala Bank nomination: posters against IUML MLA appear in Malappuram

IUML's P. Abdul Hameed's nomination to Kerala Bank's director board has caused strong resentment within the Muslim League. Posters describing him as Judas have appeared across Malappuram. The nomination is seen as a ploy by CPI(M) to woo IUML, which is fighting the CPI(M) over the merger of all District…

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With month-long Navakerala Sadas, LDF hopes to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls

KozhikodeNava Kerala Sadas, LDF's month-long outreach programme, aims to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls. UDF boycotts event. Specially designed bus for CM, Cabinet, top bureaucrats. Objective: bring governance to grassroots, enhance mass contact. UDF criticises govt for depleting exchequer. Cabinet reshuffle post Sadas. Sadas to streamline processes, harness…

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