CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury ridicules JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda's claim on tie-up with BJP
1 year, 4 months ago

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury ridicules JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda's claim on tie-up with BJP

Hindustan Times  

CPI General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Friday ridiculed JD supremo H D Deve Gowda's claim that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan supported his party's alliance with the BJP in Karnataka. Addressing the media here on the side-lines of a party event in solidarity with Palestine under the slogan, "Stop Israel's War of Extermination on Palestine", Yechury said he was not surprised that JD had joined hands with BJP as it was 'part of its culture'. Gowda had said on Thursday in Bengaluru that Vijayan had granted full approval for the JD' alliance with the BJP in Karnataka to protect the party's interests. READ | 'Wish CPI chose words better': JDS chief HD Deve Gowda after Pinarayi Vijayan rap over BJP alliance After a political row erupted in Kerala over the statement by the JD supremo, the opposition Congress alleged that the JD national leader's revelation has established the undercurrent between the ruling CPI and the BJP in Kerala.

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How CPI(M) is eyeing the Next Gen Kerala voter with new organisational faces
5 days, 18 hours ago

How CPI(M) is eyeing the Next Gen Kerala voter with new organisational faces

India Today  

Govindan Master will continue as the CPI state secretary for Kerala after the election of the 89-member state committee that has otherwise opened the doors wider for the next generation of leaders by inducting 17 new faces. At the four-day Kollam conference, Govindan Master piloted the organisational report while chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan presented a mega ‘New Kerala’ plan for …

CPI(M) does not rule out Pinarayi Vijayan heading a third prospective LDF government after 2026 Assembly polls
2 weeks, 3 days ago

CPI(M) does not rule out Pinarayi Vijayan heading a third prospective LDF government after 2026 Assembly polls

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India State secretary M.V. Govindan did not rule out Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan heading a prospective third consecutive Left Democratic Front government after the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking to newspersons at the AKG Centre, Mr. Govindan said the CPI had consented to waive the two-term limit for party members holding high public office. CPI‘s vision He said …

K. Surendran calls UDF ‘B team’ of LDF
1 month ago

K. Surendran calls UDF ‘B team’ of LDF

The Hindu  

Terming the Opposition United Democratic Front the ‘B team’ of the ruling Left Democratic Front, Bharatiya Janata Party State president K. Surendran said that the INDIA bloc had become a reality in the State due to the constant support of the UDF leadership for the State government’s policies and opinions. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Mr. Surendran said …

Union budget: CPM accuses Centre of having anti-Kerala mindset
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union budget: CPM accuses Centre of having anti-Kerala mindset

Deccan Chronicle  

The ruling CPI on Sunday intensified it's attack against the Centre over the alleged neglect faced by the state in the union budget 2025-26 and said it reflected the "anti-Kerala" mindset of the BJP. Veteran Marxist party leaders M V Govindan and E P Jayarajan slammed the budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, and Union Minister of …

Cong spreading fake news to destabilise JD(S): HDK
2 months ago

Cong spreading fake news to destabilise JD(S): HDK

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Janata Dal or JD leadership has rejected speculation about potential defections of its MLAs to the Congress, terming such claims as “baseless”. Following a key meeting on Sunday, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy reassured party members of their stability amid rumours of defection allegedly orchestrated by Congress. “Congress may target us, …

Eliminating Kumaraswamy is an impossible task, says JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda
2 months ago

Eliminating Kumaraswamy is an impossible task, says JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Sunday slammed the Congress for attempting to weaken Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and the JD, asserting that "their dream will never come true." Continue with the membership drive with full force," Deve Gowda said while speaking at a JD party meeting in Bengaluru. Deve Gowda reaffirmed the party's support for Kumaraswamy and said …

State government to act tough against those insulting and attacking women: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
2 months ago

State government to act tough against those insulting and attacking women: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu  

The Left Democratic Front government will act tough against those insulting and attacking women, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said. The Chief Minister said the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Union government was trying to choke Kerala financially and attempting to stall its development. Mr. Vijayan said the LDF government was committed to the State’s progress. The three-day CPI Alappuzha district …

