‘I want to bolster the BJP’s chances of coming to power in Kerala’, says ‘Metro Man’ E. Sreedharan on his decision to join the party
4 years, 1 month ago

‘I want to bolster the BJP’s chances of coming to power in Kerala’, says ‘Metro Man’ E. Sreedharan on his decision to join the party

The Hindu  

“Metro Man” E. Sreedharan, who served for many years as the Principal Adviser to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and who is well-known for his leadership and advisory roles in building the Konkan Railway and the Delhi, Lucknow and Kochi metros, may be among the prominent personalities that the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to enlist as its candidates in the Assembly election in Kerala, due in April. It is with a lot of curiosity and some surprise that Kerala, therefore, heard the announcement made by the BJP State president, K. Surendran, at a press conference in Kozhikode on February 18 that Sreedharan will formally join the BJP at the inauguration of the party’s State-wide “Vijay Yatra” campaign in Kasaragod on February 21. But do you think the BJP is anywhere near coming to power in Kerala for you to make that kind of a difference? Suppose you win a seat for the BJP but other parties form the government in Kerala this time too, do you think you will still be able to make a difference in the relationship between the State government and BJP government at the Centre?

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BJP will come to power ahead, everyone should work together: BS Yediyurappa
6 days, 2 hours ago

BJP will come to power ahead, everyone should work together: BS Yediyurappa

Hindustan Times  

Veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Sunday expressed confidence about the party coming back to power in Karnataka in the days ahead, as he said that the atmosphere is favourable for it. Amid a growing factional rift in the state unit of the BJP, the former chief minister asserted that everyone in the party should work together. Factional rift …

Palakkad bypoll aftermath: Will K Surendran step down as Kerala BJP chief?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Palakkad bypoll aftermath: Will K Surendran step down as Kerala BJP chief?

India Today  

In the aftermath of the BJP’s electoral defeat in Palakkad assembly by-election, Kerala state president K Surendran has come under fire. Surendran also drew comparisons to past elections, noting that V Muraleedharan faced no resignation calls when BJP secured just 2,000 votes in Piravom during his tenure as state president. DRASTIC DROP IN VOTE SHARE In the recent by-poll, BJP’s …

Could BJP infighting in Kerala dash its Palakkad bypoll win hopes?
4 months, 1 week ago

Could BJP infighting in Kerala dash its Palakkad bypoll win hopes?

India Today  

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'Join BJP to build a New Odisha', says CM Mohan Charan Majhi after renewing membership
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Join BJP to build a New Odisha', says CM Mohan Charan Majhi after renewing membership

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday called upon BJP workers to dedicate themselves to the service of people of the state, who have blessed the party with an aspiration of seeing emergence of a New Odisha. The chief minister, who was the first state BJP functionary to renew his membership here, said the time has come to connect …

Will Suresh Gopi's victory change the political landscape of Kerala?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Suresh Gopi's victory change the political landscape of Kerala?

New Indian Express  

Once the tension and travails of the just-concluded 18th Lok Sabha elections are over, the big question that awaits political analysts will be the future of the bipolar coalition system in Kerala and its consequent impact on Indian politics. Is the Bharatiya Janata Party poised for growth in Kerala, a state which remained isolated from the Hindutva march in Indian …

BJP breaks Kerala jinx, vote share grows
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP breaks Kerala jinx, vote share grows

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The BJP, though shocked with the results at the national level, is happy with its performance in Kerala. Though Union ministers V Muraleedharan and Rajeev Chandrasekhar lost by wafer-thin margins, the party bettered its position in the state by improving its vote share by 3.5%. Repeating her record of doubling the party’s vote share in every election she contests, …

Lok Sabha elections | BJP makes inroads into Kerala with maiden Lok Sabha win and significant vote share
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections | BJP makes inroads into Kerala with maiden Lok Sabha win and significant vote share

