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    Kerala Assembly Elections: BJP Targets Historic Breakthrough

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 – As the campaign for the April 9 Assembly elections enters its decisive phase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP is preparing an all-out offensive in Kerala, deploying its top national leadership in a bid to achieve a historic breakthrough.Union Home Minister...
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    Kerala Elections Meet Eid: Candidates Seek Votes at Prayer Grounds

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 – With Eid al-Fitr falling on a Friday this year, Kerala's election campaign acquired a distinctly festive yet urgent political hue, as candidates from all parties converged at Eidgah grounds in a last-minute outreach effort ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls.With...
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    Congress Banks on Kerala Leaders in Kerala Assembly Elections

    New Delhi, March 19 Determined to challenge the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the April 9 Kerala Assembly polls, the Congress on Thursday banked on its state leadership, deciding not to field any of its MPs.The party made this decision despite internal pressures, opting to rely on its...
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    Kerala Assembly Elections: Key Candidates Announced by Congress

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 Amid internal discussions over seat allocation and demands from MPs, the Congress released its second list of 37 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections on Thursday, keeping all Lok Sabha members out of the race.The party had announced 55 candidates in its...
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    Kerala Assembly Elections: Congress to Contest 92 Seats Amidst Negotiations

    New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 – With just three days left for filing nominations for the April 9 Assembly polls, the Congress on Thursday night unveiled its final list of candidates, covering 37 constituencies and bringing to a close four days of intense negotiations, debates, and...
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    Congress Announces Second List of 37 Candidates for Kerala Elections

    New Delhi, March 19 The Congress on Thursday released its second list of 37 candidates for the April 9 Kerala Assembly elections.The Congress has fielded T O Mohanan from the Kannur Assembly seat, from where veteran leader K Sudhakaran was seeking the party ticket.Sudhakaran is the Congress...
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    Kerala Assembly Elections: 23 Candidates File Nominations

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 As many as 23 candidates have filed their nominations for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission, as the process gained momentum on Thursday.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is among those who have submitted their nomination...
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    Sudhakaran’s Ambitions and Congress’s Decision on Kerala Elections

    New Delhi, March 19 The Congress leadership is grappling with the question of whether to allow MPs to contest the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls, which has stalled the party's second list of candidates for the state, sources said on Thursday.The Congress is also reportedly working to pacify...
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    Nemom Contest: A Key Battleground for Kerala's Elections

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 – The battle lines have been firmly drawn in what is shaping up to be one of the most prestigious contests in Kerala’s April 9 Assembly elections – the Nemom Assembly constituency in the state capital.Nemom holds a unique place in Kerala’s political landscape as...
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    Congress Leader Stays Put Amidst Candidate Dispute

    Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, March 19 Congress MP and party strongman K Sudhakaran said on Thursday that he will not contest in the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala without the party's backing.Sudhakaran also ended speculation about him leaving the Congress to form another party or join...
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    Kerala Elections: CPI(M) Announces Revised Candidate List

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 Sports Minister V Abdurahiman will contest from the Tirur Assembly constituency instead of Tanur in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, the CPI(M) said on Thursday while releasing a fresh list of candidates.The party had earlier announced the list of 81...
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    Sudhakaran Confirms Stay in Congress, Awaits Party Decision

    Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, March 19 Congress MP and party leader K. Sudhakaran said on Thursday that he would not contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala without the party's support.Sudhakaran also ended speculation about him leaving the Congress to form another party or join some...
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    Kerala Election: Tharoor Clarifies No CM Aspirations

    New Delhi, March 19 Ahead of the Kerala assembly elections, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said he is not a chief ministerial contender, as he is not a candidate in the election, and believes that the chief minister should ideally be chosen from among the elected MLAs.In an...
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    Kerala Elections: Congress Faces Candidate Dilemma

    New Delhi, March 19 The Congress leadership is grappling with the question of whether to allow MPs to contest the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, and this has stalled the party's second list of candidates for the state, sources said on Thursday.The Congress is also reportedly working to...
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    Kerala Polls: DSJP Supports NDA's EWS Reservation Focus

    Kochi, March 19 The DSJP announced unconditional support to the NDA for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections on Thursday.Describing itself as a secular party that prioritizes the interests of forward communities, the Democratic Social Justice Party (DSJP) leaders, in a press conference here...
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    Congress Leader Advocates Party Unity for Kerala Polls

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 Congress leader A K Antony said on Thursday that he had urged party strongman K Sudhakaran to abide by the high command's decision, no matter how difficult, to ensure the defeat of the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF.Antony's request to Sudhakaran comes amidst reports of his...
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    Kerala Elections: Tharoor Clarifies He's Not Pursuing Chief Ministership

    Ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stated on Thursday that he is not a potential chief ministerial candidate, as he is not a candidate in the election, and believes that ideally, the chief minister should be chosen from among the elected MLAs.In an...
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    Kerala Elections: BJP Fields New Candidates, Including Former Governor

    New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 The BJP on Thursday released its second list of 39 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections, fielding former state president and former Mizoram governor Kummanam Rajasekharan from the Aranmula constituency.The veteran leader will be contesting against...
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    Congress Leader Appeals for Unity in Kerala Elections

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 Congress leader A K Antony said on Thursday that he had urged party strongman K Sudhakaran to abide by the high command's decision, no matter how difficult it might be, to ensure the defeat of the CPI(M)-led LDF.Antony's request to Sudhakaran comes amid reports of...
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    Kummanam Rajasekharan Among BJP's Second List of Kerala Candidates

    New Delhi, March 19 The BJP on Thursday released the second list of 39 candidates for the Kerala Assembly polls, fielding former state BJP president and former Mizoram governor, Kummanam Rajasekharan, from the Aranmula constituency.The party has also nominated CC Mukandan as its candidate from...
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