Kerala HC asks CPI(M) ,CPI and Congress leaders to appear in contempt of court case
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Kerala HC asks CPI(M) ,CPI and Congress leaders to appear in contempt of court case

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Thursday asked Communist Party of India State secretary M.V. Govindan, Communist Party of India State secretary Binoy Viswam and various other leaders of the CPI, CPI and Congress to appear in person before the court on February 10 in a contempt of court case initiated against them for holding meeting by violating the High Court order banning meetings on public roads and footpaths. The Congress leaders including Muhammed Shiyas, president, Ernakulam District Congress Committee are facing contempt of court charges for holding a protest in front of Kochi Corporation demanding the resignation of Mayor M. Anilkumar. The court passed the order on a petition filed by N. Prakash of Ernakulam seeking a contempt case against the leaders for violating a 2010 court order banning public meetings on roads and road margins. The Bench while hearing the contempt court case observed that a prima facie case has been made out and the leaders’ action cannot be taken lightly.

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CPI(M) dissident elected as local body’s president
12 hours, 25 minutes ago

CPI(M) dissident elected as local body’s president

The Hindu  

In yet another sign of growing discontent within the Communist Party of India ranks in Pathanamthitta, a dissident leader who defied the party whip was elected president of the Thottappuzhassery grama panchayat on Thursday. In an election held to the 13-member council of the local body, R. Krishnakumar, a CPI rebel recently suspended from the party, secured seven votes, defeating …

CPI(M) district conference in Kottayam to conclude on January 5
5 days, 12 hours ago

CPI(M) district conference in Kottayam to conclude on January 5

The Hindu  

The four-day Kottayam district conference of the Communist Party of India will draw to a close in Pampady on Sunday. Mr. Russel is expected to continue as district secretary, with the district committee likely to see the inclusion of a few new members. Key resolutions passed during the delegates’ meeting include demands for the speedy realisation of the Angamaly–Sabarimala railway …

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

CPI(M) calls for Congress MLA's resignation over alleged suicides in Wayanad
1 week, 4 days ago

CPI(M) calls for Congress MLA's resignation over alleged suicides in Wayanad

India Today  

Communist Party of India workers staged a protest march in Wayanad on Monday demanding the resignation of Congress MLA IC Balakrishnan over the alleged suicide of local leader NM Vijayan and his son Jijesh. Vijayan, the 78-year-old treasurer of the Wayanad District Congress Committee and former president of Sultan Bathery panchayat, along with his 38-year-old son, reportedly consumed poison at …

BJP slams Kerala government for criticising outgoing Governor
2 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP slams Kerala government for criticising outgoing Governor

Hindustan Times  

A day after President Droupadi Murmu replaced Kerala governor Arif Muhammad Khan with Rajendra Arlekar, the ruling CPI and opposition BJP took contrasting positions on Khan’s five-year controversial tenure. Day after President Droupadi Murmu replaced Kerala governor Arif Muhammad Khan with Rajendra Arlekar, the ruling CPI and opposition BJP took contrasting positions on Khan’s five-year controversial tenure. Meanwhile, BJP state …

CPI(M) in Kerala criticises Governor Khan for engaging in ‘unconstitutional actions’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

CPI(M) in Kerala criticises Governor Khan for engaging in ‘unconstitutional actions’

The Hindu  

The ruling CPI in Kerala on Wednesday expressed hope that the newly appointed Governor of the state, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, would work constitutionally and collaborate with the government, unlike Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who was transferred to Bihar. Talking to reporters, Mr. Govindan criticised the media for portraying Governor Khan as a highly respected figure with wide public approval. “The …

IUML, Congress slam Kerala CPI(M) leader's remark extremist support Gandhis
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

