Kerala Assembly passes resolution to work towards countering, defeating divisive forces
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Assembly passes resolution to work towards countering, defeating divisive forces

India TV News  

The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, seeking to work towards countering and defeating the efforts of divisive forces in the country and maintain India as a democratic social republic. During the conference, both the Chief Minister as well as Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly V D Satheesan said attempts were being made to dislodge -- from the national movement -- the contributions of many freedom fighters and it was "our responsibility" to collectively oppose such efforts. The conference commenced with the speech of Speaker M B Rajesh who said that the 75th anniversary of Indian independence was not just an occasion for celebration, but also an opportunity to analyse and evaluate whether in the last 75 years the common man has been able to enjoy the Constitutional promises of freedom, justice, equality and brotherhood. Read Also | Missing student from J&K found dead in Punjab, massive protests break out in Samba Vijayan too recalled the contributions of the freedom fighters in various resistance movements in the country, particularly in southern India, and said all of them should be made a part of the national movement.

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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Blasts Congress, BJP at LDF Convention in Chelakkara
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Blasts Congress, BJP at LDF Convention in Chelakkara

New Indian Express  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan delivered a scathing speech at the LDF convention in Chelakkara, criticizing both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. He highlighted the issue of communalism, the central government's neglect towards the state, and the recent communal clashes that took place outside Kerala. Pinarayi also pointed out that Congress lost more than 84,000 votes in the …

Kerala assembly passes resolution for second time to change state name to 'Keralam'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala assembly passes resolution for second time to change state name to 'Keralam'

India TV News  

Kerala’s name may soon change to Keralam as the state assembly passed a resolution in that direction by an overwhelming majority on June 24. In this resolution, it was said to amend Schedule 1 of the Indian Constitution so as to change the name of the state from 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'. In the resolution presented in the Assembly, Chief Minister …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan flays Congress for its ‘silence’ on BJP’s RSS agenda
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan flays Congress for its ‘silence’ on BJP’s RSS agenda

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of remaining “silent on the implementation of RSS agenda by the BJP.” Speaking at a public meeting held as part of Lok Sabha 2024 election campaign at Mattanur in Kannur on April 22, Mr. Vijayan said that while claiming to be a secular party, the …

Rahul questions BJP’s ‘selective targeting’, asks why no action taken against Pinarayi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul questions BJP’s ‘selective targeting’, asks why no action taken against Pinarayi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has expressed astonishment at the Bharatiya Janata Party and Central agencies for allegedly targeting him while ignoring “serious allegations” against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Speaking at a public meeting organised by the United Democratic Front in Kannur as part of Lok Sabha election campaign on April 18, Mr. Gandhi recounted his own experiences of facing backlash …

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 …

This stir is against denial of what is rightfully ours: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
11 months ago

This stir is against denial of what is rightfully ours: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged that all the non-BJP-ruled states are being discriminated against by the BJP-led Union government. He was speaking at a protest organised by the LDF government against the Union government’s alleged fiscal negligence at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Thursday. The CM, all his cabinet colleagues, 8 MPs and 99 MLAs of the …

Kerala chief minister Vijayan leads protest against Centre’s ‘financial injustice’
11 months ago

Kerala chief minister Vijayan leads protest against Centre’s ‘financial injustice’

Hindustan Times  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan led a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Union government over “financial injustice” in Delhi on Thursday, a day after the Karnataka government’s similar demonstration. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, former Union minister Kapil Sibal, and Tamil Nadu minister Palanivel Thiagarajan were among those …

Pinarayi Vijayan leads stir in Delhi against ‘attack on federalism’ by the Centre
11 months ago

Pinarayi Vijayan leads stir in Delhi against ‘attack on federalism’ by the Centre

The Hindu  

Hoping to strengthen the unity of the Opposition parties ahead of the coming general elections, leaders of various political outfits joined the protest organised by the Kerala government at Jantar Mantar here on Thursday against the alleged attacks on federalism by the Centre, especially the anomalies in devolution of resources. Besides Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who inaugurated the protest, …

Indian democracy being crippled by Centre's 'Union over States' mentality: Kerala CM at Delhi protest
11 months ago

