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UDF criticises Vijayaraghavan’s ‘communal forces’ remark

KOZHIKODE: UDF leaders have come out strongly against CPM politburo member A Vijayaraghavan’s remarks that minority communal forces are behind the victory of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. IUML state secretary K M Shaji said CPM’s is a well-calculated move to create a communal division ahead of the assembly elections. Earlier, CPM …

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4 days, 5 hours ago

Waqf Land: Can BJP Leverage the Issue to Win Over Christian Voters in Kerala?

The Quint

It is to be recalled that the lone electoral victory the BJP has won in Kerala in the recent past is one of actor Suresh Gopi in the Thrissur Lok Sabha seat, where Christian vote share was much higher than other minority communities. For its efforts, the BJP had its first dividend in the bye-election of Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad …

Kerala Congress Wayanad Bjp Christian

1 week, 3 days ago

Kochi, smarting from a lost opportunity

The Hindu

Khadar P.B., 51, a textile shop owner, should by now have had a sprawling IT township with skyscrapers surrounding the waters of the Kadambrayar in his immediate neighbourhood at Edachira in Kakkanad, the IT hub of Kochi. Their land was part of a parcel of 246 acres leased out to SmartCity Infrastructure Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle jointly formed …

Kerala Land Agreement Project State Cabinet Kochi

1 week, 5 days ago

Victory for UDF in Kerala Local Body By-Poll, Set Back for LDF

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: The ruling LDF in Kerala suffered a setback in the local body by-elections held in 31 local body wards across the state. Sudhakaran pointed out that in the by-elections held in 31 local self-government wards in the state, the UDF wrested nine wards from the LDF and won 17 seats. The LDF leaders said the ruling front wrested sitting …

Kerala Local Udf Ldf

1 week, 5 days ago

Kerala local body bypoll results give UDF control in three LDF-ruled wards

India Today

The Congress-led United Democratic Front registered a resounding victory in the by-elections held in 31 local self-governing wards in Kerala. Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Assembly, VD Satheesan appreciated the UDF cadres and said the victory will give energy to the UDF in the local body elections scheduled for December 2025. “The Pinarayi Vijayan government is a huge burden …

Kerala Congress Victory Bjp Panchayat District Ward

2 weeks ago

Kerala's Opposition UDF divided as ally IUML insists Munambam land is Waqf

India Today

The Munambam land dispute in Kerala has triggered a difference of opinion within the Opposition, Congress-led United Democratic Front over the ownership of the land. The Indian Union Muslim League, a key ally of the Congress, has maintained that the land is Waqf property while emphasising that the residents, who have been living there for decades, should not face eviction. …

Kerala Congress Opposition Land Iuml Udf Waqf

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

VACB arrests three Kochi Corporation officials on bribery charges

The Hindu

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested three health wing officials of the Kochi Corporation on bribery charges on Friday. The arrested are Madhu, health inspector of the Corporation’s Palluruthy circle, junior health inspector Shanu, and contingent worker John Xavier. Jayaraj and comprising inspectors Madhu R., Vimal, and Manu, sub inspectors Joshy Jacob and Sukumaran, assistant sub inspectors Joseph and Shine, …

Corporation Udf Vacb Shanu Health Inspector

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Kozhikode Corporation Kudumbashree sheltering neighbourhood group members who obtained illegal funding: UDF

The Hindu

The United Democratic Front Council Party of the Kozhikode Corporation has accused the Corporation Kudumbashree of sheltering members of a neighbourhood group that obtained funding from the Kerala State Minorities Development Finance Corporation under false pretences. She said despite complaints from other Ayalkkoottams in the locality two months ago, the Corporation Kudumbashree authorities covered up the act as an executive …

Udf Kozhikode Corporation Kudumbashree Sheltering

3 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP goes into introspection mode after shock defeat in Palakkad bypoll

New Indian Express

The Palakkad bypoll result came as a shock for BJP leaders and party workers. Campaign that lacked direction Party workers and leaders believe that the NDA failed to execute even a basic campaign plan in Palakkad. Absence of local 'stars' Party workers and the district leadership unanimously claimed that the absence of prominent local campaigners negatively impacted the BJP during …