IUML, Congress slam Kerala CPI(M) leader's remark extremist support Gandhis

India Today  

The Indian Union Muslim League hit out at Communist Party of India and its politburo member A Vijayaraghavan for his statements on Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi’s win in Wayanad parliamentary seat. At the CPI party conference in Bathery, Wayanad, last week, politburo member A Vijayaraghavan stated that extremist elements were present at Priyanka Gandhi’s rallies. WHAT CPI LEADER A …

Kerala CPI(M) rallies behind leader on his remarks against Rahul, Priyanka
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kerala CPI(M) rallies behind leader on his remarks against Rahul, Priyanka

India Today  

As the political row over CPI politburo member A Vijayaraghavan’s remarks on Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi’s victory from Wayanad raged one, the party leadership extended their support to him. The CPI leadership came out in Vijayaraghavan’s support after the Congress and their United Democratic Front ally, the Indian Union Muslim League, alleged that Vijayaraghavan was attempting to provoke majority …

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 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Kerala High Court Seeks Report Of Police Chief In Contempt Case Against CPI(M) State Secretary For Blocking Road To Hold Party Conference
4 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Seeks Report Of Police Chief In Contempt Case Against CPI(M) State Secretary For Blocking Road To Hold Party Conference

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has sought instructions from the State Police Chief regarding the construction of a stage for the CPI party's area conference and consequent obstruction of roads in front of the District Court complex and police station in Vanchiyoor on December 05, 2024. The Division bench of Justice Anil K.Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S was hearing the …

Congress accuses Kerala CM Vijayan of acting with "dictatorial mindset"
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress accuses Kerala CM Vijayan of acting with "dictatorial mindset"

Deccan Chronicle  

Kannur: The opposition Congress in Kerala on Wednesday accused the ruling CPI of being "intolerant" towards other political parties and denying them the freedom to freely function even in the home village of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The Marxist party and CM Vijayan were acting with a "dictatorial mindset", which is unacceptable, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan told reporters …

CPI(M) Area Conference: Kerala HC Seeks Personal Appearance Of Circle Inspector Over Violation Of Judgment Prohibiting Public Meet On Roads
4 weeks, 2 days ago

CPI(M) Area Conference: Kerala HC Seeks Personal Appearance Of Circle Inspector Over Violation Of Judgment Prohibiting Public Meet On Roads

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has sought personal appearance of concerned Circle Inspector of Police on Thursday, to explain the facts and circumstances in the contempt petition against CPI State Secretary M V Govindan for allegedly blocking public roads for holding Palayam area conference. The Court ordered thus: “The learned additional advocate general would submit that the fourth respondent, Circle Inspector …

Contempt Case Filed In Kerala High Court Against CP(I)M State Secretary MV Govindan For Blocking Roads To Hold Party Conference
1 month ago

Contempt Case Filed In Kerala High Court Against CP(I)M State Secretary MV Govindan For Blocking Roads To Hold Party Conference

Live Law  

A contempt case has been filed against CPM State Secretary M V Govindan in the Kerala High Court for allegedly blocking the roads by constructing a stage for holding Palayam area conference of the party on December 5. The contempt case has been filed alleging that the MV Govindan has violated the directions of the Court dated June 23, 2010 …

Why CPI(M) in Kerala faces cadre dissent in the midst of organisational polls
1 month ago

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

India Today  

It’s the time of district committee organisational appointments in the CPI in Kerala, and as much the season of dissidence in the party at the ultra-local level. On December 4, a day after being expelled from the CPI, Madhu Mullassery, former secretary of the Mangalapuram area committee in Thiruvananthapuram district, joined the BJP. The CPI has a five-tier organisational structure …

Congress Alleges Deal Between BJP and CPI(M) in Kerala, Sparks Political Debate
2 months, 1 week ago

Congress Alleges Deal Between BJP and CPI(M) in Kerala, Sparks Political Debate

The Hindu  

Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan has claimed that a deal between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], as claimed by the Congress much earlier, has been proved right through various recent incidents and that the revelations by former BJP worker Tirur Satheesh in connection with the Kodakara money-laundering case only confirmed it.

