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Kerala Congress will contest from Kottayam, asserts P.J. Joseph

Kerala Congress clarifies no question of handing Kottayam seat to other party; preparatory works for election underway. Party expects sizeable Christian voter presence to work in its favour; several names being considered as prospective candidate.

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Kunhalikutty skips MVR memorial seminar

IUML's P.K. Kunhalikutty withdrew from M.V. Raghavan memorial seminar due to opposition from CMP, UDF ally. Congress alleged to have influenced IUML decision, causing discord in UDF. Kunhalikutty also skipped CMP district council event.

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Civic authorities complain about bid to derail plastic waste management in Kochi

Civic representatives allege attempts to derail plastic waste management, and the Mayor says interest groups are to blame. UDF councillors walk out alleging corruption in scooter project. Mayor says Keltron was selected via e-tender process.

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CPI(M) using Palestine cause to make political gains: Satheesan

Opposition leader Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of trying to make political mileage out of Palestine issue. IUML decides to stay away from CPI(M) rally due to Congress not being invited. UDF constituents Congress and IUML discuss preparations for upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Satheesan refuses to comment on KPCC action against Aryadan…

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CPI(M) invites ‘disgruntled’ Congress workers to line up with LDF on Palestine

The CPI(M) invited Congress workers “disgruntled” with their party’s “ambivalent stance” on the Palestine question to line up with the LDF to voice solidarity with the victims of Israel’s “genocidal” war in Gaza.

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CPI, BJP ‘tie up’ for cooperative bank election in Kasaragod

The forthcoming election to the Paivalike Service Cooperative Bank has taken an unexpected turn with reports emerging that traditional rivals, the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have joined hands.

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UDF slams power tariff hike, warns it will upend family budgets and exacerbate the cost of living crisis

Oppn. Leader Satheesan claims 20 paise/unit hike on electricity tariff is the last straw that will break the back of ordinary families. He alleges govt. corruption & extravagance has run KSEB to financial ruin & cost public exchequer ₹1,500 crs. He demands White Paper & political conventions to expose govt.…

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Speculations rife over IUML attending CPI(M)‘s Palestine rally

IUML hints at attending CPI(M)'s Palestine rally; UDF's stand unclear. IUML's E.T. Mohammed Basheer, MP, suggests party may join CPI(M)'s rally, but IUML and UDF yet to decide. Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, a major Islamic body, may be invited by CPI(M). UDF's K. Sudhakaran hints at potential differences if IUML…

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J.P. Nadda says Pinarayi Vijayan govt. in Kerala soft-pedals on radicalism

BJP's J.P. Nadda also accused the LDF government of being steeped in corruption in various sectors, including education, health, transport, and recruitments.

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Kerala blasts: All-party meeting chaired by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan resolves to ‘insulate society from attempts to cause disunity’

An all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan adopted a unanimous resolution to insulate Kerala’s secular democratic polity from “devious attempts to cause dangerous societal disunity”. The twin blasts that claimed three lives and injured 41 people at a Jehovah’s Witness prayer convention at Kalamassery in Ernakulam district on…

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We are the real Janata Dal (S), claims Kerala unit of party

JD(S) Kerala unit claims H D Deve Gowda lost national president post by joining BJP; mulls options to stake claim to being "real JD(S"; UDF criticizes dual positions; unit to remain anti-BJP, non-Congress force.

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CAG report on medicines not final, says Veena; accuses Satheesan of creating panic

Health Minister Veena George criticizes Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan for quoting CAG report on date-expired medicines in govt. hospitals. CAG report is a draft & govt. will give reply before final report. Bulk storage of drugs of non-standard quality in KMSCL godowns was bought during UDF regime. Satheesan questions…

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People’s agitation cannot be silenced with police action: Congress MP

T.N. Prathapan condemns police action against Congress leaders and workers who staged the protest at the Paliyekkara toll plaza against the alleged looting by a contract company

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Satheesan flays government for its ‘reluctance’ in collecting GST payments from bar hotel owners

Around ₹300 crore said to be outstanding as GST payments from bar hotel owners; the UDF leader wants the Chief Minister to order an investigation as Ministers and the political leadership are also under suspicion.