The Hindu  

By winning a Lok Sabha seat for the first time and securing a vote share of almost 17%, the Bharatiya Janata Party seemed to have turned these polls into a tri-polar polity in Kerala. Multiple factors may have contributed to Mr. Gopi’s victory, including his candidacy, the party’s effective campaigning using women activists, the defection of Congress leader Padmaja Venugopal …

Kerala Election Results 2024 Live: Rahul Gandhi wins Wayanad seat, list inside
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Election Results 2024 Live: Rahul Gandhi wins Wayanad seat, list inside

Hindustan Times  

Kerala has 20 Lok Sabha constituencies that went in for the fierce political battle, with a voter turnout of 67.08% recorded in a single-phase election in the state on April 26, 2024. Kerala Election Results 2024 Live: The intense political battle between the state-ruling Left Democratic Front, Congress-led United Democratic Front and Bharatiya Janata Party comes down to this day …

BJP report claims to win two seats in Kerala, chances in four seats
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP report claims to win two seats in Kerala, chances in four seats

New Indian Express  

“Apart from these two sure seats, there are chances that the party will win in four other seats. BJP will also cross 20 per cent votes in the state this time in all the contested seats,” the review report stated. “The parliament election result would be the start of a change in the political sphere in Kerala,” said BJP state …

Amid simmering Christian-Muslim rivalry, BJP tries to gain a toehold in Kerala
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid simmering Christian-Muslim rivalry, BJP tries to gain a toehold in Kerala

The Hindu  

Public broadcaster Doordarshan telecast The Kerala Story, a film that seeks to tarnish the State and particularly its Muslims, in the midst of the election campaign. All you need to know about the Lok Sabha election in Kerala Population growth is declining for all communities across the country and in Kerala, but this decline is uneven across regions and communities. …

BJP bets on 2 Union ministers to enter Left stronghold Kerala
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BJP bets on 2 Union ministers to enter Left stronghold Kerala

Hindustan Times  

On a recent rainy evening, a bunch of men, women and children gathered near a local temple, in Parassala, 35km away from Thiruvananthapuram city, where the annual festival is on. Chandrasekhar alleged that the rival Left Democratic Front and United Democratic Front have always spread ‘deep fake propaganda’ about BJP and ‘poisoned the minds of people of certain communities.’ “They …

View: Belligerent PM Modi puts Congress in a fix over Muslim empowerment
10 months, 3 weeks ago

View: Belligerent PM Modi puts Congress in a fix over Muslim empowerment

Hindustan Times  

After a relatively staid first round of polls, the campaigning for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was fired up with the opposition Congress firing salvos of wealth distribution, inheritance tax, and including Muslims in the OBC category for reservation in Karnataka to protect its minority vote bank, which is key to defend its 15 seats in Communist-ruled Kerala and increase …

It's time for change, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

It's time for change, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Deccan Chronicle  

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister and BJP candidate for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency has unveiled a vision for the city's comprehensive future development. After decades of stagnation, it's time for change," he said while emphasizing the need for a fresh leadership. "For the last 25 years, the people of Thiruvananthapuram have given a mandate to Pannyan Raveendran of CPI and …

Why Kerala isn’t buying Modi claim of ‘double-digit’ win in India election
11 months ago

Why Kerala isn’t buying Modi claim of ‘double-digit’ win in India election

Al Jazeera  

In India’s only state where the BJP has never won a seat, demographics and history remain stumbling blocks for the PM. “Though the BJP’s vote share has been increasing steadily, it cannot win even a single parliament seat because of demography,” K M Sajad Ibrahim, a professor of political science at Kerala University, told Al Jazeera. C P John, the …

ELECTION 2024 | Political watchers say BJP has no chance in Kerala despite attempts to woo Christians
11 months ago

ELECTION 2024 | Political watchers say BJP has no chance in Kerala despite attempts to woo Christians

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 17, 2024 15:59 IST - 6 MINS READ Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often faced flak from detractors for making sweeping claims. But even by his standards, he seemed to be setting himself up for taunts when he said that in Kerala, thanks to “Modi ki guarantee”, he would work to “realise the dreams of Kerala”, and …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Jose K. Mani interview | ‘Primary focus of INDIA bloc is to articulate a narrative against BJP’

The Hindu  

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11 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Polls: BJP's Forward March in Kerala 'Gimmick' or Dent in Existing Left-Congress Politics?