CPI(M) Leader in Palakkad Quitting Party, Accused of Insult and Discrimination
2 months, 2 weeks ago

CPI(M) Leader in Palakkad Quitting Party, Accused of Insult and Discrimination

The Hindu  

CPI(M) Palakkad leader Abdul Shukoor has resigned from the party, alleging insult and discrimination from district secretary E.N. Suresh Babu. He stated that he was badly insulted by Mr. Suresh Babu in a recent election meeting and was threatened by him a few days ago. Despite the CPI(M) attempts to appease him, Mr. Shukoor remains non-committal about joining any other …

50 CPI(M) activists from Udayamperoor set to join Congress, claims DCC
3 months ago

50 CPI(M) activists from Udayamperoor set to join Congress, claims DCC

The Hindu  

Around 50 Communist Party of India activists, including former area committee member, from Udayamperoor are set to join the Congress next week, District Congress Committee president Muhammed Shiyas has said. Suresh were among the CPI activists, including seven former local committee members, who announced their decision to join the Congress in the presence of Mr. Shiyas. Mr. Shiyas said that …

CPI(M) Kannur district committee mourns passing of Sitaram Yechury
3 months, 4 weeks ago

CPI(M) Kannur district committee mourns passing of Sitaram Yechury

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India Kannur district committee has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of CPI General Secretary Sitaram Yechury. In a solemn tribute, the party held a silent march and memorial meetings at local centers across the district on September 12. Jayarajan stated that Yechury shared a close bond with the people of Kannur, especially since the 23rd …

CPI(M) accuses UDF, RMP of making abusive remarks about its leaders
4 months, 2 weeks ago

CPI(M) accuses UDF, RMP of making abusive remarks about its leaders

The Hindu  

The Kozhikode district committee of the Communist Party of India has accused the United Democratic Front and the Revolutionary Marxist Party of making abusive remarks about its leaders. In a release on Tuesday, CPI district secretary P. Mohanan said that the remarks were made during a protest march taken out by the UDF and the RMP to the office of …

'UDF circulated communal videos during LS polls': CPI(M) leader hits back at Cong-led front in Kerala
4 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 …

Thiruvananthapuram: Factionalism in CPI district leadership; six leaders didn’t renew membership
5 months ago

Thiruvananthapuram: Factionalism in CPI district leadership; six leaders didn’t renew membership

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The factionalism in the CPI district leadership has reached a saturation point, with a section of local leaders not renewing the party membership in protest against the district-state leadership’s apathy in dissolving the organisational issues. The BJP and CPM district leadership has started sending hints to the dissident leaders and party workers in the wake of the upcoming local …

CPI(M) leaders demand action against private hospital over a case of maternal death
6 months, 3 weeks ago

CPI(M) leaders demand action against private hospital over a case of maternal death

The Hindu  

The leaders of the CPI have called for decisive action to be taken against the management of a private hospital following the death of a mother during childbirth in Sullurpeta. It highlighted the case of Bhavani, the wife of Ramprasad from Mallavaripalem village in Satyavedu mandal of Tirupati district, who sought maternity care at a private hospital in the neighbouring …

CPI(M) Polit Bureau calls for introspection in light of dismal performance in Kerala
6 months, 4 weeks ago

CPI(M) Polit Bureau calls for introspection in light of dismal performance in Kerala

The Hindu  

Calling the June 4 results a “significant setback” for the BJP, the CPI, at the end of its Polit Bureau meeting, in a statement here on Monday, also expressed disappointment at the party’s performance, especially in Kerala, and called for an in-depth introspection at the State level. In Kerala, the Left parties won only one seat, with CPI’s K. Radhakrishnan …

State BJP announces protest against CPI (M) across Tripura on May 18
7 months, 3 weeks ago

State BJP announces protest against CPI (M) across Tripura on May 18

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Tripura government is planning to organise a statewide agitation on Saturday against the opposition Communist Party Of India. CPI is holding already holding protest rallies across the state. Partners of the INDIA bloc alliance CPI and its Left Front alliances started a series of protests across the state from May 13 and will continue till Saturday …

