UDF questions ruling front’s anti-Sangh Parivar stance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UDF questions ruling front’s anti-Sangh Parivar stance

The Hindu  

An alleged clandestine meeting between a top law enforcer and an apex Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh apparatchik in 2023 has seemingly come in handy for the Congress-led United Democratic Front Opposition to stir public scepticism about the Pinarayi Vijayan government’s stated anti-Sangh Parivar position, foment an ideological fissure in the Left Democratic Front, and retard the ruling front’s standing among minorities, chiefly Muslims. He alleged that the police, under Mr. Ajith Kumar’s watch, scuttled the Thrissur Pooram to stoke Hindu majoritarian resentment, which advantaged the BJP candidate, Suresh Gopi. Mr. Satheesan said it was suspicious that the government allowed Mr. Ajith Kumar to hold high office despite the Special Branch flagging the “clandestine meeting”. The CPI also echoed the UDF’s sentiment that the police worked overtime to derail the Pooram and demanded the government release the committee report that probed the “disruption.” CPI State secretary M.V.

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SIT to probe ‘deletion of votes’ in Parchur segment ahead of 2024 polls
4 weeks, 2 days ago

SIT to probe ‘deletion of votes’ in Parchur segment ahead of 2024 polls

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday constituted a Special Investigation Team for inquiring into the alleged irregular filing of Form-7 applications before 2024 general elections for deletion of votes in the Parchur Assembly Constituency, Bapatla district. TDP Parchur MLA Yeluri Sambasiva Rao, in a representation, said nearly 24,000 Form-7 applications were filed irregularly in his constituency. Mr. Sambasiva Rao alleged …

K. Surendran calls UDF ‘B team’ of LDF
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

SIT to probe alleged conspiracy to frame Fadnavis, Shinde during MVA rule
2 months ago

SIT to probe alleged conspiracy to frame Fadnavis, Shinde during MVA rule

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In a major development, the BJP-led Mahayuti government will set up a Special Investigation Team to investigate an alleged conspiracy to frame chief minister and then opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis, and deputy chief minister and then urban development minister Eknath Shinde, during the tenure of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra. MVA filed false cases against Fadnavis and …

Conspiracy to frame CM Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde during Uddhav Thackeray govt? SIT formed to investigate
2 months ago

Conspiracy to frame CM Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde during Uddhav Thackeray govt? SIT formed to investigate

India TV News  

The Maharashtra government has constituted a special investigation team to probe an alleged conspiracy to frame CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, and other Mahayuti leaders during the tenure of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. The move came after a businessman, Sanjay Punamiya, claimed the media has aired sting operations in which a former police officer, during a telephonic …

Chennithala, Satheesan put up united face amid reports of infighting
2 months, 1 week ago

Chennithala, Satheesan put up united face amid reports of infighting

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a public show of unity, apparently orchestrated to dispel the popular notion of a bitter feud brewing between them, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan and senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala buried the hatchet and displayed mutual warmth at a joint press meet on Wednesday. Referring to Excise Minister M B Rajesh’s jibe that both the leaders were …

Kerala Opposition Leader says UDF has ‘neither closed nor opened the door’ on P.V. Anvar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala Opposition Leader says UDF has ‘neither closed nor opened the door’ on P.V. Anvar

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Mr. Satheesan said Mr. Anvar’s apology for accusing the former of corruption in the Kerala Assembly had underlined the role of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the “criminal clique which controlled the Chief Minister’s Office in the heinous and unfounded vilification campaign” against him. Mr. Satheesan said Mr. Anvar had validated the UDF’s accusation …

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday sought action against Home Minister Amit Shah for his statement on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the former Maharashtra chief minister said Shah would not have dared to make remarks about Ambedkar without BJP and RSS backing. " Shah should apologise: Rahul Meanwhile, Leader …

Uddhav seeks BJP workers’ help to defeat Shinde Sena’s Abdul Sattar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav seeks BJP workers’ help to defeat Shinde Sena’s Abdul Sattar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday urged BJP workers to join him to defeat Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s candidate Abdul Sattar. Addressing an election rally in Sillod assembly constituency, where Mr. Sattar is contesting, Mr.Thackeray said it was an opportunity for his party and BJP to remove “blot” from Sillod. We will probe all this if we come …