Why Kerala CPI(M) faces challenges in the midst of organisational polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Kerala CPI(M) faces challenges in the midst of organisational polls

India Today  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and top leaders of the CPI are facing criticism over the government’s performance at a time the party is holding multi-step organisational polls in the state. Many of the complaints raised by the mid-level leaders at the district meets pertained to the government’s operations and the perceived inaccessibility of the senior CPI leadership. If the …

CPM backs leader on his remarks against Gandhis
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

CPM backs leader on his remarks against Gandhis

Hindustan Times  

The CPI on Monday backed politburo member A Vijayaraghavan’s controversial remarks on Muslim fundamentalists’ support behind the victories of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. CPI defended his remarks, stating that they were aimed at exposing the “unholy alliance” between Congress and “communal” outfits like the SDPI, the political arm of the banned PFI …

Kerala: CPI(M) says communal Muslim alliance behind Rahul, Priyanka win from Wayanad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala: CPI(M) says communal Muslim alliance behind Rahul, Priyanka win from Wayanad

Op India  

On 21st December, Communist Party of India politburo leader A Vijayaraghavan said that the reason behind the poll victory of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat was because of a “communal Muslim alliance.” Vijayaraghavan’s remarks came during the district conference of the Left party at Sultan Bathery. Without the support of the communal …

Congress, IUML flay CPI(M) polit bureau member Vijayaraghavan for ‘attributing’ Gandhi’s back-to-back victories in the Wayanad to “fundamentalist” support
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress, IUML flay CPI(M) polit bureau member Vijayaraghavan for ‘attributing’ Gandhi’s back-to-back victories in the Wayanad to “fundamentalist” support

The Hindu  

On Sunday, the Congress and the Indian Union Muslim League flayed the Communist Party of India polit bureau member A. Vijayaraghavan’s purported statement that “fundamentalist votes” had catalysed the back-to-back victories of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. Mr. Vijayaraghavan sparked controversy while inaugurating the CPI‘s Wayanad district conference last week by stating that …

Former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda lambasts those questioning Vijayendra’s leadership
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda lambasts those questioning Vijayendra’s leadership

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Former CM and senior BJP leader DV Sadananda Gowda on Thursday expressed concerns over internal differences in the party coming out in the open and hit out at the leaders questioning state party chief BY Vijayendra’s leadership. The state president is appointed by the central leaders and everyone must accept it, Gowda, a former Union Minister, told media persons. …

Pinarayi lying about electoral tie-ups, says Jamaat Kerala Amir
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pinarayi lying about electoral tie-ups, says Jamaat Kerala Amir

The Hindu  

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Kerala Amir P. Mujeeb Rahman has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of lying about the Communist Party of India ’s previous electoral tie-ups with his organisation. Replying to Mr. Vijayan’s recent statements criticising the Jamaat, Mr. Rahman said that Mr. Vijayan, as the party’s State secretary, was earlier part of the discussions with his organisation over extending support …

BJP Kerala unit tries to put up a united face amidst growing internal rumblings over the defeat in Palakkad byelection
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Kerala unit tries to put up a united face amidst growing internal rumblings over the defeat in Palakkad byelection

The Hindu  

The Kerala leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party tried to put up a united face ahead of the State executive meeting that began here on Tuesday amidst the growing internal rumblings over the setback in the byelection held in Palakkad. BJP Kerala State president K. Surendran blamed the media for fabricating stories of internal strife in the party while pointing …

wayanad by-elections CPI Fields Sathyan Mokeri Against Priyanka Gandhi Who Is This Veteran Leader?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

wayanad by-elections CPI Fields Sathyan Mokeri Against Priyanka Gandhi Who Is This Veteran Leader?