How CPI (M) brokered a deal with ruling Congress in Kerala to withdraw its Secretariat siege against then CM in Solar scam
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How CPI (M) brokered a deal with ruling Congress in Kerala to withdraw its Secretariat siege against then CM in Solar scam

New Indian Express  

The solar scam, that rocked Kerala politics about a decade ago, is back in the headlines after a senior journalist's revelation that CPI -led Left Democratic Front pulled out of its Secretariat siege in 2013 demanding the resignation of then Chief Minister Oommen Chandy for his alleged involvement in the scam, after reaching a deal with the ruling Congress party. …

Congress must introspect on its political stance: Yechury
8 months, 2 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 …

CPI(M) in Kerala says defections to BJP have enfeebled Congress, eroded public’s trust in Opposition
10 months ago

CPI(M) in Kerala says defections to BJP have enfeebled Congress, eroded public’s trust in Opposition

The Hindu  

CPI Kerala State secretary M.V. Addressing a press conference at AKG Centre in Thiruvananthapuram on March 8, Mr. Govindan also made a robust Lok Sabha electoral pitch by portraying the ruling Left Democratic Front as the “sole secular bulwark” against the Sangh Parivar’s alleged attempts to “divide” Kerala into communal lines and turn the State saffron. Mr. Govindan said the …

CPI(M) in Kerala closes ranks against BJP’s attempt to ‘poach’ sidelined workers facing disciplinary action
10 months ago

CPI(M) in Kerala closes ranks against BJP’s attempt to ‘poach’ sidelined workers facing disciplinary action

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India in Kerala has closed ranks against the Bharatiya Janata Party’s alleged attempt to poach party cadres facing disciplinary action even as it sought to spotlight the Congress party as “the Sangh Parivar’s favourite hunting ground.” For one, CPI Kerala State secretary M.V. The CPI also sought to burnish its secular image by harping on Padmaja …

CPI(M) hiding accused in ‘murder’ of veterinary student, alleges Kerala Opposition Leader
10 months, 1 week ago

CPI(M) hiding accused in ‘murder’ of veterinary student, alleges Kerala Opposition Leader

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Siddharth, a second-year student of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Pookode in Wayanad district, should “give them up.” Addressing mediapersons in Kochi on March 2, Mr. Satheesan accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of “not having uttered a word” about the alleged “brutal murder” which has rattled all parents in Kerala. He …

CPI(M) keen to contest four MP and 26 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh
10 months, 3 weeks ago

CPI(M) keen to contest four MP and 26 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India State Secretary V. Srinivasa Rao on February 19 said that the party was keen to contest in four Parliament seats such as Araku, Kurnool, Nellore and Anantapur apart from 26 Assembly seats in the ensuing elections. He said that CPI’s network was very strong in Assembly segments such as Kurnool, Nellore, Vijayawada Central, Gannavaram, Mangalagiri, Araku, …

Supreme Court Rejects Congress MLA K Babu's Objections To Maintainability Of Election Petition Filed By CPI(M) Leader M Swaraj
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Rejects Congress MLA K Babu's Objections To Maintainability Of Election Petition Filed By CPI(M) Leader M Swaraj

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by K Babu, Congress MLA from Kerala, challenging the maintainability of the election petition filed by CPI leader M Swaraj in the Kerala High Court challenging the former's election from Thrippunithura constituency in the 2021 assembly elections.Babu had approached the Supreme Court challenging the Kerala High Court's. The Supreme Court on …

Kerala Cong launches protest against policies of LDF, Centre
11 months 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 …

Governor, CPI(M) battle over petition to declare a state of financial emergency in Kerala
1 year, 1 month ago

Governor, CPI(M) battle over petition to declare a state of financial emergency in Kerala