Maharashtra Assembly Election: Amit Shah criticises Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dynastic ambitions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election: Amit Shah criticises Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dynastic ambitions

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of “appeasement politics” as he took part in four election rallies in Maharashtra on Friday. Mr. Shah said, “The MVA and Uddhav Thackeray keep opposing the move of renaming Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar. In Karad South, Sangli and Ichalkaranji Assembly constituencies, the Home Minister took a swipe at Shiv Sena chief …

LDF Points to Precedent, Accuses UDF of Misinformation Campaign
5 months, 3 weeks ago

LDF Points to Precedent, Accuses UDF of Misinformation Campaign

The Hindu  

Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener T.P. Ramakrishnan accused the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition of trespassing on Speaker A.N. Shamseer’s podium in the Assembly on Monday. Ramakrishnan reminded the UDF that the Oommen Chandy government had moved a resolution in 2011 to suspend two LDF legislators for allegedly disparaging the then Speaker’s ruling. He also pointed out that the …

Adverse remarks against ADGP Ajith Kumar in probe team’s report
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Adverse remarks against ADGP Ajith Kumar in probe team’s report

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The high-level inquiry team probing the allegations against Law and Order ADGP M R Ajith Kumar met at the Police Headquarters on Friday where a marathon discussion lasting more than eight hours was held. The meeting was convened by State Police Chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb prior to handing over the inquiry report to the state government on Saturday. The …

LDF meets amid reports of CPI(M)-CPI rift over Kerala ADGP’s continuation in office
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

CM Pinarayi Vijayan meets police chief, intelligence head over ADGP's alleged RSS link
6 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Pinarayi Vijayan meets police chief, intelligence head over ADGP's alleged RSS link

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even as the controversy surrounding ADGP M R Ajith Kumar continues to hurt the government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday met state police chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb and Intelligence ADGP Manoj Abraham to discuss the matter. Sources said the CM asked Saheb to inquire into the controversial meetings Ajith had with RSS national leaders last year and file …

LDF govt. comes under pressure from within ruling front, Opposition to act against Ajith Kumar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

LDF govt. comes under pressure from within ruling front, Opposition to act against Ajith Kumar

The Hindu  

The Left Democratic Front government appears to have come under intense badgering from within the ruling front and the Opposition to take demonstrative action against Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, M.R. Govindan are anything to go by, the ruling front support for Mr. Ajith Kumar appears to be waning. Mr. Govindan noted the State Police Chief headed …

LDF legislator P.V. Anvar expresses scepticism about Kerala ADGP Ajith Kumar’s continuation in office
6 months, 4 weeks ago

LDF legislator P.V. Anvar expresses scepticism about Kerala ADGP Ajith Kumar’s continuation in office

The Hindu  

Left Democratic Front independent legislator P.V. Depicting himself as a whistleblower for the government and the CPI, Mr. Anvar said he would closely track the investigation and go public if the team veered away from the truth to save those at the apex of law enforcement. Mr. Anvar claimed he gave voice to lakhs of party workers and the general …

Allegations against Chief Minister’s political secretary P. Sasi serious, says LDF convener T.P. Ramakrishnan
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Allegations against Chief Minister’s political secretary P. Sasi serious, says LDF convener T.P. Ramakrishnan

The Hindu  

Left Democratic Front convener T.P. Ramakrishnan has said that the allegations levelled against P. Sasi, political secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, by Independent MLA P.V. Addressing a ‘Meet the Press’ event organised by the Calicut Press Club here on Tuesday, he said Mr. Anvar had highlighted many issues during his recent interactions with the media, which were either based …

LDF legislator Anvar meets Kerala CM days after putting govt in a spot with charges against ADGP, political secretary
7 months ago

LDF legislator Anvar meets Kerala CM days after putting govt in a spot with charges against ADGP, political secretary