ABP News  

Wayanad By-Elections: In a significant move, the Communist Party of India has announced Sathyan Mokeri as the Left Democratic Front candidate for the upcoming Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election. Though allies in I.N.D.I.A bloc, CPI pits Mokeri against Congress heavyweight Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, marking a high-stakes contest in the Wayanad constituency. Sathyan Mokeri is a veteran leader of the CPI and …

Kerala receives news of CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s passing with shock, sorrow and disbelief
6 months ago

Kerala receives news of CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s passing with shock, sorrow and disbelief

The Hindu  

The passing of CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury, 72, at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in New Delhi on Thursday sent shockwaves of sorrow and disbelief across every corner of Kerala’s political and social spectrum. Mr. Vijayan said Yechury guided the CPI through difficult political situations during his nine-year term as the party’s general secretary. He said …

LDF meets amid reports of CPI(M)-CPI rift over Kerala ADGP’s continuation in office
6 months ago

LDF meets amid reports of CPI(M)-CPI rift over Kerala ADGP’s continuation in office

The Hindu  

A crucial meeting of the ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala commenced at AKG Centre in the State capital at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Shamseer’s statement that there was nothing amiss in a senior officer meeting the top leaders of an “important organisation.” Mr. Gopakumar said Mr. Shamseer’s statement ran against LDF policy. Mr. Gopakumar also addressed the controversy surrounding …

How a Kerala top cop-RSS leader 'meeting' has put Pinarayi Vijayan in a spot
6 months ago

How a Kerala top cop-RSS leader 'meeting' has put Pinarayi Vijayan in a spot

India Today  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in office since the massive mandate the Left Democratic Front received in May 2016, appears pushed into troubled waters by his own loyalists. His party CPI and LDF partners are finding it difficult to defend Vijayan after media reports have suggested that one of Kerala’s seniormost police officers, additional DGP M.R. Ajithkumar, had met Rashtriya …

'UDF circulated communal videos during LS polls': CPI(M) leader hits back at Cong-led front in Kerala
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'UDF circulated communal videos during LS polls': CPI(M) leader hits back at Cong-led front in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

A senior leader of Kerala's ruling Communist Party of India on Sunday accused the Congress-led opposition United Democratic Front of circulating ‘communal and objectionable’ videos during campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls in the state's Vadakara constituency. CPI leader MV Govindan The statement from MV Govindan, the state secretary of the CPI, came amid continuing criticism of it by the …

'BJP Not Ready To Take Us Into Confidence': JD(S) Withdraws From Foot March Against 'MUDA Irregularities'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'BJP Not Ready To Take Us Into Confidence': JD(S) Withdraws From Foot March Against 'MUDA Irregularities'

ABP News  

The Janata Dal ) on Wednesday announced its withdrawal from the proposed foot march against alleged irregularities in the distribution of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority including a site allocated to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi. The Union Minister expressed frustration that his party was not consulted about the foot march which was intended to protest the alleged …

Kerala JD(S) to form a new political party
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala JD(S) to form a new political party

Deccan Chronicle  

In a major political development, the Kerala unit of Janta Dal has decided to sever its ties with the H D Deve Gowda’s parent party and form a new political entity.The decision to sever ties with the parent party and to form a new political outfit with a fresh name was taken at the state committee meeting held here on …

JD(S) Continuation in Kerala's LDF Becomes Untenable
9 months ago

JD(S) Continuation in Kerala's LDF Becomes Untenable

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: JD workers in Karnataka may be elated over the induction of their leader H D Kumaraswamy into the Narendra Modi government but their counterparts in Kerala have landed in a tight spot. For the past ten months, since the JD decided to join the NDA, the Kerala unit of the party has landed in a peculiar situation. The CPM …

Vote INDIA Alliance to End Modi's Barbarian Rule: Sitaram Yechury
10 months, 1 week ago

Vote INDIA Alliance to End Modi's Barbarian Rule: Sitaram Yechury

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Secularism and fundamental rights guaranteed to Indian citizens under the Constitution are facing a severe threat from Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, underlined CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury here on Wednesday. Campaigning in support of the INDIA alliance candidates in Tadepalli of Guntur district, Yechury said, “The Prime Minister’s latest remarks on Adani and Ambani are a sign …

LDF hopeful of winning majority seats in Kerala: State Secretary M V Govindan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

LDF hopeful of winning majority seats in Kerala: State Secretary M V Govindan

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: CPM state secretary M V Govindan on Monday exuded confidence that the ruling Left Democratic Front would win a majority of the 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala. Addressing a press conference after the state secretariat of the CPM, the first meeting of the party leadership after the polls on April 26, Govindan said the people had rejected Narendra …

