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CPI(M) will play any 'dirty game' to win; it carried out communal campaign in Vadakara: Congress
Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly V D Satheesan also alleged that the CPI(M) in Kerala "will not hesitate to play any dirty game to win". He alleged that the "kafir" campaign was carried out in Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency by local CPI(M) leaders and workers.
Kerala govt rejects opposition demand to register corruption case into liquor policy row
Kerala's Left government rejected opposition UDF's demand to register a corruption case regarding alleged liquor policy amendment. Chief Minister Vijayan dismissed claims in the state assembly. Opposition protested and demanded investigation and resignations, leading to a House boycott. Congress accuses LDF of bribery, while Left denied discussing any policy changes. There was a controversy over an audio clip suggesting bribes from bar owners. sparking further calls for action.
Congress, BJP slam Kerala CM for 'ignorant' remark against priest
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's remark on a priest as "ignorant" for criticizing the ruling Left for its defeat in the Lok Sabha polls has been condemned by the opposition Congress and the BJP. Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala mocked Vijayan's habit of terming priests "wretched creatures" and "ignorant," while BJP leader V Muraleedharan criticized Vijayan's intolerant attitude towards those who disagree with him.
Exit polls throw the gateway to deep south open for BJP
Exit polls predict the BJP will gain 1-3 seats in Kerala and 1-4 seats in Tamil Nadu in the 2024 elections, signaling a breakthrough in traditionally non-BJP regions. Prime Minister Modi's focus on South India, strategic candidate placements, defections from Congress, and alliances have bolstered BJP's prospects in these states
RMP leader Hariharan arrested over sexist remarks against Shailaja, Manju Warrier
RMP leader K S Hariharan arrested for sexist remarks against CPI(M) leader K K Shailaja and actress Manju Warrier, released on station bail by Vadakara police after AIDWA complaint. Booked under IPC Sections 509 and 153, criticized by V D Satheesan. Criticized by UDF, issued regretful Facebook post. Remarks made in response to morphed video accusation by LDF.
INDIA bloc PM will be first among equals, all oppn parties will join hands after polls: Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor envisions a collaborative INDIA bloc coalition government post-elections, emphasizing the importance of consensus and diverse perspectives in governance. He advocates for a prime minister who values unity and effective management, contrasting autocratic tendencies.
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CPI(M) defends Jayarajan, says nothing wrong in meeting leaders from opposition parties
The CPI(M) in Kerala defended E P Jayarajan's meeting with Prakash Javadekar, stating that it's common for leaders to meet counterparts from other parties. However, they directed Jayarajan to end his relationship with individuals like T G Nandakumar, who allegedly facilitated the meeting. The party accused some of spreading lies and stated their support for Jayarajan in taking legal action. The controversy arose after BJP's Shobha Surendran claimed Jayarajan expressed interest in joining BJP, which he denied, calling her claims baseless. Jayarajan downplayed the meeting, saying it wasn't political and hence didn't inform his party.
Lok Sabha polls: BJP, LDF keen to break into Congress stronghold in Thiruvananthapuram
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faces tough competition in Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency from BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar and LDF's Pannian Raveendran. Tharoor relies on his influence, while BJP sees Chandrasekhar's development focus as key. LDF believes Pannian's accessibility will sway voters. Candidates engage in door-to-door campaigns and events, emphasizing development and their suitability for the constituency.
Kerala Lok Sabha Polls: Congress-Left bitterness as every seat matters
The spiralling election fever amid Kerala currently witnessing an unfamiliar rise in the mercury forms a suitable electoral backdrop for the Congress and the Left slugging it out amid an unconcealed personal targeting of its top leaders, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and CM Pinarayi Vijayan. This could be unfamiliar, and a bit unnerving for Delhi-based theoreticians who bake “secular unity” from the comforts of political cubicles, remotely cut off from the realities of cold-blooded calculations and gladiator wars on the ground to rake in numbers for the Dilli durbar.
Here is why parties are chasing the minority vote in Kerala's Lok Sabha elections
Kerala's political landscape is intensifying as parties compete for minority votes, particularly from Muslims and Christians who make up 44.9% of the population. The UDF and LDF are aggressively pursuing minority issues, recognizing their electoral significance. In the past, minority voting behavior has significantly influenced election outcomes. The absence of leaders like Oommen Chandy has posed challenges for the UDF, while the LDF's outreach to minorities has shown success. Church factions and denominational dynamics also play a crucial role, impacting voting patterns and political alignments.
Congress approaches Press Council of India seeking action against CPI(M) mouthpiece
Congress in Kerala filed a complaint against CPI(M) mouthpiece for spreading fake news about its leaders, alleging a political agenda to gain an unfair advantage in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Vijayan accuses Modi, Rahul Gandhi of covering up Kerala's progress with lies
Vijayan accuses Modi and Gandhi of concealing Kerala's progress with lies before polls. Defends Kerala's low corruption ranking. Accuses Centre of interfering with financial commission's constitutional rights.
There's anti-BJP mood; Rahul Gandhi shouldn't have taken on LDF: Pinarayi Vijayan
He is fighting both the BJP and the Congress, one nationally and the other locally. In a chat with KR Balasubramanyam, the CPM leader, 78, predicted the INDIA bloc would do well riding on the “anti-BJP” momentum in several states.
Cracks in opposition unity as Vijayan rakes up Congress' role in ED probe against Kejriwal
Pinarayi Vijayan criticized Congress for ED probe into Delhi liquor policy post INDIA bloc rally. AAP, Lok Sabha elections, and Ramlila Maidan were mentioned in the event.
