kerala politics

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony stated on Tuesday that a change in government in Kerala is "certain", claiming that the electorate has already made up its mind well before the election day.Kerala will go to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 BJP Kerala state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday termed as "lies" the Congress allegations that the Centre's FCRA Bill was anti-Christian.Chandrasekhar said that the central government was coming out with amendments to the Foreign Contribution...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday responded to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the ruling CPI(M) over the Sabarimala gold theft case during a campaign, questioning how the accused in the case managed to reach Gandhi's home.The Marxist veteran was...

Kannur (Kerala), March 31 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the ruling LDF to win the Assembly elections in Kerala.Addressing an election rally here, Gandhi reiterated his charge that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan firmly rejected allegations of electoral support from the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) on Tuesday, calling them "completely baseless" and politically motivated.He asserted that neither has any support been sought...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, said on Tuesday that the CPI(M) must first explain the photograph of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with Unnikrishnan Potty, a prime accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, before accusing Sonia...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 – The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has outlined a flexible, constituency-driven strategy for the Kerala Assembly elections, even as Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan intensified his attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the issue of his...

Kottayam (Kerala), March 30 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi drew loud cheers from the crowd when he said he was looking forward to Kerala having a female chief minister.Addressing a rally in Puthuppally, Gandhi spoke about the guarantees announced by the Congress if it comes to power, including...

Kottayam, March 30 – The Puthupally constituency witnessed a highly emotional and energetic campaign moment as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi combined symbolism with sentiment, invoking the enduring legacy of Oommen Chandy while supporting his son, Chandy Oommen, in the Puthupally assembly...

New Delhi, March 30 – Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday over his recent remarks on Kerala politics, asserting that the people of the state are fully aware of the "truth" behind political alliances.Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the MP...

New Delhi, March 30. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of remaining silent on the Sabarimala Temple issue, but his charge faces opposition. Critics point to multiple speeches where PM Modi directly raised allegations of gold theft and targeted the LDF, questioning...

Kottayam (Kerala), March 30 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi drew loud cheers from the crowd when he said he was looking forward to Kerala having a female chief minister.Addressing a rally in Puthuppally here, Gandhi spoke about the guarantees announced by the Congress if it comes to power...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 Senior CPI(M) leader and LDF candidate in Nemom, V Sivankutty, said on Monday that he cannot refuse votes from any section of society, claiming that doing so would be unconstitutional, amid allegations by the opposition UDF of a CPI(M)-SDPI deal in the April 9...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 With just days left for the crucial Assembly elections, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accepted Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan's challenge for a public debate on Monday, further intensifying the political heat ahead of the April 9 polls.A day after...

Thrissur (Kerala), March 30 BJP leader and NDA candidate from the Thrissur assembly constituency, Padmaja Venugopal, expressed "immense happiness and pride" on Monday after sharing an open vehicle with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a roadshow here, calling it a "sweet victory" against her...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 – As the Assembly election campaign enters its final and most intense phase, Kerala's political discourse is being shaped by a high-stakes challenge: an open debate between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan.What began as a...

Pathanamthitta (Kerala), March 30 Launching a sharp attack on Narendra Modi, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the Prime Minister remained silent on the Sabarimala issue during his Kerala visit, indicating that the BJP-LDF works together.Addressing a Congress election...

Kollam, March 30 – With the assembly elections in full swing, dramatic scenes and open confrontation marked Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s Monday press conference, turning what was intended to be a focus on governance into a political flashpoint.The Chief Minister, who addressed the media...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accepted the challenge from Congress leader V D Satheesan for a public debate on Monday, further intensifying the political rivalry ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections.A day after Satheesan challenged him for a public...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 Senior CPI(M) leader and LDF candidate in Nemom, V Sivankutty, said on Monday that he cannot refuse votes from any section of society, claiming that doing so would be unconstitutional, amid allegations by the opposition UDF of a CPI(M)-SDPI deal in the April 9...