Indian democracy being crippled by Centre's 'Union over States' mentality: Kerala CM at Delhi protest

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/NEW DELHI: A democracy envisaged as a union of states is being "crippled" by the Centre's "undemocratic Union over States" mentality, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in New Delhi on Thursday, as he led a protest against the Centre's alleged neglect towards the southern state on financial matters. Spearheading the ruling Left's protest, Vijayan criticised the 'Union over States' …

All States neglected under Modi regime: Pinarayi Vijayan
11 months ago

All States neglected under Modi regime: Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu  

Denying the BJP’s argument that the protests by Opposition-ruled States against the Centre were politically motivated to create a “north-south” divide, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in New Delhi on February 7 that all States were suffering from the anti-federal attitude of the Centre. Addressing reporters at Kerala House in New Delhi, Mr. Vijayan said he had extended invitations …

Kerala | A protest and a predicament
11 months 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, …

Pinarayi Vijayan to lead protest against Centre’s ‘financial embargo’ on State at Jantar Mantar on Feb 8
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pinarayi Vijayan to lead protest against Centre’s ‘financial embargo’ on State at Jantar Mantar on Feb 8

The Hindu  

A crucial Left Democratic Front State committee meeting here on January 16 resolved to take the fight against the Centre’s “crippling financial embargo” on Kerala to New Delhi by announcing a high-profile protest led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at Jantar Mantar on February 8. Jayarajan said Ministers, MLAs and Lok Sabha members from Kerala will join Mr. Vijayan in …

Kerala Governor Blames CM Vijayan For Attack On Convoy; ‘Bid To Physically Harm Me…’ | Watch
1 year ago

Kerala Governor Blames CM Vijayan For Attack On Convoy; ‘Bid To Physically Harm Me…’ | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Kerala Governor Blames CM Vijayan For Attack On Convoy; ‘Bid To Physically Harm Me…’ | Watch Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan lashed out at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan after he faced protests by activists of the Students Federation of India on December 11 in Thiruvananthapuram. #keralagovernor #arifmohammedkhan #pinarayivijayan #kerala #sfi #studentsfederationofindia #thiruvananthapuram #convoy #protests #blackflag #conspiracy #bjp Hindustan Times Videos …

Uniform Civil Code Concerned And Dismayed: CM Pinarayi After Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against UCC
1 year, 5 months ago

Uniform Civil Code Concerned And Dismayed: CM Pinarayi After Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against UCC

ABP News  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved a resolution against Centre's plan to implement Uniform Civil Code in State Assembly on Tuesday. According to ANI, "Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moves the resolution in State Assembly on Uniform Civil Code. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moves the resolution in State Assembly on Uniform Civil Code. pic.twitter.com/PN00az55M3 — ANI August 8, 2023 …

CM Pinarayi Vijayan To Move Resolution Against Uniform Civil Code In Kerala Assembly Today
1 year, 5 months ago

CM Pinarayi Vijayan To Move Resolution Against Uniform Civil Code In Kerala Assembly Today

ABP News  

Kerala government is set to move a resolution in the State Assembly against Centre's plan to implement the Uniform Civil Code in India on Tuesday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is likely to move the resolution. According to ANI, “Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to move the resolution against in the State Assembly today.“ Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to move …

Kerala CM supports TN decision to pass resolution against Governor
1 year, 8 months ago

Kerala CM supports TN decision to pass resolution against Governor

Hindustan Times  

Thiruvananthapuram Pinarayi Vijayan extends support to Stalin’s resolution. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday supported his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin’s decision to pass a resolution in state assembly on April 10 urging Centre and the President to fix a time limit for Governors to approve the bill passed by legislature. Two days back Stalin had written to Vijayan …

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 …

BJP Govt in Kerala? Congress, Left Dub PM Modi’s Claim as ‘Far-fetched Dream’
1 year, 10 months 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 …

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 …

Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts resolution against Hindi imposition
2 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts resolution against Hindi imposition

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 18, 2022 15:56 IST The Tamil Nadu Assembly on October 18 adopted a resolution against the Central government’s moves to impose Hindi, saying that such moves would be impractical and divisive and would discriminate against non-Hindi speaking people. Stalin, read: “This House urges the Union government not to implement the recommendations made in the report of the …