FM Sitharaman rakes up scams, unemployment, Kerala's economic situation to attack LDF, UDF
Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes Kerala's poor fiscal management by UDF and LDF, surpassing borrowing limits through entities like KIIFB, impacting state development. She highlights significant differences in tax devolution under UPA and Modi governments.
Battle heats up between UDF and LDF in Kerala's Kollam LS seat
As the heat of summer intensifies, the battle for Kerala's Kollam Lok Sabha seat heats up between incumbent RSP leader N K Premachandran, LDF's M Mukesh, and BJP's G Krishnakumar. Mukesh, a film-star-turned-politician, connects well with voters, while Premachandran emphasizes secularism and denies rumors of switching parties. BJP enters the fray with Krishnakumar, aiming to tap into the constituency's Hindu majority and fishermen community.
Ruling LDF seeks action against Rajeev Chandrasekhar for violating model code of conduct
The ruling front, in its recent complaint lodged with the district Collector, alleged that he was participating in many programmes including inauguration and discussions with specific groups in the constituency in his capacity as union minister even after the model code of conduct came into being.
Lok Sabha polls: CPI fields Annie Raja in Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad
CPI announces Annie Raja as its candidate for Wayanad, a constituency represented by Rahul Gandhi. This move raises questions about the alliance between Congress and Left parties in Kerala and their stance against BJP. Annie Raja is a member of CPI national executive and is married to D Raja.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, colleagues allege 'economic discrimination' by Centre; protest in Delhi
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan leads protest in Delhi against Centre's alleged economic discrimination towards the state. Joined by CMs Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwat Mann, along with other leaders, Vijayan vows to preserve federal structure and demand equal treatment for states. The protest comes amidst an ongoing probe into Vijayan's daughter's IT firm. Vijayan accuses Centre of squeezing Kerala financially and using tactics like ED summons and governor interference against opposition-led states.
Demanding constitutional rights, not creating north-south divide: Yechury
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the opposition of creating a north-south divide in India. Yechury argued that the opposition is not trying to divide the country, but rather converting India's secular, democratic republic character into a fascistic, rabidly intolerant Hindutva rashtra. He argued that the Centre needs to understand India's geography and that the chief ministers of Delhi and Punjab joining a protest staged by Kerala government leaders show that there is no such division.
Ayodhya: Prakash Javadekar accuses LDF and UDF of hypocrisy, says 'Bharat has changed'
Senior BJP leader Prakash Javadekar criticized the ruling LDF and opposition UDF in Kerala for their hypocrisy in criticizing the State's involvement in the Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration ceremony. Javadekar argued that the ceremony was organized by the trust responsible for building the temple with public donations, not by the state. He emphasized that Bharat has changed and accused both LDF and Congress of being hypocrites.
Congress should decide whether Rahul Gandhi will fight against BJP or LDF in LS polls: Kerala CM Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that the Congress must decide whether it is fighting against the BJP or the LDF by fielding Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Vijayan emphasized that both the Congress and the LDF are part of the opposition INDIA bloc formed to challenge the BJP in the general election.
India pitches for loss & damages fund (LDF) ahead of COP 28
India is pushing for the inclusion of developing nations, including itself, in the Loss and Damages Fund (LDF) discussions at COP 28, arguing that not only small island and least developed nations are affected by climate change. The LDF allocation is a contentious issue, with developed and developing countries at odds over its management, and it will be a crucial topic for COP 28.
LDF convener, State Health Minister visit family of child raped, strangulated to death in Kerala
Kerala State Health Minister Veena George and Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener E P Jayarajan have visited the family of a five-year-old girl raped and murdered in Aluva, India. The move came following criticism that no government representatives attended the funeral or when the girl’s body was displayed in a school. George and Jayarajan visited the family after the accused attacker, a migrant worker, was arrested.
LDF Govt comes out with "Real Kerala Story" ad on second anniversary day
The LDF government in Kerala released an advertisement promoting "The Real Kerala Story" on their second anniversary of being in power. The ad claimed that compassion and social justice drive policies of the Left government that empower marginalised communities and foster equal opportunities for all.
If there is 40 pc commission in Karnataka, its 80 per cent in Kerala: Congress
After its win in Karnataka where it had blamed the outgoing BJP administration there of being a "40 per cent commission" government, the Congress on Monday took a dig at the ruling LDF in Kerala by terming it as an "80 per cent commission" regime.Senior Congress leader and former Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Ramesh Chennithala contended that a second term in power has boosted the "arrogance" of the ruling Left and the Chief Minister of Kerala.
It's not easy for BJP to conquer Kerala: K K Shailaja
It is not easy for the BJP to conquer Kerala as the people of the state won't accept its communal ideology, CPI-M MLA and former health minister K K Shailaja has said. During an interview to PTI ahead of the launch of her memoir "My Life as a Comrade: The Story of an Extraordinary Politician and the World That Shaped Her", she spoke in detail about her party's electoral prospects, her lead in the state's fight against Covid, the influence of her grandmother in her plunge into Left politics among other things.
Congress slams LPG price hike; declares stir against 'crony capitalism'
The price of cooking gas was hiked by ₹50 per cylinder, the first increase in eight months, days after polling in Meghalaya and Nagaland ended. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge alleged the price of LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹50 and commercial gas by ₹350 during high inflation. "The public asks how to make Holi dishes now. How long will the order of loot continue?" he said in a tweet.
Opposition claims politicisation, criminalisation of Kerala Police; LDF denies charge
Protesting against the denial of adjournment, the UDF staged a walkout with Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly V D Satheesan alleging that there has been "extreme politicisation" and "criminalisation" of the police force.
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