News Muncher - category satheesan

18 hours, 10 minutes ago

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

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 …

Support Kerala Congress Priyanka Gandhi Wayanad Gandhi Priyanka

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kerala power tariff hike: Government giving ‘electric shock’ to people, says Opposition Leader

The Hindu

Kerala’s Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said that the State government has “given a shock” to the people through the recent power tariff hike. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, he accused the government of foisting the burden caused by “the corruption and apathy” of the Kerala State Electricity Board on the people. The UDF and the Congress …

Kerala Power State Satheesan Udf Kseb

2 weeks, 3 days ago

PDP demands Satheesan’s apology over controversial Munambam remark

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Coming down heavily on Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan for his stand on the Munambam issue, the Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday demanded his apology. While addressing the residents who have been publicly protesting at Munambam, Satheesan on December 2 had said that the Munambam land is not waqf property. The leader of Opposition made such a statement …

Satheesan Pdp Munambam Waqf Land

1 month ago

UDF driven by political interests on Munambam: Waqf protection panel

New Indian Express

KOZHIKODE: Akhila Kerala Waqf Samrakshana Samithi has alleged that UDF leaders including Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, P K Kunhalikutty and V D Satheesan have political interests in intervening in the controversial issue of the land at Munambam. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, samithi general secretary Abdul Khader Karanthur said the UDF leaders are eyeing the elections …

Issue Udf Kunhalikutty Munambam Waqf

1 month, 1 week ago

Palakkad Bypoll: Congress-Led Alliance Alleges LDF Candidate Wrongly Registered As Voter

ABP News

The Congress-led United Democratic Front has accused the Left Democratic Front candidate for the Palakkad bypoll, P Sarin, of obtaining voter registration in the assembly constituency through illegitimate means. Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan alleged that Sarin, a former Congress digital media convener who was expelled from the party, acquired the certificate despite residing in Palakkad for only three months, …

Congress Bjp Satheesan Voter Palakkad Sarin Ldf

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cong., CPI(M) leaders exchange barbs over black money claims in Palakkad bypoll

The Hindu

The political showdown over the midnight raids and the allegations of black money in the ongoing byelection in Palakkad has led to an acrimonious spat between Congress and CPI leaders. Mr. Balan described Mr. Satheesan as a bigger goon than Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president K. Sudhakaran. When the CPI district secretary said that Mr. Mamkootathil had brought black money, …

Congress Black Money Satheesan Rajesh Leader Palakkad Cong

1 month, 3 weeks 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.

Government Politics Law Crime Kozhikode

1 month, 3 weeks ago

CPI-BJP Move to Exploit 'Dissension' in Congress Over Palakkad Assembly

The Hindu

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are reportedly planning to exploit the purported dissensions within the Congress over State Youth Congress president Rahul Mamkootathil's candidacy in Palakkad Assembly by-poll. The parties have highlighted a letter purportedly written by the District Congress Committee (DCC) requesting K. Muraleedharan's candidature, fueling speculation that the Congress may be considering …

Politics Law Congress Disinformation

2 months, 1 week ago

‘Ensure Opposition’s rights in assembly’: Kerala LoP V D Satheesan

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Opposition has urged Speaker A N Shamseer to ensure that its rights in the assembly are protected. In a letter to the speaker, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan pointed out instances, especially during the adjournment motion, when the Opposition was not given sufficient time to speak on the issue. What irked the Opposition was the speaker summarily …

Opposition Issue Satheesan

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala CM skips debate on ADGP-RSS meet

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A nearly four-hour-long adjournment debate in the assembly on ADGP M R Ajith Kumar’s controversial meeting with RSS leaders, which was conspicuous by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s absence, ended in a walkout by the Opposition against the government’s alleged ‘sidestepping’ of the contentious topic. IUML’s P K Shamsudeen, who moved the adjournment motion, hinted at the “coincidence” behind the …

Opposition Satheesan Malappuram Cpm Meet

2 months, 2 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 …

Politics Law History Media

3 months, 1 week ago

ADGP met RSS leaders at the behest of Vijayan: Kerala LoP

Hindustan Times

Amid the row over Kerala additional director general of police MR Ajithkumar allegedly meeting top leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan has alleged that the cop was deputed as a messenger at the behest of chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to strike a quid pro quo deal with the RSS-BJP for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. …

Kerala Congress Lok Sabha Bjp Satheesan Dgp Officer

3 months, 2 weeks ago

CPI national leadership demands thorough probe into Kerala ADGP-RSS leadership ‘secret meet’

The Hindu

The Communist Party of India national leadership has sought to tighten the screws on the Communist Party of India in Kerala by demanding a thorough inquiry into the allegation that Kerala’s top law enforcer, Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, M.R. When asked whether Mr. Anvar had stepped out of the LDF’s line by raising severe charges against …

Kerala Satheesan Cpi Raja Rss Vijayan Ramakrishnan

3 months, 2 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, …

Congress State Bjp Satheesan Rss Udf Vijayan

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Suresh Gopi’s victory and Thrissur Pooram disruption not linked, says Surendran

The Hindu

BJP State president K. Surendran has said that actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi’s victory from the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency as a National Democratic Alliance candidate had nothing to do with the disruptions of the Pooram festivities. Mr. Surendran claimed that Mr. Satheesan’s allegations were completely baseless, and accused the Opposition leader of acting at the behest of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. …

Satheesan Thrissur Pooram Gopi Surendran

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Probe against Kerala ADGP an eyewash, alleges Opposition Leader

