V D SATHEESAN

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 urges ECI to probe 'terrible mismanagement' of Lok Sabha polls in Kerala

The Kerala Congress alleges severe mismanagement in the April 26 Lok Sabha polls, urging the Election Commission to conduct a comprehensive inquiry. Citing delays, voter list discrepancies, and EVM malfunctions, they criticize officials' lackluster attitude. However, the Chief Electoral Officer defends the process, citing satisfactory completion and improved EVM performance.

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.

One dead, one injured in blast in Kerala's Kannur; Congress, BJP blame CPI(M)

A blast in north Kerala district claimed the lives of one person and injured another, sparking political debates. The Congress accused the CPI(M) of manufacturing country-made bombs, while the BJP accused the Left party of creating terror. The ruling CPI(M) denied the allegations and claimed the two injured were also accused of attacking Left party workers.

'The Kerala Story' screening on Doordarshan: CM Vijayan, opposition parties criticise telecast, UDF to approach EC

"The strategy of the Sangh Parivar administration led by Modi is to create division within secular society by screening the film 'The Kerala Story', which is a collection of untruth. Understanding that the politics of division cannot be used in Kerala, Sangh Pariwar using Doordarshan, a central government institution, for political gain cannot be accepted," Kerala opposition leader V D Satheesan lashed out at the Centre.

Congress leader Satheesan accuses CM Vijayan of 'creating space' for BJP in Kerala

Satheesan accuses Vijayan of creating space for BJP in Kerala. CPI(M) leader Govindan asserts BJP will fail in all 20 constituencies. Satheesan reiterates accusations on Jayarajan's business ties with BJP's Chandrasekhar.

Probe against Vijayan's daughter's IT firm: Congress asks Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to step down

The Opposition Congress on Sunday attacked Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the SFIO probe into an IT firm owned by his daughter and demanded his resignation, citing the investigation. Recently, the Karnataka High Court had dismissed a petition filed by now-defunct IT firm Exalogic, which was run by Vijayan's daughter Veena T, against the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) probe into its affairs.

Kerala Health Minister refutes allegations of inaction amid rising COVID-19 cases

Describing the steps taken by the Health Department to deal with the COVID-19 cases, the minister said that measures have been taken to ensure the availability of isolation wards, rooms, oxygen beds, ICU beds, and ventilators in hospitals. From December 13 to 16, an online mock drill was conducted involving 1,192 government and private hospitals to ensure their preparedness, she said.

As number of devotees to Sabarimala increases, TDB raises darshan time by an hour

Satheesan also claimed that not enough police personnel have been deployed at Sabarimala for assisting the devotees, guidelines of the Kerala High Court regarding arrangements for pilgrims have not been implemented and even adequate ambulance services were not available.

Congress alleges corruption in cancellation of power contracts in Kerala; targets CM Vijayan

The Congress Party has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of corruption and conspiracy in relation to the recent cancellation of contracts in the power sector. The party has called for an investigation into the role of the government in the cancellations and subsequent transactions. The Congress leader alleged that the cancellations were made on trivial technicalities and that there is no real power crisis in the state. The party also criticized the government's decision to reinstate the cancelled contracts as an "eye-wash" for the public.

Cheating case: Sudhakaran offers to quit as KPCC president; Congress rejects proposition

K Sudhakaran, the KPCC chief of Congress, offered to resign after his arrest in a cheating case by the Crime Branch wing of Kerala Police. However, the Congress leadership has rejected his resignation, and instead, has extended their political and legal support to Sudhakaran to fight the case.

Rahul Gandhi to make first visit to Wayanad after disqualification as Lok Sabha MP on April 11

​​Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as the MP from Wayanad last month after being convicted and sentenced in a criminal defamation case. The two Congress leaders would first participate in a roadshow called 'Satyameva Jayate' in Kalpetta here in the afternoon. In the roadshow, only the national flag will be used instead of the party flags, the Congress said.

Is Pinarayi Vijayan playing games to appease Modi? asks Cong on Rahul issue

"With the Damocles sword hanging over Vijayan on account of a few cases currently under probe, he has to please Modi and that's what happened when our activists were roughed up and cases registered against several protesters," added Satheesan. He further said that the entire Congress-led UDF has decided to strongly protest the "autocratic" ways of the Modi government.

Widespread misuse of Kerala CM's relief fund detected; VACB begins probe

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has detected a widespread misappropriation of the Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund allegedly by an organised network of government officials, doctors and agents after submitting forged medical certificates and other documents.

Not opposed to removal of Governor as Chancellor, No need for 14 chancellors: UDF

Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan said that UDF, after discussions, has come to a decision that there need be only one Chancellor and can be selected from amongst retired Supreme Court judges and former Kerala High Court chief justices. The Chancellor can be selected by a panel comprising the Chief Minister, LoP and the Kerala HC chief justice, Satheesan said.

Popular actor-comedian Kochu Preman passes away at 68

Kochu Preman became well-known among moviegoers for his comic performances in blockbuster films. Preman began his playing career as a prominent theatrical performer before breaking into Mollywood with the 1979 film 'Ezhu Nirangal.'

Won't backtrack from Vizhinjam project: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday categorically made it clear that his government won't backtrack from the Vizhinjam seaport project and said the recent violent agitations against the multi-crore initiative was with a "clear ulterior intention" to destroy tranquility in the society.

How can his activities be construed as sectarian? asks Shashi Tharoor

A day after Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan said any kind of sectarianism or parallel activities would not be allowed in the party and warned that such moves would be dealt with "seriously", Tharoor questioned how activities of the two Congress MPs could be seen as sectarian.

Senior Congress leader Satheesan Pacheni passes away

Satheesan Pacheni in the past unsuccessfully contested elections five times to the state Assembly and once to the Lok Sabha, the aggressive fight he had showcased against CPI(M) stalwart and former Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan in Malampuzha in 2001 made him popular in mainstream politics. Pacheni was battling for his life for the past one week after he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on October 16.

Morning leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra concludes, Rahul Gandhi to interact with cashew workers, others at Kollam

"The beauty of Kerala is famous all over the world and the people here make Kerala even more beautiful. Met a lot of people during the visit this morning, thank you for their lots of love," Rahul Gandhi posted on Facebook.

Kerala Assembly passes Lok Ayukta (Amendment) Bill despite UDF boycott

"The opposition cannot support the attempt made by the government to eliminate and weaken an anti-corruption agency. We are registering our stern opposition against passing this bill...we will fight it tooth and nail," Leader of Opposition in the Assembly V D Satheesan said.

Kerala Assembly passes Lok Ayukta (Amendment) Bill amid opposition protest

Will keep away from issues between Kerala govt and Guv: Congress

With Vijayan now having the last laugh, the scene will now shift to the Assembly and that's what Satheesan and the opposition is looking forward to. In the recently-concluded session, Vijayan was on a few times cornered in the gold smuggling case revelation and with more and more serious revelations surfacing form the prime accused Swapna Suresh, it could be fodder for the opposition.