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Catholic Church's Stance on Munambam Sparks Political Showdown
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Catholic Church's Stance on Munambam Sparks Political Showdown

The Hindu  

The Catholic Church's firm stance on the land dispute at Munambam has put the political parties, particularly those relying on Catholic votes from central Travancore, on an overdrive to calm the raging concerns. The Kerala Congress (M) finds itself in a difficult position as the Church remains displeased with the party too for its role in adopting a unanimous Assembly …

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Low voter turnout in Kerala's Christian stronghold raises questions of community’s disengagement
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Low voter turnout in Kerala's Christian stronghold raises questions of community’s disengagement

New Indian Express  

The absence of Christian leaders like Oommen Chandy and K M Mani has also played a role in deterring Christians from heading to the polling booths. Meanwhile, the Church leadership dismissed these concerns, stating that the Christian community cannot simply be spectators in a crucial election that will determine the future of democracy in the nation. Meanwhile, the Church leadership …

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Shadow of Manipur violence hangs over BJP’s prospects in Thrissur
8 months ago

Shadow of Manipur violence hangs over BJP’s prospects in Thrissur

Hindustan Times  

The road to Kanjoor cuts away from National Highway 544 at Puthukkad junction and meanders along rows of two-storey homes with manicured lawns and past paddy fields to arrive at a small intersection. A 17% jump in the BJP’s vote-share in 2019 through its candidate Suresh Gopi, a national award winning actor, here has elevated the party’s hopes in a …

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Jose K. Mani interview | ‘Primary focus of INDIA bloc is to articulate a narrative against BJP’
8 months, 1 week ago

Jose K. Mani interview | ‘Primary focus of INDIA bloc is to articulate a narrative against BJP’

The Hindu  

Jose K. Mani, chairman of the Kerala Congress, a constituent of the Left Democratic Front in Kerala, also serves as one of the campaign managers of the INDIA bloc at the national level. The KC is locked in a tight fight with Kerala Congress, which is part of the United Democratic Front, to retain the Kottayam seat in the 2024 …

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BJP welcomes screening of The Kerala Story by diocese; UDF, LDF oppose decision
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP welcomes screening of The Kerala Story by diocese; UDF, LDF oppose decision

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has welcomed the screening of the allegedly Islamophobic movie The Kerala Story by the Idukki diocese of the Syro-Malabar Church for catechism students. BJP central zone president N. Hari said the diocese acted with a “sense of reality.“ “The courageous decision of the Idukki diocese to screen the movie is a major setback to the campaign …

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The role of the Church in Kerala’s politics
1 year, 2 months ago

The role of the Church in Kerala’s politics

Hindustan Times  

Bins Abraham owns a 12-acre rubber plantation in Erattupetta, a plantation town nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats. Though the term “love jihad” was coined by Right-wing Hindu groups in 2007, the Catholic Church in Kerala began to use it as an instrument to discourage inter-religious marriages. In January 2020, the synod or highest administrative body of Syro-Malabar …

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Puthuppally bypoll | In the political shadow of Oommen Chandy
1 year, 3 months ago

Puthuppally bypoll | In the political shadow of Oommen Chandy

The Hindu  

A poster placed near the now famous grave at St George Orthodox Church at Puthuppally, in Kottayam district, Kerala, reads: “Oommen Chandy; here lies a saint who intercedes”. The late Chief Minister’s son, Chandy Oommen, is the Congress’ high-profile candidate, given his famous forename and his father’s popularity that seems to endure beyond the grave. Puthuppally, an Assembly constituency where …

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Battle for Puthuppally looks to heat up gradually
1 year, 4 months ago

Battle for Puthuppally looks to heat up gradually

The Hindu  

Amidst expectations of a high-octane battle, electioneering at Puthuppally is failing to pick up momentum even a day after the announcement of the date of the byelection. Even the United Democratic Front, which announced the candidature of Chandy Oommen within hours after the declaration of the bypoll on September 5, made a rather slow start to its campaign. Following in …

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Kerala will go the Northeast, Goa way: PM Modi
1 year, 7 months ago

Kerala will go the Northeast, Goa way: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took Kerala’s commercial capital Kochi by storm on Monday, quite literally, leading a mega roadshow and addressing a mammoth youth meet “Yuvam” — modifying Kerala. They are responsible for the growing unemployment and corruption, he said, adding: “I am sure people of Kerala will work hard to defeat these two forces.” He attacked the CPI-led …

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Lack of Strong Leadership, Gold Smuggling Scam, Sabarimala Issue: Examining UDF's Downfall in Kerala
3 years, 7 months ago

Lack of Strong Leadership, Gold Smuggling Scam, Sabarimala Issue: Examining UDF's Downfall in Kerala

News 18  

A high voltage state-wide campaign raising the Sabarimala women’s entry issue and gold smuggling scam failed to better the fortunes of the Congress-led UDF at the hustings,as it lacked a strong state leadership to take on the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF on the ground. Though the UDF, led by former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala fought the …

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Kerala Assembly election 2021: Voting to begin at 7 am; three-cornered fight between LDF, UDF, NDA likely
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Assembly election 2021: Voting to begin at 7 am; three-cornered fight between LDF, UDF, NDA likely

Firstpost  

The total electorate in the state includes 1,32,83,724 male voters, 1,41,62,025 female voters and 290 transgenders, according to Election Commission figures The Kerala Assembly election will be held in a single phase today,. The total electorate in the state includes 1,32,83,724 male voters, 1,41,62,025 female voters and 290 transgenders, according to Election Commission figures. The election is crucial for an …

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How Turkey's Hagia Sophia Propelled CPI(M) to Big Win in Kerala Local Body Elections
4 years ago

How Turkey's Hagia Sophia Propelled CPI(M) to Big Win in Kerala Local Body Elections

News 18  

When Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced his decision to turn the famous Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul into a mosque in the second week of July, it coincided with the arrival of central investigative agencies from New Delhi in Kerala, some 6,000 kilometres away, for unearthing a gold smuggling racket conducted through a diplomatic channel. A senior leader of …

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