The Hindu  

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Communist Party of India appeared poised to battle each other over a politically contentious petition seeking the Presidential imposition of a financial emergency in the State under Article 360 of the Constitution. Mr. Sasikumar had sought the President’s intervention to “save Kerala from irredeemable financial instability precipitated by the State government’s reckless borrowing, lax …

Congress seeks to isolate and target CPI(M) in cooperative bank corruption cases in Kerala
1 year, 2 months ago

Congress seeks to isolate and target CPI(M) in cooperative bank corruption cases in Kerala

The Hindu  

The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee has moved to ensure that the Communist Party of India remained the primary target of the anger of depositors who lost their money to corruption in ruling party-administered cooperative banks. The KPCC strongly assumed that the CPI-controlled Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank scam would resonate at the ballot box in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, especially …

CPI(M) Kerala State secretary denies New Delhi police raided party general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s home
1 year, 3 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 …

Oppn Meet: WB CPI(M) Mocks Decision to Keep Chair Empty Over Abhishek's Summons by ED
1 year, 3 months ago

Oppn Meet: WB CPI(M) Mocks Decision to Keep Chair Empty Over Abhishek's Summons by ED

News 18  

The CPI in West Bengal on Wednesday mocked the decision of the coordination committee of opposition bloc INDIA to keep a chair empty at its meeting since TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, who was to represent the party, was summoned by the ED on the same day. CPI state secretary Mohd Salim said the “paduka” of Abhishek Banerjee could have been …

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Kerala HC Proceedings In Petition Challenging Election Of Congress MLA K Babu
1 year, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Kerala HC Proceedings In Petition Challenging Election Of Congress MLA K Babu

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the proceedings in the election petition filed against Congress MLA K Babu pending before the Kerala High Court, challenging his election from the Tripunithura constituency in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections.The Election Petition in the High Court was filed by CPI leader M Swaraj seeking to declare the election of Babu …

Karuvannur bank fraud case may pose fresh challenges to CPI(M), Kerala govt.
1 year, 3 months ago

Karuvannur bank fraud case may pose fresh challenges to CPI(M), Kerala govt.

The Hindu  

With the Directorate of Enforcement all set to interrogate Communist Party of India leader A.C. Moideen, MLA, on Monday in the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank fraud case, the party will have a difficult time, both inside the Assembly and outside defending its leaders who are under the shadow of suspicion. The coming weeks may prove politically significant for the party, which …

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against CPI(M) Idukki Secretary For Continuing Office Construction Despite Orders
1 year, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against CPI(M) Idukki Secretary For Continuing Office Construction Despite Orders

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday initiated contempt of court proceedings against the Idukki District Secretary of CPI, C.V. Varghese, for proceeding with the construction of the political party's office at Santhanpara, in violation of the Court's order to halt the same. The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas further restrained the party office. The …

Kerala High Court Voices Displeasure Over Continued Construction Of CPI(M) Offices In Idukki Despite Interim Order
1 year, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Voices Displeasure Over Continued Construction Of CPI(M) Offices In Idukki Despite Interim Order

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday expressed its displeasure with the ongoing construction of the CPI Party Office in Santhanpara, despite an interim order issued the previous day directing such constructions to be suspended.The Division Bench of Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas had issued a directive on Tuesday to immediately cease the construction of CPI Offices. The …

How a coastal tragedy rocked Kerala's politics and the Catholic Church
1 year, 5 months ago

How a coastal tragedy rocked Kerala's politics and the Catholic Church

Hindustan Times  

It was dark and foggy, just shy of 4 am on July 10. Father Pereira, the 65-year-old general convenor of the Vizhinjam Action Council said, "The repeated accidents and loss of over 65 lives is due to the technical lapses in the construction of the harbour and the government's failure to correct them”. Fisheries minister Saji Cheriyan said on July …

Uniform Civil Code: How CPI(M), Congress are competing for minority votes in Kerala
1 year, 6 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: How CPI(M), Congress are competing for minority votes in Kerala