The Hindu

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Mr. Satheesan said the Chief Minister is “afraid” whether the accused will divulge something. “Why is he and his office so obsessed with gold?,” he asked referring to Mr. Anvar’s allegation that plainclothes squads under Mr. Kumar’s direct control regularly ambushed gold smugglers with the ‘tacit connivance’ of Customs officials, away from the airport …

Kerala Party Minister Satheesan Chief

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala Opposition launches Statewide agitation demanding Chief Minister’s resignation

The Hindu

The Congress-led United Democratic Front Opposition in Kerala launched a Statewide agitation demanding Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s resignation on Monday. Satheesan, who inaugurated the protest, said Mr. Anvar had “vindicated” the UDF’s assertion that a “criminal clique” operating out of the Chief Minister’s Office controlled the police and used law enforcement for “corruption, nepotism, vendetta and self-enrichment.” Mr. Satheesan said …

Law Kerala Opposition Order State Committee Satheesan

3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Kerala Congress Accusation State Bjp Satheesan Cpi

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Satheesan accuses Kerala govt of 'shielding' perpetrators of sexual abuse in Malayalam film industry

Hindustan Times

Kochi, Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, on Monday alleged that the Left government was trying to shield the perpetrators of sexual abuse against women in the Malayalam film industry by not initiating an investigation based on the Justice Hema Committee Report. "The opposition had demanded that a team led by senior women IPS officers should …

Film Industry Congress Victims Sexual Abuse Report Committee Ips

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Sreejesh accorded reception by Suresh Gopi

The Hindu

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, extended a warm welcome to Olympic bronze medallist P.R. During the visit, Mr. Sreejesh showcased his Olympic medal to the Minister, who expressed immense pride and gratitude for the athlete’s contribution to the nation. Sreejesh’s family, including his wife Aneeshya, children, siblings and parents was later treated …

Olympic State Gopi Sreejesh Suresh Gopi

4 months ago

Hema Committee report: Kerala’s Opposition steps up demand for prosecution based on report findings

The Hindu

The Congress-led United Democratic Front on Friday stepped up its demand for a police investigation into the findings of the Justice K. Hema Committee which documented sexual exploitation, workplace harassment and gender pay gap in the Malayalam film industry. Satheesan wrote an open letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reiterating the Opposition’s demand for a special investigation team comprising senior …

Report Committee Satheesan Act Hema Committee Hema

4 months ago

Hema Committee report: Opposition warns Kerala govt of resistance against move to hold cinema conclave

The Hindu

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has warned of stiff resistance against any move by the government to hold a cinema conclave to discuss the issues thrown up by the recently released Hema Committee report arguing that such an initiative where the victims are made to sit alongside the alleged perpetrators “amounted to insulting womanhood.” Minister for Culture Saji …

Kerala Victims Report Satheesan Hema Committee

4 months, 1 week ago

Kafir remark row: CPI(M) even shamed Sangh Parivar in spreading hatred, says Kerala Opposition Leader

The Hindu

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan said here on Wednesday that the hate campaign the CPI resorted to during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Vadakara was “akin to extremism.” Mr. Satheesan told news reporters that the CPI had “shamed even the Sangh Parivar” in its communal or hate campaign. Referring to the police report submitted to the Kerala …

Kerala Opposition Satheesan Sangh Parivar Udf

4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Opposition Leader says ‘water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala’ policy should guide construction of new dam at Mullaperiyar

The Hindu

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said a policy of “water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala” should guide the construction of a new dam at Mullaperiyar. Mr. Satheesan said Tamil Nadu feared Kerala had proposed a new dam to reduce its share of water from Mullaperiyar. UDF meet to discuss issue Mr. Satheesan said the Mullaperiyar …

Tamil Nadu Kerala Water Opposition Dam Satheesan Mullaperiyar

Filters

Articles for Satheesan

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

Kerala power tariff hike: Government giving ‘electric shock’ to people, says Opposition Leader

PDP demands Satheesan’s apology over controversial Munambam remark

UDF driven by political interests on Munambam: Waqf protection panel

Palakkad Bypoll: Congress-Led Alliance Alleges LDF Candidate Wrongly Registered As Voter

Cong., CPI(M) leaders exchange barbs over black money claims in Palakkad bypoll

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

CPI-BJP Move to Exploit 'Dissension' in Congress Over Palakkad Assembly

‘Ensure Opposition’s rights in assembly’: Kerala LoP V D Satheesan

Kerala CM skips debate on ADGP-RSS meet

LDF Points to Precedent, Accuses UDF of Misinformation Campaign

ADGP met RSS leaders at the behest of Vijayan: Kerala LoP

CPI national leadership demands thorough probe into Kerala ADGP-RSS leadership ‘secret meet’

UDF questions ruling front’s anti-Sangh Parivar stance

Suresh Gopi’s victory and Thrissur Pooram disruption not linked, says Surendran

Probe against Kerala ADGP an eyewash, alleges Opposition Leader

Kerala Opposition launches Statewide agitation demanding Chief Minister’s resignation

Anvar provides ammunition to Kerala Opposition to assail LDF government

Satheesan accuses Kerala govt of 'shielding' perpetrators of sexual abuse in Malayalam film industry

Sreejesh accorded reception by Suresh Gopi

Hema Committee report: Kerala’s Opposition steps up demand for prosecution based on report findings

Hema Committee report: Opposition warns Kerala govt of resistance against move to hold cinema conclave

Kafir remark row: CPI(M) even shamed Sangh Parivar in spreading hatred, says Kerala Opposition Leader

Kerala Opposition Leader says ‘water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala’ policy should guide construction of new dam at Mullaperiyar