Leadership Campaign Party Workers Votes Party Workers Palakkad

3 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP Kerala chief accepts responsibility for party’s loss in Palakkad by-elections

Hindustan Times

BJP Kerala chief K Surendran said on Monday that he “owned up responsible for the party’s defeats” in the recent bypolls, particularly in Palakkad where it had harboured hopes of winning, especially in the backdrop of voices of displeasure over his style of leadership. BJP Kerala chief K Surendran said on Monday that he “owned up responsible for the party’s …

Leadership Kerala Party State Votes Bjp Palakkad

1 month ago

Kerala Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: BJP leads in Palakkad, LDF's Pradeep leading in Chelakkara

India TV News

Kerala Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has again taken the lead from the Congress-led UDF which was ahead in the earlier rounds in the Palakkad Assembly bypoll as the counting of votes commenced on Saturday. Bypolls The counting of votes cast in the bypolls for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat and the Palakkad and Chelakkara assembly …

Kerala Congress Lok Sabha Bypolls Votes Bjp Lok

1 month ago

Kerala bypoll results: Counting of votes begins in Wayanad, Palakkad and Chelakkara

Firstpost

The counting of votes for the bypolls has started in Wayanad Lok Sabha, Palakkad, and Chelakkara assembly constituencies in Kerala, with key contenders from UDF, LDF, and NDA. Assembly Elections 2024 Result The counting of votes cast in the bypolls for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat and the Palakkad and Chelakkara assembly constituencies in Kerala commenced at 8 am on …

Kerala Congress Wayanad Bjp Palakkad Nda Udf

1 month ago

Bypoll Election Results 2024 Highlights: AAP calls Punjab bypoll wins ‘semi-final’ before Delhi Assembly polls

The Hindu

The counting for the by-polls to 15 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand and for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat began amid tight security on On Saturday. The ruling Congress in Karnataka won Legislative Assembly bypolls in all three constituencies of Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur Congress-led UDF candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led by over 3,19,00 votes over …

Kerala Assembly Congress Votes Bjp Punjab Polls

1 month ago

'Distressing And Anti-People': Kerala High Court Criticizes State Govt's Flash Harthal In Wayanad For Additional Funds From Centre

Live Law

The Kerala High Court today came down heavily on the CPI led LDF government in the State for coming together with Congress-led UDF in opposition to organize a flash Harthal in Wayanad on November 19, to protest Centre's alleged reluctance in granting additional assistance for rehabilitation works post-landslide. The Division Bench comprising Justice A.K.Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice K V Jayakumar …

Kerala Court Wayanad State Centre Funds Udf

1 month ago

Ahead of Palakkad by-election result, parties and candidates eye past trends in search of answers

New Indian Express

PALAKKAD: With counting of votes to the by-election in Palakkad assembly constituency set for Saturday, the major political fronts and their candidates are bracing for an anxious weekend. “The recent general election clearly showed that the front can count on at least 9,000 votes within the Palakkad municipality limits. Combined with the votes from the three grama panchayat segments, including …

Votes Bjp Candidate Palakkad Udf Ldf

1 month ago

Kerala High Court slams LDF, UDF for 'insensitive' protest bandh in Wayanad

India Today

The Kerala High Court on Friday strongly criticised the ruling Left Democratic Front and the opposition United Democratic Front for organising a dawn-to-dusk hartal in landslide-hit area of Wayanad on November 19, terming it “irresponsible” and “unacceptable”. The court expressed disappointment, asking, “Was a hartal the only way to protest?” The hartal, spearheaded by both political fronts, was intended to …

Disaster Kerala Court Wayanad Protest Udf Ldf

1 month ago

Kerala: Polling concludes in Palakkad assembly by-poll

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: Barring a few minor scuffles between Congress-led UDF and BJP-LDF supporters, the polling for the Palakkad assembly byelections concluded peacefully on Wednesday. A notable triangular contest was witnessed in Palakkad, with the UDF's Rahul Mamkootathil, the LDF's Dr. P Sarin, and the BJP's C Krishna Kumar as key contenders. The necessity for the Palakkad assembly by-election arose following the …