The Hindu  

Left Democratic Front independent legislator P.V. Notably, Mr. Anvar had also blamed Mr. Vijayan’s political secretary and CPI State committee member P. Sasi for giving Mr. Kumar “free rein” over the police by repeatedly ignoring the red flags and cautionary reports that should have warned the government about the top-ranking officer’s “questionable conduct.” Mr. Anvar accused Mr. Sasi of failing …

Backwash of LDF MLA Anvar’s charges against ADGP Ajith Kumar rocks Kerala government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announces high-level police investigation
7 months ago

Backwash of LDF MLA Anvar’s charges against ADGP Ajith Kumar rocks Kerala government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announces high-level police investigation

The Hindu  

The backwash of the accusations raised by Left Democratic Front Independent legislator PV Anvar against M.R. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a high-level police inquiry in Mr. Kumar’s presence at the Kerala Police Association’s State conference in Kottayam. Mr. Kumar said he sought the investigation and petitioned Mr. Vijayan and State Police Chief S. Darvesh Sahib for a “government probe”. …

Anvar provides ammunition to Kerala Opposition to assail LDF government
7 months ago

Anvar provides ammunition to Kerala Opposition to assail LDF government

The Hindu  

Left Democratic Front independent legislator P.V. Satheesan said Mr. Anvar had resurrected the gold smuggling accusations that dogged the 2016 LDF government. Chilling effect He said Mr. Anvar’s grave accusation that the ADGP, Law and Order, was capable of harming people had a chilling effect on Kerala society. Mr. Satheesan said Mr. Anvar had claimed that the ADGP worked to …

LDF independent legislator P.V. Anvar raises allegations against CM’s political secretary, ADGP
7 months ago

LDF independent legislator P.V. Anvar raises allegations against CM’s political secretary, ADGP

The Hindu  

LDF independent legislator P.V. Mr. Anvar also played a telephone recording in which a “ranking officer” claimed that Mr. Kumar’s “bonding” with Mr. Sasi allowed the ADGP “to exert a stranglehold over the police force and act with impunity.” ‘Ill-gotten wealth’ Mr. Anvar identified the speaker as Sujith Das, the District Police Chief of Pathanamthitta. The MLA said plainclothes squads …

'UDF circulated communal videos during LS polls': CPI(M) leader hits back at Cong-led front in Kerala
7 months, 2 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 …

After flak from CPI(M) and BJP, Congress in Kerala rejects SDPI’s support in Lok Sabha 2024 polls
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

'General Dyer's regime...': Uddhav targets Shinde-led govt for lathi-charging Marathas
1 year, 5 months ago

'General Dyer's regime...': Uddhav targets Shinde-led govt for lathi-charging Marathas

India TV News  

Mumbai: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday attended the Dussehra celebrations in Mumbai and targeted the Eknath Shinde-led government in the state. Addressing the gathering during Dussehra celebrations, Uddhav Thackeray said, "Conduct the elections and the people of Maharashtra will tell you who is the real Shiv Sena. ', Uddhav targets Shinde govt Further targeting the Maharashtra government, …

LDF braces to encounter in House an Opposition buoyed by Puthuppally win
1 year, 6 months ago

LDF braces to encounter in House an Opposition buoyed by Puthuppally win

The Hindu  

Strong political headwinds will likely beset the Left Democratic Front government when the Kerala Legislative Assembly convenes for a four-day session on Monday. Chastened by the defeat in the Puthuppally Assembly byelection, the treasury benches will encounter a pugnacious Opposition gingered up by Chandy Oommen’s decisive win in the constituency held for 53 years by his late father and former …

Systematic campaign gives UDF the upper hand in Puthuppally
1 year, 6 months ago

Systematic campaign gives UDF the upper hand in Puthuppally

The Hindu  

In the end, the story of the byelection in Puthuppally ended with no major surprises. The inherent anti-Left sentiment of the region and the personal charisma of the late Oommen Chandy were enough for the United Democratic Front to notch up an impressive victory here. The Congress-led coalition United Democratic Front, which could readily seize on a perceived surge in …

