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Congress PAC meets to finalise Lok Sabha election strategy in State

KPCC PAC met to shape campaign strategy for LS polls. Rejected CPI suggestion for Rahul Gandhi not to contest from Wayanad. Must balance interests of various communities & castes. Must counter govt's mass contact programme & highlight corruption scandals. Executive to meet Thurs.

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IUML eyeing a third seat for Lok Sabha elections in Kerala

IUML seeks 3rd seat in North Kerala for 2024 LS polls, eyeing Wayanad, Vadakara, Kasaragod. IUML, UDF's 2nd-largest constituent, wants better representation for Muslim community. Congress cautious, wary of giving impression of bowing to IUML's demands.

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Withdraw disciplinary action taken against leaders of Opposition-backed unions: Satheesan

Suspension of staff, issuing show cause notices to others for criticising govt policies & Ministers: UDF accuses dept of targeting Opposition-backed employees' unions; Satheesan terms it biased & undemocratic; demands withdrawal of orders.

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UDF, BJP taking anti-development approach, says Kerala Chief Minister

CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams UDF & BJP for anti-development approach. Inaugurates event to commemorate 1st death anniv of CPI(M) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan. Accuses Centre of impeding Kerala's dev by limiting borrowing capacity. Praises Kodiyeri for remaining resolute & committed to party's ideology.

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Njeliyanparamba work: Kozhikode Corporation to levy fine on Zonta

Kozhikode Corp. to levy ₹21.5 lakh fine on Zonta Infratech for not covering capped area. UDF councillors urge Corp. not to pay more than what was already paid. Councillor K.C. Shobhita calls attention to slow pace of construction of parking plazas. Councillor Rinish T. raises issue of mofussil bus stand.…

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CPI(M) finds an unlikely ally in IUML in its opposition to ED probes into the cooperative sector

BJP reiterates argument that the CPI(M) and the UDF, of which IUML is a part of, are on the same page when it comes to corruption and says the ruling front and Opposition have banded against the ED to conceal their respective financial shenanigans

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CPI(M) trying to negotiate with BJP in Karuvannur scam, alleges Hassan

UDF convenor Hassan says CPI(M) statement on Karuvannur scam indicates possibility of negotiation with BJP. UDF to take out rallies, stage secretariat protest demanding CM's resignation over LDF's gross corruption.

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LDF protests against Centre’s trespasses on federalism

LDF protests at Raj Bhavan, accuses Centre of hindering progress of States. Convener E.P. Jayarajan accuses Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of subverting legislative power. Accuses Centre of financial strangulation, UDF of playing second fiddle to BJP. LDF on path to scoring third consecutive victory, expanding welfare pension network, KFON project…

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UDF to boycott CM’s mass contact programme, organise counter-campaigns

UDF to counter CM's mass contact programme w/ high-profile boycott & counter-campaign. Aim to rob govt's public outreach of sheen & put LDF admin under spotlight. UDF aware of LDF's electoral ambitions & traditional voter defections. UDF calls it reckless extravagance w/ public money.

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Ruling LDF protests outside Raj Bhavan in Kerala against Centre's policies, Governor not signing Bills

LDF protests at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram against Centre's policies, accuses Kerala Governor of not signing Bills passed by Kerala Assembly. LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan blames BJP and UDF for obstructing Kerala’s progress. He claims LDF's efforts led to Vande Bharat train and Vizhinjam port. He questions Governor's non-signing of…

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Spectre of the solar scam in Kerala

A sordid scandal that rocked Kerala politics a decade before has returned to dominate discussions on mainstream and social media.

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Power struggle in Vaikom municipality continues

UDF councillors in Vaikom municipality in Kottayam, Kerala, are in dispute over the chairperson's term. Supporters of Radhika Shyam claim her term ends in Jan 2024, while the opposing faction demands her immediate resignation. Despite interventions by the District Congress Committee, no consensus has been reached.