India Today  

The renewed debate over Uniform Civil Code has given Kerala’s ruling CPI and the Opposition Congress a handle against the BJP-led central government, with both parties now positioning themselves to win the appeal of minorities with an eye on the Lok Sabha polls. The minorities—both Muslims, who make up 26 per cent of Kerala’s population, and Christians, who are 18 …

Supreme Court Stays Order Of Kerala High Court That Annuled CPI(M) MLA A Raja's Election From Reserved Constituency
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Order Of Kerala High Court That Annuled CPI(M) MLA A Raja's Election From Reserved Constituency

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the order of the Kerala High Court that had declared the election of CPI MLA A. Raja from Devikulam reserved constituency as void, on the ground that a practising Christian could not be a Scheduled Caste member. The Kerala High Court on 20th March 2023 had annulled the CPM MLA’s election stating that he …

CPI(M) seeks answers of one hundred questions from PM Modi ahead of his Kerala visit
1 year, 8 months ago

CPI(M) seeks answers of one hundred questions from PM Modi ahead of his Kerala visit

India TV News  

The Democratic Youth Federation of India, the youth wing of the ruling CPI, on Sunday protested against PM Modi across 14 districts in Kerala ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state to take part in "Yuvam-23". Left workers posed one hundred questions to PM Modi over various issues. The DYFI has launched a massive campaign asking 100 …

Kerala CM Statement Supporting Gandhi 'Not Genuine', CPI(M) Has 'Double Agenda': Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

Kerala CM Statement Supporting Gandhi 'Not Genuine', CPI(M) Has 'Double Agenda': Congress

News 18  

The Congress on Saturday accused the ruling CPI in Kerala and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of having a “double agenda”, as they made statements supporting Rahul Gandhi and at the same time allegedly directed police to brutally attack protesting activists of KSU and the party’s youth wing. Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly V D Satheesan made the allegation …

Kerala govt summons Asianet anchor Vinu John for criticising a CPI(M) organized bandh
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala govt summons Asianet anchor Vinu John for criticising a CPI(M) organized bandh

Op India  

A prominent journalist and host of the Asianet TV channel Vinu V. John has long been the target of animosity from the Communist Party of India in Kerala. Background of the issue The incident took place on March 28, 2022 when John was anchoring the news bulletin at Malayalam TV news channel, Asianet News. John, who works with Asianet News, …

Congress threatens legal action against detention of its workers during Kerala CM's visit
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress threatens legal action against detention of its workers during Kerala CM's visit

India Today  

The Congress in Kerala on Sunday threatened legal action against the allegedly illegal preventive detention of some of its party leaders and workers during Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's visit to Kozhikode for an event. Some Congress workers were taken into custody by the police while they were standing on a road close to the route to be taken by the …

CPI(M) councillor, DYFI cadre detained while opposing ban on BBC documentary on Modi
1 year, 11 months ago

CPI(M) councillor, DYFI cadre detained while opposing ban on BBC documentary on Modi

The Hindu  

Members of Democratic Youth Federation of India and a CPI councillor were detained by the Chennai police when they squatted in protest on Thursday opposing the Union government’s ban on the BBC’s documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots. Last Saturday, the Union government ordered YouTube to take down copies of the documentary and asked Twitter to remove related posts on …

Kerala HC Issues Notice To Thiruvananthapuram Mayor In Plea For CBI Probe Into 'Letter' Seeking List Of CPI(M) Workers For Appointments
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC Issues Notice To Thiruvananthapuram Mayor In Plea For CBI Probe Into 'Letter' Seeking List Of CPI(M) Workers For Appointments

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued notice to Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran and LDF Parliamentary Party Secretary D.R. Anil in the plea moved seeking CBI or judicial investigation into the purported letter seeking a list of CPI party members for appointment to various posts on a contract basis in the Health Division of the Municipal Corporation.Justice K. Babu sought. …

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