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Hundreds of Opposition UDF workers besiege Kerala Secretariat spotlighting LDF government’s ‘wrongdoings’

UDF workers protest against Kerala’s LDF government in Thiruvananthapuram, accusing it of corruption, nepotism & financial maladministration. UDF leaders lay siege to Kerala Secretariat and join picket line and spotlight corruption accusations & call CM's upcoming mass contact programme & Keraleeyam gala pre-election propaganda. UDF to hold mock trials in…

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Opposition protests in the offing ahead of the Kerala government’s Jana Sadassu and Keraleeyam programmes

LDF bracing for Opposition protests; UDF to lay siege to Secretariat on Wed. Congress & BJP to hold agitations in run-up to govt's mass contact & Keraleeyam gala. UDF to put govt to public trial for corruption, nepotism & maladministration. BJP to demand CM's resignation on Oct 30. NDA to…

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The Congress’s misplaced confidence

Confidence in Congress is high after wins in Thrikkakara and Puthuppally by-elections. UDF is banking on anti-incumbency sentiment, but infighting and lack of enthusiasm among sitting MPs may prove costly. CPI(M) has better rapport with minority communities and is preparing for 2024 polls. BJP's presence in 5 LS constituencies could…

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Bid to create communal divide in Kerala by holding rallies in support of Hamas: Surendran

BJP alleges Kerala ruling party attempting to create communal divide by organising rallies in support of Hamas. BJP claims this is to gain votes in upcoming LS elections. BJP accuses UDF & CPI(M) of whitewashing Hamas & splitting people in State. BJP mocks UDF & LDF for claiming credit for…

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Vizhinjam port: political wrangling over credit for seaport breaks out in Kerala before govt.-sponsored event to receive ship

Political wrangling over Vizhinjam port in Kerala. KPCC chief accuses Chief minister pinarayi Vijayan of falsely claiming credit; UDF govt. had finalised land acquisition & rehab package; CPI(M) had tried to scuttle project; Church-led fishing community had protested; UDF accuses govt. of not addressing concerns. #Vizhinjam #Kerala #UDF #CPI(M) #KPCC…

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LJD reiterates demand for Cabinet berth in LDF govt. in Kerala

LJD reiterates demand for ministerial berth in Kerala LDF govt; merger with RJD to be held in Kozhikode on Oct 12. LJD has one MLA, K.P. Mohanan, in Assembly. Tejashwi Yadav discussed merger proposal with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on May 28. LJD leader says no lack of clarity on…

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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan seeks probe into decision to revoke and then reinstate long-term power supply contracts

kerala leader of opposition V D Satheesan alleges conspiracy by LDF govt & KSERC in revoking long-term power supply contracts entered by KSEB. He demands probe & opposes any additional financial burden on consumers. He claims the contracts, signed during UDF rule, have helped Kerala remain free of power restrictions.…

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CPI(M) has double-standards on hijab issue, says IUML leader P.K. Kunhalikutty

IUML's P.K. Kunhalikutty criticised CPI(M)'s lack of clarity on minorities, saying their claim that Muslim girls stopped wearing hijab due to their influence is untrue. He praised Congress for standing with minorities and highlighted their developmental projects in Kochi. He also praised M.K. Stalin and UDF for their positions.

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KPCC to target Chief Minister and LDF government as pre-poll strategy

KPCC meeting seeks to cast CM Pinarayi Vijayan as "authoritarian villain" of "corrupt and anti-people" LDF. Congress to highlight corruption charges, CPI(M)'s disdain for faith, and BJP-orchestrated violence. UDF to hold 19/20 seats in 2024 LS polls; jury out on new/old faces.

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Kerala Congress likely to stake claim for Kottayam LS seat

As the United Democratic Front (UDF) is initiating discussions on the sharing of seats for the Lok Sabha elections, the Kerala Congress led by P.J. Joseph is set to formally stake its claim for the Kottayam seat.

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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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