NCP in Kerala set to replace Saseendran with Thomas K Thomas, says P C Chacko
3 months, 1 week ago

NCP in Kerala set to replace Saseendran with Thomas K Thomas, says P C Chacko

New Indian Express  

“The parliamentary party leadership made the decision and the national president has entrusted me to convey the decision to the CM. Thomas is of the view that right from the beginning of the second Pinarayi government, there has been an understanding that the cabinet berth would be shared between the two MLAs. Meanwhile, there were reports that Saseendran demanded that he be made the party state chief if Thomas is made a minister. However, Chacko said Saseendran has not made any such demand before the party national leadership.

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NCP miffed with Chhagan Bhujbal, won’t include him in cabinet
2 days, 20 hours ago

NCP miffed with Chhagan Bhujbal, won’t include him in cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party has decided to keep its senior leader and former minister Chhagan Bhujbal out of the state cabinet despite him sulking publicly after being denied a ministerial berth in the Mahayuti 2.0 government. The party leadership is upset with Bhujbal for several reasons, including being pressured to nominate his son Pankaj to the legislative …

No discussion on change in ministership, says NCP leader and Kerala Forest Minister Saseendran
3 weeks ago

No discussion on change in ministership, says NCP leader and Kerala Forest Minister Saseendran

The Hindu  

Senior NCP leader in Kerala and State Forest Minister A.K. Mr. Saseendran told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram that he had already made his stand clear in this regard and informed the party's State and Central leadership about his mind when a discussion came in this regard two months ago. The Minister's reaction came amidst speculations about the recent meeting of Mr. …

NCP Leader Accused of Offering Bribes to MLAs
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP Leader Accused of Offering Bribes to MLAs

Deccan Chronicle  

Kerala NCP Leader Thomas K. Thomas faces allegations of bribery. The allegations, which cost him a Cabinet berth, have caused a stir within the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF). The chief minister has denied the allegations, but both Thomas and Kunjumon have denied them. The matter is currently under investigation by the state police.

NCP-SP Denies Reshuffle, Maintains Saseendran's Position in Cabinet
3 months ago

NCP-SP Denies Reshuffle, Maintains Saseendran's Position in Cabinet

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has decided to retain Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection A.K. Saseendran in the Left Democratic Front (LDF) Cabinet. The decision was made after a closed-door meeting between the Chief Minister and the NCP-SP delegation, including State president P.C. Chacko and the party's second legislator Thomas K. Thomas.

Saseendran on way out of Pinarayi Vijayan government 2.0, may head Kerala NCP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saseendran on way out of Pinarayi Vijayan government 2.0, may head Kerala NCP

New Indian Express  

Forest Minister A K Saseendran’s fate has been sealed, he’s on his way out making way for Kuttanad MLA Thomas K Thomas to be the NCP’s nominee in the state cabinet. However, a formal announcement will be made only after the state NCP leaders meet Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and officially convey the party’s decision, they said. “Saseendran’s request for …

Kerala Minister A.K. Saseendran temporarily survives internal party challenge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Minister A.K. Saseendran temporarily survives internal party challenge

The Hindu  

For the time being, Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection A.K. The status quo was decided at a meeting of the rival factions in the Kerala unit of the party, led by Mr. Saseendran and State president P.C. While party sources initially indicated that Mr. Saseendran’s Ministerial position was secure, Mr. Pawar is expected to make a final call at …

Factional tensions escalate in Kerala NCP as Saseendran defies calls to step down from Cabinet
4 months ago

Factional tensions escalate in Kerala NCP as Saseendran defies calls to step down from Cabinet

The Hindu  

The power struggle in the Nationalist Congress Party ‘s Kerala unit is apparently showing no sign of abating, with Minister for Forest and Wildlife A.K. Sources said that Mr. Saseendran had also thrown down the gauntlet to his factional rivals in the party, led by party State president P.C. Sharad Pawar’s call awaited Mr. Saseendran had already apprised Chief Minister …

Pawar to take call on NCP cabinet berth sharing in Kerala
4 months ago

Pawar to take call on NCP cabinet berth sharing in Kerala

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: As the rift within the NCP Kerala unit widens over the replacement of Forest Minister A K Saseendran, party leaders say that national supremo Sharad Pawar will take the final decision on Saturday, when he is scheduled to meet leaders of both the factions. State president P C Chacko, who previously maintained no plan to share the ministerial post …

Cabinet reshuffle possibility in Kerala kindles ambitions in LDF alliance partners
1 year, 3 months ago

Cabinet reshuffle possibility in Kerala kindles ambitions in LDF alliance partners

The Hindu  

As the dust settles after the Left Democratic Front’s defeat in the Puthuppally byelection, whispers about an impending Cabinet reshuffle percolated through the corridors of power in the capital. As per the understanding, Transport Minister Antony Raju of the Democratic Kerala Congress would quit office in favour of Kerala Congress leader K.B. Mr. Jayarajan dismissed speculation that the “Opposition-initiated” dark …

Kerala’s LDF government formation talks reach a concrete stage
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala’s LDF government formation talks reach a concrete stage

The Hindu  

The profile of the next Pinarayi Vijayan government appeared to take a more definitive form on Monday afternoon as a fortnight of hectic behind-the-scenes seat-sharing talks seemed to reach finality. One report said the CPI might keep Health Minister K. K. Shylaja and populate the rest of the Cabinet with new faces. One cabinet post each Kerala Congress, Janata Dal, …

PC Chacko joins NCP, says 'happy to be part of active party moving with a direction'
3 years, 9 months ago

PC Chacko joins NCP, says 'happy to be part of active party moving with a direction'

Firstpost  

New Delhi/Kochi: Former Congress leader PC Chacko, who quit the party last week, joined the Nationalist Congress Party headed by Sharad Pawar on Tuesday and said he was happy to be part of a “functional, active party with a direction”. After formally joining the NCP, Chacko said the Left Democratic Front will return to power in Kerala, which is going …

Kerala Polls 2021: Former Congress Veteran PC Chacko Joins NCP, Stresses Need For United Opposition
3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala Polls 2021: Former Congress Veteran PC Chacko Joins NCP, Stresses Need For United Opposition

ABP News  

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P.C. Chacko, who quit the grand old party earlier this month ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, on Tuesday joined the Nationalist Congress Party. NCP Chief Sharad Pawar informed that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan called to tell him that the Left is happy with PC Chacko joining the NCP. This came as Chacko, who …

Kerala Polls 2021: Former Congress Leader PC Chacko Likely To Join NCP, Extends Support to LDF
3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala Polls 2021: Former Congress Leader PC Chacko Likely To Join NCP, Extends Support to LDF

ABP News  

Senior Congress leader P.C. Chacko, who quit the grand old party earlier this month ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, is likely to join the Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday. Chacko, who quit the Congress on March 10 over alleged undemocratic ways in the candidates’ selection for the assembly elections in his home state Kerala while citing factionalism within the …

NCP in Kerala caught off guard by Maharashtra developments
5 years, 1 month ago

NCP in Kerala caught off guard by Maharashtra developments

The Hindu  

The Nationalist Congress Party in Kerala, a member of the Communist Party of India -led Left Democratic Front Government, has been apparently caught off guard by the seemingly “out-of-the-blue” decision of its leader Ajit Pawar to team up with the BJP to form a coalition government in Maharashtra. The NCP, which has a Minister in the Pinarayi Vijayan Government, scrambled …

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