Kerala Assembly passes unanimous resolution demanding recall of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Patel
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Assembly passes unanimous resolution demanding recall of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Patel

Firstpost  

Thiruvananthapuram: Expressing solidarity with the people of Lakshadweep, the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution demanding the recall of island administrator Praful Khoda Patel and requesting the immediate intervention of the Centre to protect the lives and livelihood of the islanders. The hard-hitting resolution alleged that attempts were being made to impose “saffron agendas” and “corporate interests” …

Kerala assembly passes resolution seeking recall of Lakshadweep administrator
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala assembly passes resolution seeking recall of Lakshadweep administrator

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala legislative assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution demanding the recall of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel over the recent draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation and new rules which have sparked protests on the island. It also pointed out the island’s long-standing relations with the state and said the Sangh Parivar is making the island another laboratory and …

Pinarayi Vijayan's swearing in likely to be delayed as Covid rages in Kerala
3 years, 8 months ago

Pinarayi Vijayan's swearing in likely to be delayed as Covid rages in Kerala

India TV News  

The swearing in of Pinarayi Vijayan as the Kerala Chief Minister for the second time in a row, might be delayed as the state is in the grip of a severe second wave of coronavirus where the test positivity rate has been hovering around 25 per cent for a while with the total number of active cases crossing the three …

'Do They Have No Right To Express An Opinion?' : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner Challenging State Assembly Resolutions On Central Laws To Do More Research
3 years, 9 months ago

'Do They Have No Right To Express An Opinion?' : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner Challenging State Assembly Resolutions On Central Laws To Do More Research

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned a petition which challenges the competence of state legislative assemblies to pass resolutions about Parliamentary laws, by asking the petitioner's lawyer to do more research. We don't want to create more problems than solving", the Chief Justice of India told Senior Advocate Soumya Chakraborty, who was representing the petitioner. The petition was filed by …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accuses BJP of misusing central agencies, says won't be threatened
3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accuses BJP of misusing central agencies, says won't be threatened

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan refuted corruption charges as he accused the BJP of misusing central agencies in the wake of assembly election in the state. In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in on Tuesday, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan claimed that the LDF government in Kerala is corruption-free while claiming that allegations are “being made up since there is nothing much …

Hours After Supporting Pinarayi's Resolution Against Farm Laws, Kerala's Lone BJP MLA Backtracks
4 years ago

Hours After Supporting Pinarayi's Resolution Against Farm Laws, Kerala's Lone BJP MLA Backtracks

News 18  

Hours after agreeing to Pinarayi Vijayan’s resolution against Centre’s farm laws, BJP’s lone member on Kerala Assembly, O Rajagopal, on Thursday, backtracked on his stand. Rajagopal had earlier supported the resolution seeking scrapping of the three contentious farm laws against which farmers have been agitating for over a month at the Delhi border. When pointed out that the resolution was …

'Repeal Farm Laws' : Kerala Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolution In Special Session
4 years ago

'Repeal Farm Laws' : Kerala Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolution In Special Session

Live Law  

The Kerala legislative assembly passed a unanimous resolution on Thursday urging the Central Government to take urgent steps to repeal the three contentious farm laws, against which several groups of farmers are holding protests.Though the lone BJP MLA in the 140-member house, O Rajagopal, orally opposed certain remarks in the resolution brought by the left front government during the. The …

Kerala Assembly passes resolution demanding withdrawal of three farm laws
4 years ago

Kerala Assembly passes resolution demanding withdrawal of three farm laws

India TV News  

The Kerala Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution demanding withdrawal of the three central farm laws. The central farm laws, passed in Parliament, were not only "anti-farmer" but also "pro-corporate", he alleged and said that at least 32 farmers had lost their lives in the last 35 days of the agitation. "Legislative assemblies have the moral responsibility to take a …

Farmers' Protest: Decision on Centre's letter for talks today, say leaders; Kerala guv says no to special Assembly session
4 years ago

Farmers' Protest: Decision on Centre's letter for talks today, say leaders; Kerala guv says no to special Assembly session