News 18  

The Kerala-connect by the saffron brigade has come a long way in the last year – from The Kerala Story, a movie based on alleged religious conversions of women from the southern state, and ‘Sneha Yatra’ to Prime Minister Modi’s repeated visits and his decision to host the Christian community’s leader at his residence. Local politicians cutting across party lines …

Shashi Tharoor says BJP ’strong player’ in Thiruvananthapuram, but Rajeev Chandrasekhar faces ’perception battle’
11 months, 1 week ago

Shashi Tharoor says BJP ’strong player’ in Thiruvananthapuram, but Rajeev Chandrasekhar faces ’perception battle’

Live Mint  

Shashi Tharoor, a Congress MP and candidate from Thiruvananthapuram seat in Kerala, on Friday said "it's not surprising" that the Bharatiya Janata Party has "turned out as a strong player" in the Lok Sabha seat. 'BJP candidate here is facing a real perception battle' The BJP has fielded Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar as its Lok Sabha election candidate from Thiruvananthapuram …

BJP to script history in Kerala with 3 seats, Rahul Gandhi to win Wayanad: India TV-CNX Opinion Poll
11 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP to script history in Kerala with 3 seats, Rahul Gandhi to win Wayanad: India TV-CNX Opinion Poll

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Opinion Poll: The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to script history as it is projected to open its account for the first time in Kerala by winning three seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, according to the India TV-CNX Opinion Poll. Rahul Gandhi to win Wayanad seat Meanwhile, the Congress-led UDF is likely to win …

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 14, 2024
1 year ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 14, 2024

The Hindu  

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Modi hopeful of BJP getting seats in double-digit in Kerala
1 year ago

Modi hopeful of BJP getting seats in double-digit in Kerala

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvanathapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed the hope that the people of Kerala would give the BJP-led NDA seats in double digits in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls. Modi said in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP-NDA combine had secured vote percentage in double digits and this time around the people's mandate would translate into seats. Modi …

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 …

BJP can win in Kerala, says PM Modi in Kochi
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP can win in Kerala, says PM Modi in Kochi

The Hindu  

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Stirred by BJP’s Hindi heartland wins, Biju Janata Dal starts fortifying its base in Odisha
1 year, 3 months ago

Stirred by BJP’s Hindi heartland wins, Biju Janata Dal starts fortifying its base in Odisha

The Hindu  

The success of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the three central Indian States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh has forced Odisha’s ruling party, the Biju Janata Dal, to sit up and take notice. The State BJP leaders hope that their party’s Assembly wins, especially in Chhattisgarh, eight of whose districts share their boundaries with the central Indian State, will …

Political Line | The battle is in the Hindi belt. Rahul Gandhi can’t fight it in Kerala
1 year, 3 months ago

Political Line | The battle is in the Hindi belt. Rahul Gandhi can’t fight it in Kerala

The Hindu  

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BJP will trump in Karnataka, TS: Etala
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP will trump in Karnataka, TS: Etala

Deccan Chronicle  

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Infrastructure push, roadshow, and meet with Church leaders: PM Modi’s big Kerala ambition ahead of 2024 polls
1 year, 10 months ago

Infrastructure push, roadshow, and meet with Church leaders: PM Modi’s big Kerala ambition ahead of 2024 polls

Firstpost  

As Kerala gets India’s first water metro, digital science park and the state’s first Vande Bharat train, PM Narendra Modi’s presence says a lot. pic.twitter.com/utZAMH4lcX — BJP April 24, 2023 The conclave At YUVAM 2023, PM Modi spoke about big infrastructure changes coming to Kerala, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s plan for the state and its role in India’s development journey. …

BJP Govt in Kerala? Congress, Left Dub PM Modi’s Claim as ‘Far-fetched Dream’
2 years ago