Congress must introspect on its political stance: Yechury
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress must introspect on its political stance: Yechury

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India general secretary Sitaram Yechury has said the Left and the CPI have been the “most consistent opposition” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a Left Democratic Front election rally in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, the CPI leader urged the Congress and the United Democratic Front to introspect upon its political stance in combating communal forces. In an …

BJP government systematically undermined Constitution and independent agencies, alleges Sitaram Yechury
11 months ago

BJP government systematically undermined Constitution and independent agencies, alleges Sitaram Yechury

The Hindu  

The pillars of the Indian Constitution and independent agencies have been “systematically undermined” in the 10 years of the Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre, said CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury, here on Thursday. Speaking at an election campaign meeting at Purasawalkam organised to seek support for Chennai Central DMK candidate Dayanidhi Maran, Mr. Yechury said: “We are here …

After flak from CPI(M) and BJP, Congress in Kerala rejects SDPI’s support in Lok Sabha 2024 polls
11 months, 1 week ago

After flak from CPI(M) and BJP, Congress in Kerala rejects SDPI’s support in Lok Sabha 2024 polls

The Hindu  

The Congress-led United Democratic Front rejected the Social Democratic Party of India’s support in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The UDF had drawn intense flak from the CPI and BJP for “soliciting” the support of an allegedly religious fundamentalist organisation that supposedly “bore the stigma” of being the political front of the proscribed PFI. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee acting president …

Devegowda Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for BJP-JDS Alliance in Lok Sabha Polls
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Devegowda Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for BJP-JDS Alliance in Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Over the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal Secular jointly contesting the ensuing Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, National President of Janata Dal Secular and former Prime Minister H.D. Devegowda observed on Friday that "It is not going to be easy for BJP-JDS to challenge the Congress party in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls considering their resources" and stated …

BJP’s attempts to poach CPI(M) discontents in Kerala remains an elusive holy grail
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP’s attempts to poach CPI(M) discontents in Kerala remains an elusive holy grail

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party ‘s Kerala unit has attracted a motley crew of disaffected Congress leaders and workers to its fold. The BJP’s Kerala in-charge, Prakash Javadekar, put the political rumour mill on overdrive by hosting S. Rajendran, former CPI legislator from Idukki district, at the party’s national headquarters in New Delhi on March 20. However, of late, Mr. Rajendran …

‘JDS committing suicide by fielding Dr CN Manjunath on BJP ticket’: DCM DK Shivakumar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘JDS committing suicide by fielding Dr CN Manjunath on BJP ticket’: DCM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the JD was committing suicide by fielding former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda’s son-in-law Dr C N Manjunath on a BJP ticket. He said the JD is committing suicide by fielding Dr Manjunath on a BJP ticket. Asked about plans to induct BJP MP and former chief minister D …

TDP-JSP surrendered to BJP by allying with it, says CPI(M) leader
1 year ago

TDP-JSP surrendered to BJP by allying with it, says CPI(M) leader

The Hindu  

CPI State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao has described the TDP-JSP alliance taking the BJP on board as ‘surrendering to the latter unconditionally and sacrificing the interests of Andhra Pradesh’ to save the TDP leaders from various cases booked against them. Addressing the media on March 13, Mr. Srinivsasa Rao alleged that contrary to the claims of TDP national president N. …

Congress cannot be trusted, their leaders can anytime join BJP: Kerala minister P Rajeeve
1 year ago

Congress cannot be trusted, their leaders can anytime join BJP: Kerala minister P Rajeeve

New Indian Express  

Despite being allies at the national level, the CPI, which heads the Left Democratic Front government in Kerala, and the Congress party, like two sides of a same coin, does not see eye to eye. In a column in the CPI mouthpiece Deshabhimani on Saturday, Kerala Law Minister P Rajeeve argues only Left parties can be trusted, more than any …

Kerala Cong launches protest against policies of LDF, Centre
1 year, 1 month ago

Kerala Cong launches protest against policies of LDF, Centre

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress in Kerala launched a mega statewide protest on Friday aiming to puncture holes in the policies of the CPI-led state government and the BJP-led union government. Titled ‘Samaragni’, the statewide march was inaugurated by AICC general secretary KC Venugopal in the northernmost Kasaragod district and will be led by state Congress …