Bjp Polling Palakkad Udf Ldf Palakkad Assembly

1 month ago

Palakkad bypoll: Brisk polling after three hours of voting

Deccan Chronicle

Palakkad: Brisk polling was witnessed in the Palakkad assembly by-poll on Wednesday with a turnout of 20.50 percent at 10;30 am, more than three hours after voting commenced. People started arriving early in the morning at the 184 polling booths across the constituency, which has over 1.9 lakh voters who will cast their votes to elect a representative from among …

Congress Palakkad

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 ago

Palakkad bypoll campaign comes to roaring end

New Indian Express

PALAKKAD: With the grand spectacle that marked the culmination of the Kalpathy chariot festival still fresh in the minds, Palakkad on Monday played host to another rousing display — this time of the political kind. The area near the Indira Gandhi Stadium bus stand was the focus of all the major political fronts, as a contest that drew nationwide attention …

Udf End Palakkad Bypoll Campaign

1 month ago

Morning briefing: Bodies of six abducted in Jiribam found; Kerala CM and UDF leaders argue over BJP defection, and more

Hindustan Times

Tensions in Manipur's Imphal have escalated after the bodies of six people, including three children, were recovered from Jiribam district, prompting authorities to suspend internet services in several districts. Dig Deeper Activists and supporters of Women's Wing Delhi Meetei Co-ordinating Committee and Manipur Students' Association Delhi hold placards during a protest in New Delhi Barbs flew between chief minister Pinarayi …

Congress Reddit Bjp Dig Deeper Dig Jiribam

1 month ago

LDF, UDF grapple with Muslim vote consolidation challenge in Palakkad

New Indian Express

PALAKKAD: While political parties make their final push to secure votes as the bypoll campaigning heads to a climax, the consolidation of Muslim votes in the Palakkad assembly constituency is emerging a challenge given the indirect involvement of politically influential organisations like Samastha, Jamaat-e-Islami, and SDPI. The Congress-led UDF, which is banking on Muslim vote consolidation, have had a relaxed …

Vote Muslim Palakkad Udf Ldf Samastha Consolidation Challenge

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

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UDF criticises Vijayaraghavan’s ‘communal forces’ remark

Waqf Land: Can BJP Leverage the Issue to Win Over Christian Voters in Kerala?

Kochi, smarting from a lost opportunity

Victory for UDF in Kerala Local Body By-Poll, Set Back for LDF

Kerala local body bypoll results give UDF control in three LDF-ruled wards

Kerala's Opposition UDF divided as ally IUML insists Munambam land is Waqf

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

VACB arrests three Kochi Corporation officials on bribery charges

Kozhikode Corporation Kudumbashree sheltering neighbourhood group members who obtained illegal funding: UDF

BJP goes into introspection mode after shock defeat in Palakkad bypoll

BJP Kerala chief accepts responsibility for party’s loss in Palakkad by-elections

Kerala Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: BJP leads in Palakkad, LDF's Pradeep leading in Chelakkara

Kerala bypoll results: Counting of votes begins in Wayanad, Palakkad and Chelakkara

Bypoll Election Results 2024 Highlights: AAP calls Punjab bypoll wins ‘semi-final’ before Delhi Assembly polls

'Distressing And Anti-People': Kerala High Court Criticizes State Govt's Flash Harthal In Wayanad For Additional Funds From Centre

Ahead of Palakkad by-election result, parties and candidates eye past trends in search of answers

Kerala High Court slams LDF, UDF for 'insensitive' protest bandh in Wayanad

Kerala: Polling concludes in Palakkad assembly by-poll

Palakkad bypoll: Brisk polling after three hours of voting

UDF driven by political interests on Munambam: Waqf protection panel

Palakkad bypoll campaign comes to roaring end

Morning briefing: Bodies of six abducted in Jiribam found; Kerala CM and UDF leaders argue over BJP defection, and more

LDF, UDF grapple with Muslim vote consolidation challenge in Palakkad

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