BJP Govt in Kerala? Congress, Left Dub PM Modi’s Claim as ‘Far-fetched Dream’

News 18  

Two major political players in Kerala– Congress-led United Democratic Front and CPI-led Left Democratic Front – have dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim that the BJP will form the state as a “far-fetched dream”. Addressing BJP workers following the party’s win in the northeast, PM Modi on Thursday said Kerala will also have a government of BJP and its allies …

Nadda privately meets Kerala Catholic archbishops; BJP-backed Christian organisation on cards
2 years, 5 months ago

Nadda privately meets Kerala Catholic archbishops; BJP-backed Christian organisation on cards

The Hindu  

Amidst reports over the Bharatiya Janata Party stepping up its efforts to woo the Catholic vote bank in Central Travancore, a closed-door meeting held between the party’s national president J.P. Nadda with two catholic Archbishops in Kottayam a couple of days ago is triggering widespread speculation in the political circles. The BJP delegation, on the other hand, also comprised the …

Karnataka being turned into communal laboratory, says Pinarayi Vijayan
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka being turned into communal laboratory, says Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu  

Expressing concern that communal forces are bringing a bad name to Karnataka as the society is being communalised, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said that Karnataka is being turned into a communal laboratory like some North Indian States. Progressive thinkers have been sacrificed in the textbook revision process,” Mr. Vijayan, speaking extensively on communal forces in Karnataka and …

Presidential elections, BJP’s Muslim outreach, political films and more | Political Line
2 years, 7 months ago

Presidential elections, BJP’s Muslim outreach, political films and more | Political Line

The Hindu  

President, VP polls: what they say about BJP, Congress When the Congress was in power between 2004 and 2014, there were two elections each to the posts of President and Vice President; in power since 2014, the BJP also has had the opportunity to elect two Presidents and two Vice Presidents. The elections of Ram Nath Kovind, followed by Droupadi …

Kerala local body bypoll results: BJP strikes in Ernakulam, LDF still in the lead with 24 wins
2 years, 10 months ago

Kerala local body bypoll results: BJP strikes in Ernakulam, LDF still in the lead with 24 wins

Firstpost  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has won three out of five seats in the local body by-election in Ernakulam district Results of Kerala local body by-elections held in 42 wards of various local self-government bodies are being declared on Wednesday and according to the latest update, the LDF has won 24 wards, followed by UDF with 12 and NDA at 6. …

Party Wants Either Muslims or Christians on Its Side to Crack Kerala Conundrum - News18
2 years, 10 months ago

Party Wants Either Muslims or Christians on Its Side to Crack Kerala Conundrum - News18

News 18  

From just seven states in 2014 to 17 states in 2022, the BJP footprint has grown beyond traditional strongholds to conquer new forts like the Northeast. In Part 5 of the series, we assess the BJP’s tactics to establish itself as a serious electoral contender in Kerala where tangible success still eludes it due to unique demographic challenges. He then …

What if UP becomes Kerala, asks Yogi Adityanath. Pinarayi Vijayan gives an answer
3 years, 1 month ago

What if UP becomes Kerala, asks Yogi Adityanath. Pinarayi Vijayan gives an answer

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is afraid that if Uttar Pradesh becomes like Kerala, it will enjoy the best education, healthcare facilities and 'people won't be murdered in the name of religion and caste.' He tweeted, "If UP turns into Kerala as @myogiadityanath fears, it will enjoy the best education, health services, social welfare, …

Despite loss, Metro-man E Sreedharan keeps poll promise of ‘power for all’
3 years, 10 months ago

Despite loss, Metro-man E Sreedharan keeps poll promise of ‘power for all’

Op India  

Despite facing defeat in the recent Kerala Assembly elections, E Sreedharan, fondly known as ‘Metro man’ has fulfilled his poll promise of getting power connections for the people in his constituency. In accordance with the promise he made to his constituents, Sreedharan on May 18 wrote a cheque of Rs 81,525 in the name of the Assistant Engineer, KSEB, Kalpathy, …