Kerala | A protest and a predicament
1 year, 1 month ago

Kerala | A protest and a predicament

The Hindu  

In India, Centre-State relations have often been characterised by friction. The decision by Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front government to take its running battle against the “crippling” policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party -led government at the Centre and its “neglect” towards the State all the way to Jantar Mantar, a place in New Delhi often used for protests, …

Siddaramaiah calls JD(S) ‘communal’, says won’t be surprised if Deve Gowda-led party merges with BJP
1 year, 4 months ago

Siddaramaiah calls JD(S) ‘communal’, says won’t be surprised if Deve Gowda-led party merges with BJP

Live Mint  

After two former JD MLAs joined Congress, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said it won't be surprising if JD, which is now in alliance with the BJP, merges with it in the days ahead. “It's the party of a family.” “It won't be surprising if tomorrow JD merges with the BJP.I somehow feel that it will remain as a …

Deve Gowda asks BJP Karnataka chief Vijayendra to fight LS poll together without any confusion
1 year, 4 months ago

Deve Gowda asks BJP Karnataka chief Vijayendra to fight LS poll together without any confusion

Hindustan Times  

Newly appointed BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra on Monday said JD patriarch H D Deve Gowda has asked him that the BJP and JD should fight the Lok Sabha elections together without giving room for confusion. READ | Karnataka LoP to be decided after BY Vijayendra's Delhi visit "He told me the BJP and the JD should fight the …

BJP, JD(S) leaders congratulate Vijayendra over elevation, Cong takes 'dynasty politics' dig
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP, JD(S) leaders congratulate Vijayendra over elevation, Cong takes 'dynasty politics' dig

Hindustan Times  

The leadership of BJP's new alliance partner in Karnataka -- JD -- was among the political leaders who congratulated B Y Vijayendra on his appointment as the new president of the saffron party's state unit. The BJP on Friday appointed Vijayendra, the younger son of veteran leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, as its state unit president. BJP, …

‘I never said Kerala CPM supports BJP-JDS alliance,’ Former PM Deve Gowda after Pinarayi Vijayan attack
1 year, 4 months ago

‘I never said Kerala CPM supports BJP-JDS alliance,’ Former PM Deve Gowda after Pinarayi Vijayan attack

Hindustan Times  

Hours after triggering a political storm by claiming that the LDF government in Kerala had consented to an alliance of the Janata Dal with the BJP, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has backtracked saying that he never said that CPM in Kerala supports BJP-JDS alliance. READ | 'Wish CPI chose words better': JDS chief HD Deve Gowda after Pinarayi …

'Wish CPI(M) chose words better': JDS chief HD Deve Gowda after Pinarayi Vijayan rap over BJP alliance
1 year, 4 months ago

'Wish CPI(M) chose words better': JDS chief HD Deve Gowda after Pinarayi Vijayan rap over BJP alliance

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal chief HD Deve Gowda sought to put to rest the controversy triggered by his remark that CPI leader and Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan had "given full concurrence" to his party over its alliance with the BJP. "I only said my party unit in Kerala is getting along with the LDF government as things within my party units …

Karnataka: Deve Gowda clarifies remark on alliance with BJP, says ‘Wish CPM had sought clarification'
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Deve Gowda clarifies remark on alliance with BJP, says ‘Wish CPM had sought clarification'

India TV News  

JDS chief HD Deve Gowda on Friday clarified that he never said that the ruling Left party in Kerala supported the party’s tie-up with the BJP in Karnataka, and said that there is some confusion in CPI in this regard. "I only said my party unit in Kerala is getting along with the LDF government as things within my party …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams ex-PM Devegowda, denies supporting JDS-BJP alliance
1 year, 4 months ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams ex-PM Devegowda, denies supporting JDS-BJP alliance

Hindustan Times  

The chief minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, refuted former Prime Minister HD Devegowda’s statement where the latter said that Vijayan supported his decision to join hands with the BJP. Vijayan also expressed his dissatisfaction with Devegowda’s claims and called them ‘unfounded lies.’ Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. It is utterly disgraceful for a seasoned politician like Deve Gowda to make …

