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Youth Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil reaches police station for ‘questioning’ in the voter identity card counterfeiting case

Newly elected Youth Congress State president, Rahul Mamkootathil, turned up for “questioning” in connection with a high-profile criminal case relating to the alleged use of digitally counterfeited Election Commission of India voter identity cards

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Police protecting suspects behind identity card forgery: K. Surendran

BJP State President K. Surendran accuses Kerala Police of shielding Youth Congress workers who allegedly forged election identity cards. He claims police failed to record statements of those who raised complaint. He urges Election Commission to take action based on police report and calls for interrogation of newly elected Youth…

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YC acitivists granted conditional bail in fake voter ID card case

Four Youth Congress activists granted conditional bail for forging voter ID cards to rig polls. Court rejected police application for custody, citing failure to adhere to criminal procedure norms. Accused must appear before investigation officer & barred from leaving country. CM termed it treason, Opposition termed it witch hunt. Probe…

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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 Students’ Union protests against alleged attack on Youth Congress activists

KSU activists in Ernakulam staged a march to the Kanayannur taluk office to protest the attack on Youth Congress activists by DYFI members in Kannur. District Congress Committee president Mohammed Shiyas demanded CM Vijayan resign if he was afraid of democratic protests. Police fired water cannons to disperse KSU activists.

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Navakerala Sadas an absolute failure, says Chennithala

Chennithala alleges Navakerala Sadas a failure; claims govt misusing machinery to further CPI(M) prospects; criticizes Vijayan for statement on Youth Congress workers; says remarks don't befit his status.

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Police arrest four youth Congress workers on suspicion of counterfeiting voter ID cards

Four YC workers arrested for counterfeiting ECI voter ID cards to influence YC polls. Police seized digital devices, consulted ECI & CEO. Congress, CPI(M) & BJP in stand-off. YC president Mamkoottathil summoned for questioning. Alleged plot to pre-empt protests against Navakerala Sadas. Mamkoottathil puts brave face, says won't evade probe.

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Navakerala Sadas finishes Kannur tour leaving plaudits and brickbats in its wake

LDF govt's Navakerala Sadas ends in Kannur; Cabinet confers in Thalassery, draws criticism for lining schoolchildren to hail CM. MSF protests DEO's decision to ferry children to Sadas venues. Congress accuses police of detaining workers, CPI(M) sees optimism in IUML leader's statement. Congress petitions Police Chief against CM for condoning…

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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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Probe into use of fake voter ID cards in YC polls get close to forum’s rank and file

Police probe into fake ECI voter ID cards used to rig YC elections gets close to Congress rank and file. SIT searches homes of 3 YC workers, may arrest suspects to seek court order for cyber forensic probe. Probe deepens fissures between opposing factions in Congress.

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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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14 DYFI workers booked for assault on Youth Congress activists in Kannur

14 DYFI workers accused of assaulting Youth Congress members who were waving black flags at chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and other Ministers in Kannur, Kerala. FIR filed under IPC sections including attempted murder, 143, 147, 148, 341, 323, 324. Attackers used helmet, plant pot, iron rod, injuring Youth Congress workers.…

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Tensions escalate as police clash with YC activists marching towards Navakerala Sadas venue in Kannur

Clashes erupted between police & Youth Congress workers in Kannur on Nov 21, 2023, as the latter attempted to march to the venue of the Navakerala Sadas. Police set up barricade near DCC office to halt march, leading to tensions & use of water cannon. 70+ Youth Congress workers, incl.…

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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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Navakerala Sadas: Frayed political tempers mark fourth day of Kerala Cabinet’s public outreach programme in Kannur district

Frayed political tempers marked the fourth day of the cabinet’s public outreach programme, the Navakerala Sadas, in the Kannur district

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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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LDF interprets IUML leader’s presence at ‘Nava Kerala Sadassu’ as an omen of bipartisan political endorsement and rejection of Congress’s boycott

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government seemed to interpret the attendance of an Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader at the ‘Nava Kerala Sadassu’ chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kasargode as an indication of rising bipartisan political approval for the programme and an “encouraging sign” that the Congress…

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Youth Congress elections: Kerala Police investigate DYFI’s accusation of ECI voter identity theft for manipulation

Kerala Police register case on Left youth org's complaint of "dubious electors" using fake ECI voter ID cards to rig Youth Congress elections. FIR includes online identity theft, forgery, fraud. Special police team with cyber-forensic experts to investigate. ECI seeks report, YC leader denies charge, KPCC, BJP, CPI(M) call for…

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Youth Congress elections herald change in group equations in Congress

Youth Congress elections in Kerala signal a possible change in group equations in KPCC, with workers voting across group lines. Results appear to show 'A' and 'I' factions vying for top posts. Abin Varkey, Aritha Babu, Jineesh, Farseen Majeed all had backing from different Congress factions. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan believes the…

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Rahul Mamkootathil bags the most number of votes in Youth Congress elections

Rahul Mamkootathil polled 2,21,986 votes in the Youth Congress organisation election. His opponent, Abin Varkey, a fiery Congress spokesperson on television commentariat, bagged 1,68,588 votes

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Youth Congress holds blood donation camp in Palakkad

Youth Congress district committee held a blood donation camp to commemorate Indira Gandhi's 39th death anniversary. Shafi Parambil, MLA, inaugurated the event, presided over by Youth Congress district president T.H. Firos Babu. State general secretary F.M. Febin, State executive member Prakshobh Vatsan, and district secretaries Pramod Thandalodu, Nikhil C., and…

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Rahul Gandhi as Ravan and PM Modi as ‘Biggest Liar’: Congress, BJP engage in poster war on social media platforms

Congress accuses BJP of inciting violence against Rahul Gandhi, citing their X post depicting him as a new-age Ravan. Congress leaders Venugopal & Ramesh call it “shameful” & “dangerous”. Youth Congress chief retaliates with a poster of Modi as a demon. #IndiaInDanger

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Clash breaks out between LDF, UDF workers in Puthuppally

Tense moments at Manarcaud junction as UDF & LDF workers clash; 4 injured. Police intervene to disperse crowd & prevent further escalation. YC & DYFI accuse each other of violence. LDF candidate pacifies workers.

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FIR against Amethi district chief of Congress' youth wing for assaulting Dalit man

“A case has been registered against Indian Youth Congress’ Amethi district president Shubham Singh and his associates for allegedly assaulting and threatening a Dalit man,” police said on August 27.

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FIR lodged against two BJP leaders in Amethi for assaulting district Youth Congress head

An FIR was registered against district-level leaders of the BJP in Amethi, along with eight other unidentified people, for allegedly assaulting Amethi district Youth Congress office-bearer Shubham Singh.

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