Kerala Assembly Elections 2021 | Kerala Not ready for a third force, says CSDS-Lokniti Survey
3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala Assembly Elections 2021 | Kerala Not ready for a third force, says CSDS-Lokniti Survey

The Hindu  

Kerala, which has been dominated by two alliances, saw the Prime Minister call for a third alternative in the State while launching his party’s campaign. image/svg+xml There is a need for a third alternative to the UDF and LDF Voted UDF Voted LDF Voted NDA Voted others Agree 33 32 32 3 Disagree 43 53 2 3 No response 39 …

Kerala Elections 2021: BJP Secures Zero Seats, Trails Behind in Palakkad and Nemom
3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala Elections 2021: BJP Secures Zero Seats, Trails Behind in Palakkad and Nemom

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has faced a crushing defeat in the state of Kerala after it secured no seats in the 2021 Vidhan Sabha Elections. The party has trailed behind in Nemom, its only sitting seat as well as the constituency of Pallakad, where ‘Metro Man’ E Sreedharan was leading till the afternoon. Finance Minister of Kerala Thomas Isaac tweeted …

Sabarimala, Ex-CM's Son, Metro Man: Before Voting on April 6, Know All About Kerala's Interesting Fight
3 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala, Ex-CM's Son, Metro Man: Before Voting on April 6, Know All About Kerala's Interesting Fight

News 18  

Sabarimala, Ex-CM's Son, Metro Man: Before Voting on April 6, Know All About Kerala's Interesting Fight Last Updated: April 04, 2021, 10:49 IST The elections this year, like the previous years, will have a contest between the Communist Party of India -led Left Democratic Front and the main challenger UDF. Nemom In the 2016 Assembly polls, Nemom grabbed national headlines, …

'Left will be shown its place, UDF poised for comfortable win': Shashi Tharoor
3 years, 11 months ago

'Left will be shown its place, UDF poised for comfortable win': Shashi Tharoor

Hindustan Times  

He is one of the star campaigners of the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala. Shashi Tharoor, also an MP from Thiruvananthapuram, spoke to Hindustan Times about UDF’s prospects, BJP’s threat and many other issues ahead of the Kerala assembly polls. In addition, our “people’s manifesto”, arrived at after extensive consultations, and our list of candidates, featuring 55% fresh faces, …

140 seats up for grabs in Kerala, but can BJP dent state's bipolar politics?
3 years, 11 months ago

140 seats up for grabs in Kerala, but can BJP dent state's bipolar politics?

India Today  

The year 2016 was when the BJP won a seat in Kerala for the first time. Surendran, now the BJP’s state unit president, is once again contesting from Majeshwar, this time against AKM Ashraf of IUML, which is a Congress ally in Kerala. Though the main contenders for the 140 seats are CPI-led Left Democratic Front and Congress-led United Democratic …

Kerala Assembly Elections 2021 | A battle over the elusive fruit of continuity
3 years, 11 months ago

Kerala Assembly Elections 2021 | A battle over the elusive fruit of continuity

The Hindu  

The campaign narratives in Kerala in the run up to the Assembly polls on April 6 illustrate a zealous attempt to validate, and an equally ardent bid to push back, the presumed ‘certainty’ of a forthcoming turning point in its electoral history. However hard the LDF tried to restrict the electioneering discourse to its development record and social welfare initiatives, …

Why Kerala may not swing this time round
3 years, 11 months ago

Why Kerala may not swing this time round

Live Mint  

Earlier this summer, a diaspora Malayali travelled from Yemen to Kerala in order to campaign for his favourite communist politician, A. Pradeep Kumar, in Kozhikode. But we will not let the party be harmed in any way now.” The man represents a notable category: a large section of Malayalis who’ve been drawn into politics this election season by the prospect …

Kerala polls: BJP gets another chance to make inroads, but prevailing in coastal state seems improbable
3 years, 11 months ago

Kerala polls: BJP gets another chance to make inroads, but prevailing in coastal state seems improbable