Maha Govt Formation: Sena Versus Sena Battle Intensifies As Both Sides Issue Whips for Assembly Speaker’s Election
2 years, 8 months ago

Maha Govt Formation: Sena Versus Sena Battle Intensifies As Both Sides Issue Whips for Assembly Speaker’s Election

News 18  

Amid the ongoing battle between two Shiv Sena factions led by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and former CM Uddhav Thackeray, both sides issued separate whips to the party legislators to vote in favour of their respective candidates during the state assembly speaker’s election on Sunday. After the new speaker’s announcement, Zirwal informed the house that he had received a …

RSS top brass unhappy with Modi, Yogi handling of second wave
3 years, 10 months ago

RSS top brass unhappy with Modi, Yogi handling of second wave

The Hindu  

On May 23, a high-power meeting oftop leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party was held in New Delhi. It was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda, the BJP president, Sunil Bansal, the party’s organisation secretary for Uttar Pradesh, and Dattatreya Hosabale, the RSS general secretary. Citing this fact, media …

Kerala Assembly polls | Fronts will not take victory for granted, even in bastions
4 years ago

Kerala Assembly polls | Fronts will not take victory for granted, even in bastions

The Hindu  

Though the Left Democratic Front and the United Democratic Front have always shared the five Assembly constituency segments between them in Kasaragod district, in the 2021 elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to pose a strong challenge. Too close for comfort However, in the 2016 elections, the UDF’s sitting seat of Manjeswaram witnessed a fierce battle between the BJP’s …

Opinion | Transfers, Postings in Police as Commerce: Uddhav’s image has been badly dented
4 years ago

Opinion | Transfers, Postings in Police as Commerce: Uddhav’s image has been badly dented

India TV News  

Senior BJP leader and former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has made a sensational allegation against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s government. Fadnavis alleged that Rashmi Shukla, Commissioner, Intelligence, had submitted the report to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray six months ago, but no action was taken. Since the matter related to Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, two NCP ministers, Nawab Malik and …

HRSS not a big factor in Idukki now
6 years ago

HRSS not a big factor in Idukki now

Deccan Chronicle  

KOTTAYAM: The Idukki voters are waiting for a chance to vent their grievances over the devastation caused by the floods in August last year. The Lok Sabha constituency comprises high range Assembly seats, including Devikulam, Idukki, Peermade and Udumbunchola and the low ranges of Thodupuzha, Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam. Last time he had the strong support of the High Range Samrakshana …

Shiv Sena mocks BJP hours before Amit Shah and Uddhav Thackeray meet in Mumbai
6 years, 9 months ago

Shiv Sena mocks BJP hours before Amit Shah and Uddhav Thackeray meet in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Hours before Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray’s meeting with BJP president Amit Shah, the party mouthpiece Saamna criticised its ally’s outreach programme ‘Sampark for Samarthan’ and reiterated that it would contest the 2019 polls “independently”. An editorial ‘Saamana’ on Wednesday questioned the reason behind Shah’s meetings with the NDA allies and pointed to the BJP’s poor performance in the Lok …

Kerala bypoll: 76 per cent voter turnout recorded in Chenganur, counting on May 31
6 years, 10 months ago

Kerala bypoll: 76 per cent voter turnout recorded in Chenganur, counting on May 31

India TV News  

Chenganur Assembly bypoll election counting live on May 31: The Chenganur Assembly today registered at least 76 per cent voter turnout in the bypoll necessitated by the death of sitting MLA K K Ramachandran Nair in January this year due to illness. While CPI's Saji Cheriyan, the party's Alappuzha district secretary, is the candidate of the Left Democratic Front, Congress …

Sudheeran criticises UDF govt's taxation order, angers Congress in Kerala
9 years ago

Sudheeran criticises UDF govt's taxation order, angers Congress in Kerala

Firstpost  

Sudheeran’s criticism of his own party, Congress, which leads the UDF govt in Kerala, has exposed the fissures within the party ahead. Sudheeran’s criticism of his own party, which leads the United Democratic Front government in Kerala, has exposed the fissures within the party ahead of assembly elections on 16 May. Since being appointed as president of Kerala unit of …

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