Firstpost  

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said he was hopeful that the protesting unions would complete their internal discussion soon and come forward for talks. A decision on the Centre’s offer for next round of talks will be taken after consulting farmers leaders from across the country on Wednesday, said cultivators protesting at the borders of Delhi on Tuesday as …

Kerala to hold special Assembly session on 23 December for resolution against farm laws
4 years ago

Kerala to hold special Assembly session on 23 December for resolution against farm laws

Firstpost  

The special session is being convened on the backdrop of thousands of farmers camping at various borders of Delhi for almost four weeks, demanding the repeal of the three agricultural legislations Thiruvananthapuram: A special session of the Kerala Assembly is being convened on Wednesday to discuss the three contentious central farm laws and pass a resolution against the acts, whose …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Urges People to 'Work Together to Build a New India by Strengthening Secularism'
4 years, 4 months ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Urges People to 'Work Together to Build a New India by Strengthening Secularism'

News 18  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged people to move towards a day "when our nation emerges as a spectrum of pluralism" and "a day when all human beings will be equal." Vijayan, who has gone into self quarantine after he came in the primary contact list of Malappuram district Collector who tested COVID-19 positive on Friday, urged people to …

No permission for resolution to recall Kerala Governor
4 years, 11 months ago

No permission for resolution to recall Kerala Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

The Opposition registered strong protest over the committee’s decision to deny permission for the resolution and submitted their dissent in writing The Kerala Assembly on Friday turned down the resolution moved by Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala seeking to recall governor Arif Mohammad Khan. The Opposition registered strong protest over the committee’s decision to deny permission for the resolution and submitted …

‘Have reservations and disagreement’: Kerala Governor reads references on anti-CAA resolution in assembly
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Have reservations and disagreement’: Kerala Governor reads references on anti-CAA resolution in assembly

Hindustan Times  

Springing a surprise, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday read out the references on the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act resolution passed by the state assembly, while presenting his policy address of the Left government in the House. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan The governor, who has been at loggerheads with the government over the anti-CAA resolution passed by the assembly …

Kerala oppn to move resolution in assembly seeking Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s recall
4 years, 11 months ago

Kerala oppn to move resolution in assembly seeking Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s recall

Hindustan Times  

The opposition leader in Kerala, Ramesh Chennithala, on Saturday submitted a notice to the assembly speaker seeking his permission to introduce a resolution in the House urging President Ram Nath Kovind to recall Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammad Khan The opposition leader’s deft move has landed the Left Democratic Front government, which is engaged in a …

Kerala Governor calls Assembly resolution on CAA ‘unconstitutional and insignificant’
5 years ago

Kerala Governor calls Assembly resolution on CAA ‘unconstitutional and insignificant’

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan courted a fresh controversy on Thursday by terming the resolution passed by a special session of the Assembly demanding the Centre rescind the Citizenship Act as “unconstitutional and insignificant”. Mr. Khan also said that the resolution was passed as per the proposal of the Indian History Congress held at Kannur recently. Leader of the Opposition …

Assembly has its rights: Kerala Chief Minister
5 years ago

Assembly has its rights: Kerala Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has described as unheard of a Rajya Sabha member filing a petition with the Chairman seeking to initiate breach of privileges and contempt proceedings against a Chief Minister. Narasimha Rao against Mr. Vijayan after the Kerala Assembly passed a resolution against the Citizenship Act on December 31, Mr. Vijayan said the Assembly had its own …

138:1 | Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Demanding Withdrawal Of Citizenship Amendment Act
5 years ago

138:1 | Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Demanding Withdrawal Of Citizenship Amendment Act

ABP News  

Thiruvananthapuram: On the last day of the year, it was a rare moment when the traditional political rivals, the CPI-M led Left Front and the Congress-led United Democratic Front joined hands to pass a resolution in the Kerala Assembly seeking the withdrawal of the Citizenship Amendment Act, while the lone dissent came from the BJP legislator O. Rajagopal. George, who …

Kerala CM tables anti-CAA resolution in Assembly
5 years ago

Kerala CM tables anti-CAA resolution in Assembly

India TV News  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday moved a resolution in the state Assembly demanding the scrapping of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act. Though the one-day special session was convened to ratify the extension of the reservation for SC and ST in the Assembly and the Parliament for another decade, the resolution against CAA was also taken up in view …

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