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Fiscal crisis due to government’s failure to collect tax, says Satheesan

The Congress and the UDF for detailed probe into the solar case conspiracy in the wake of the CBI report though not by the Kerala police; Opposition to support State’s efforts in curbing the spread of Nipah

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Congress high command last word for me: Chennithala

Ramesh Chennithala expresses loyalty to Gandhi-Nehru family, says he never hankered after any position. He cites his 'tireless work' as humble worker in past two years. He believes INDIA alliance can win next Parliament election. He flays CM Pinarayi Vijayan for long-drawn silence on allegations against family. He demands investigation…

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Congress alleges CPI(M) plot to defame Chandy, demands CBI inquiry

Congress seeks CBI inquiry into alleged plot to ensnare late CM Chandy. Leader of Opp. Satheesan casts CM Vijayan as fountainhead of conspiracy. He alleges CPI(M) leaders paid petitioner to submit false complaint. CPI(M) Sec. Govindan says demand will open Pandora's box of past wrongdoings. #Congress #CBI #Chandy #Vijayan #CPI(M)…

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Opposition walks out of Assembly, accuses government of failing to mitigate agriculture crisis

UDF opposition walk out of KLA, accusing govt of pushing rubber, paddy farmers into debt trap. Actor Jayasurya criticised govt for not paying farmers in Palakkad & Kuttanad. Banks refusing to honour paddy receipt sheets, deluging farmers with debt recovery notices. UDF silent on Centre's wrong policies, import duty cut…

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UDF to lay siege to Secretariat on October 18 demanding Pinarayi’s resignation

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition would lay siege to the Secretariat on October 18 to press for the resignation of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

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UDF locks horns with LDF in Assembly over ‘inefficient MPs’ charge

UDF MPs accused of not supporting State's interests in Parliament; heated exchange between both fronts; LDF blames Congress' fear of BJP; UDF blames LDF's inept fiscal management; UDF stages walkout; UDF claims Centre's policies to blame for financial crisis.

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P.P. Mukundan, BJP architect of covert anti-communist political alliance in 1990s, passes away at 77

P.P. Mukundan, 77, widely known for his role in the '90s anti-communist electoral alliance in Kerala, passed away due to respiratory illness. He was an RSS activist in Kannur and later a powerful BJP leader in Kerala. He was instrumental in forming the "Co-Li-Bi" alliance with Congress and IUML to…

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KPCC claims large-scale shift of disenchanted LDF votes to UDF in Puthuppally

KPCC sees UDF win in 2024 LS polls, cites “tectonic shift” in LDF votes to UDF in Puthuppally byelection. KPCC believes Pinarayi Vijayan’s “disdainful silence” on corruption scandals, “contempt” for rule of law, and “relatives in corrupt deals” turned off LDF voters. UDF to focus on Karuvannur cooperative bank corruption,…

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KFON does not entail financial liability to govt.: Kerala CM

Pinarayi Vijayan told that the project did not entail any financial liability for the government, as the maintenance costs and loan repayment would be from the revenue earned through the network’s commercial operations.

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Kerala CM disputes Opposition MLA’s accusations against his daughter in Assembly

CM Pinarayi Vijayan made statement to refute corruption allegations against his daughter. Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh requested Speaker to remove the accusations. CM noted firm had legitimate contract, paid GST and I-T. UDF had become echo chamber of BJP-led Central govt. by parroting lies against kin of State's political exec.

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Govt. willing to probe political conspiracy against Chandy if UDF furnishes relevant CBI report: CM

CM Vijayan seeks to probe Opposition's accusation of conspiracy to defame late CM Chandy. He places onus on Opposition to furnish purported CBI report. Gov't allows two-hour debate on contentious issue; Congress infighting blamed for cases targeting Karunakaran & Chandy.

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Sexual misconduct case: LDF agrees to UDF’s adjournment motion to discuss ‘conspiracy to ensnare’ Oommen Chandy

The ruling Left Democratic Front alliance seconded an adjournment motion moved by the Congress-led United Democratic Front to discuss a purported CBI court filing that allegedly pointed to a government-level conspiracy in 2021 to falsely implicate the late CM Oommen Chandy in a sexual misconduct case.

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UDF to revive agitations against govt.

UDF plans to launch agitations against LDF govt in run-up to LS polls, citing corruption, nepotism, inaction by police. Will tap into resentment seen in Puthuppally bypolls. Agitations to focus on AI camera deal, K-FON project, illegal payments to CM's daughter's IT firm. Congress to discuss re-organisation of party at…

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