Kerala JD(S) row | Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan asks Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to expel Minister
1 year, 4 months ago

Kerala JD(S) row | Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan asks Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to expel Minister

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan should expel the Janata Dal nominee from his Cabinet as the party has aligned with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, Kerala Leader of the Opposition V.D. Deve Gowda that his party moved to the NDA with the concurrence of Mr. Vijayan underscored the Opposition’s allegations that there was an unholy alliance between the …

Ibrahim removed as Karnataka JD(S) chief after BJP tie-up remarks; HDK takes over
1 year, 4 months ago

Ibrahim removed as Karnataka JD(S) chief after BJP tie-up remarks; HDK takes over

Hindustan Times  

The national president of Janata Dal, HD Deve Gowda on Thursday removed CM Ibrahim from his position as the party’s Karnataka president after the latter opposed the party’s alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party. I have removed him, and the new president, HD Kumaraswamy, has been appointed.” Kumaraswamy, a two-time Karnataka chief minister, also holds the position of the party’s …

HD Deve Gowda sacks Karnataka JD(S) chief from post amid row over BJP tie-up
1 year, 4 months ago

HD Deve Gowda sacks Karnataka JD(S) chief from post amid row over BJP tie-up

Live Mint  

Karnataka JD chief CM Ibrahim was removed from his post on Thursday amid furore over the party's alliance with BJP. Party supremo HD Deve Gowda also dissolved the state working committee and appointed his son Kumaraswamy as state president. The JD leader had recently held a meeting with “like-minded” party members and insisted that the party led by him was …

JD(S) state unit chief firm on no alliance with BJP, fuels speculations of split
1 year, 5 months ago

JD(S) state unit chief firm on no alliance with BJP, fuels speculations of split

Live Mint  

Even as the Janata Dal top brass has sealed its partnership with the Bharatiya Janata Party, its Karnataka unit chief has vehemently opposed the tie-up, leading to the speculations of a likely split in the party. The JD state unit is headed by CM Ibrahim, a former Union minister, who has been urging party president HD Deve Gowda to call …

Sadananda Gowda expresses concerns over BJP-JD(S) alliance
1 year, 5 months ago

Sadananda Gowda expresses concerns over BJP-JD(S) alliance

Hindustan Times  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sadananda Gowda has expressed concerns regarding the formation of an alliance with the Janata Dal, saying that the decision-making process had sidelined the state leaders in Karnataka. However, without making this effort anywhere, the decision was taken without discussion with any state leaders or the core committee, which includes former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, a …

JDS Kerala unit 'not in favour' of joining NDA, sticks to Left Front in jolt to party high command
1 year, 5 months ago

JDS Kerala unit 'not in favour' of joining NDA, sticks to Left Front in jolt to party high command

India TV News  

In a jolt to the party high command, the Kerala unit of the Janata Dal on Saturday objected to the decision to join the NDA and said that it will be with the Left front in the state. JDS Kerala president Mathew T Thomas said that the party high command made the announcement without holding discussion with the Kerala unit. …

CPI(M) Kerala State secretary denies New Delhi police raided party general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s home
1 year, 5 months ago

CPI(M) Kerala State secretary denies New Delhi police raided party general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s home

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India Kerala State secretary M.V. Govindan has denied news reports that the New Delhi police inspected party general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s house as part of its ongoing investigation against online publishing portal NewsClick. #WATCH | Delhi: On Delhi Police conducting raids at different premises linked to NewsClick, CPI General Secretary Sitaram Yechury says, "Police came to my …

‘No difference in party’: Kumaraswamy on BJP-JD(S) tie-up amid report of dissent
1 year, 5 months ago

‘No difference in party’: Kumaraswamy on BJP-JD(S) tie-up amid report of dissent

Live Mint  

Karnataka's former chief minister and Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday informed that all members of JD have unanimously voted to continue the alliance with Bhartiya Janata Party for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. HD Kumaraswamy said, "In today's meeting our senior party leaders unanimously have given an endorsement to continue the alliance between BJP and JD.There is no …

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