Firstpost  

Even as the BJP has commanded significant support in North India and has made inroads in East and Northeast India, the South and especially the state of Kerala has evaded the Saffron wave. However, notwithstanding the subsequent poll losses, a look at the party’s performance since the 2014 general elections show that slowly but steadily, the BJP has been building …

ABP News C-Voter Opinion Poll 2021: Will Pinarayi Vijayan Create History In Kerala Assembly Elections? Where Does BJP Stand?
3 years, 11 months ago

ABP News C-Voter Opinion Poll 2021: Will Pinarayi Vijayan Create History In Kerala Assembly Elections? Where Does BJP Stand?

ABP News  

The voting for the upcoming assembly elections in five states will be held on different dates from 27 March to 29 April. The election in five states - Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry - is being dubbed as the trailer for the Lok Sabha elections to be held in 2024 as the electoral results of these five …

Kerala elections 2021: Rahul Gandhi to take part in public meetings in nine constituencies
3 years, 11 months ago

Kerala elections 2021: Rahul Gandhi to take part in public meetings in nine constituencies

Firstpost  

Rahul Gandhi will be in Kerala on Tuesday and lead the Congress campaign for the upcoming in the state. Rahul, who is a Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad, will participate in public meetings in Kottayam, Puthuppally, Kanjirappally, Pala, Piravom, Kunnathunad, Muvattupuzha, Perumbavoor and Angamaly constituencies, The Hindu reported. At corner meetings in Ernakulam and Alappuzha districts, Rahul said he was …

BJP announces 112 candidates for Kerala Assembly polls, fields E Sreedharan from Palakkad
4 years ago

BJP announces 112 candidates for Kerala Assembly polls, fields E Sreedharan from Palakkad

India Today  

BJP on Sunday released a list of 112 candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, fielding state party chief K Surendran from two constituencies while Metroman' E Sreedharan will contest from Palakkad. Addressing a press conference, BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh said, "In Kerala, BJP will be contesting 115 seats and the rest of 25 seats will be left …

Kerala Assembly polls | Tightrope walk for the Congress
4 years ago

Kerala Assembly polls | Tightrope walk for the Congress

The Hindu  

Candidate selection for key seats in the capital district in proving to be a tightrope walk for the Congress. Despite witnessing much wrangling for seats, the party leadership is yet to zero in on ‘winnable’ candidates for the Nemom, Vattiyurkavu and Kazhakuttom segments. However, with Nemom, the BJP’s lone seat in Kerala, fast emerging a focal point of the upcoming …

Why did ‘Metro Man’ Sreedharan become a politician at 88? The BJP leader answers
4 years ago

Why did ‘Metro Man’ Sreedharan become a politician at 88? The BJP leader answers

Hindustan Times  

India's 'Metro Man’ Elattuvalapil Sreedharan had announced on February 18 that he would be joining the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the crucial assembly elections in Kerala. On February 25, Sreedharan was formally inducted into the BJP in the presence of its Kerala unit chief K Surendran and said that it was one of the greatest moments of his life. …

BJP flip flops after announcing E Sreedharan as Kerala CM candidate
4 years ago

BJP flip flops after announcing E Sreedharan as Kerala CM candidate

India Today  

BJP has confirmed that E Sreedharan is not the CM candidature in Kerala, after the BJP state president K Surendran projecting Metro Man the as Chief Ministerial candidate. Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Thursday backtracked from his comments after he mistakenly claimed that the BJP has announced 'Metroman' E Sreedharan as its chief ministerial candidate for the Kerala elections. As …

Kerala Assembly Polls: BJP Backtracks On 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan As Its CM Candidate
4 years ago

Kerala Assembly Polls: BJP Backtracks On 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan As Its CM Candidate

ABP News  

In what may give fresh ammunition to the opposition to take on the saffron party in the run-up to the Kerala Assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday did a flip-flop on E. Sreedharan, popularly known as the “Metro Man”, as the party’s chief ministerial face. In an apparent damage control mode, BJP state chief K. Surendran withdrew the …

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