kerala politics

Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that the 2026 Assembly election would be the last contest between three political fronts in Kerala.Speaking to reporters here, Chandrasekhar, who is contesting from the Nemom constituency, said that after the...

On Thursday, voting concluded at 6 pm in Kerala, with a high turnout recorded in the election to form the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. The ruling LDF, led by the Congress-led UDF, and the BJP-led NDA all campaigned intensively.According to the Election Commission, the turnout was 77.45%...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 Veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony set the tone for the United Democratic Front (UDF) campaign narrative on Thursday, predicting a historic victory in Kerala and asserting that a strong anti-incumbency wave would bring an end to the decade-long rule of Chief Minister...

New Delhi, April 9 Voting began across Kerala on Thursday, with political leaders expressing confidence and urging citizens to exercise their franchise in what is widely seen as a decisive election for the state's future.Kerala Minister P. Rajeev arrived at the Ambedkar Training Centre in...

New Delhi, April 8 A day before Kerala goes to polls, on Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the people to vote for the United Democratic Front (UDF) to help elect a government with a vision to harness the state's talent and potential.Gandhi said this election is about their future...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 Kerala is set for a crucial Assembly election on Thursday, with 2.71 crore voters poised to cast their votes in a decisive contest that will test the ruling LDF's bid for a third consecutive term, the opposition UDF's comeback prospects, and the NDA's push to make its...

Bengaluru, April 8 – Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka, Lahar Singh Siroya, launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday, alleging that Khera was attempting to evade legal action by “fleeing” to Hyderabad to avoid the Assam Police.Khera is the Chairman...

Thiruvananthapuram/Kottayam, April 8 Senior Congress leaders on Wednesday criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over his remarks – which were considered highly offensive – directed at his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy, in response to another jibe from the Congress leader...

Kochi, April 8 – The controversy surrounding the devastating 2018 floods in Kerala has escalated into a fierce political battle, with Mathew Kuzhalnadan and Mathew T. Thomas, both candidates contesting from different constituencies, clashing over allegations of administrative failure and...

Kannur (Kerala)/Hyderabad, April 7 A heated exchange between Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy escalated on Tuesday, the final day of campaigning for the April 9 assembly polls.The two leaders engaged in a verbal confrontation online, exchanging...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 – As Kerala’s high-octane election campaign drew to a close on Tuesday, State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar made a sharp statement on social media, blending cultural references with political messaging.“In Kerala, the end of the campaign is marked by organizing...

Alappuzha (Kerala), April 7 – As the Kerala Assembly elections approach, political temperatures in Ambalappuzha have risen sharply, with the UDF-backed independent candidate, G. Sudhakaran, making serious allegations of a potential breakdown in law and order.A four-time legislator for the...

In the final days of campaigning for the April 9 assembly elections, a heated exchange between Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy escalated into a contentious argument.The controversy began when Vijayan used Malayalam expressions, which were...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 As the final hours ticked away on Tuesday, streets across many Assembly constituencies in Kerala came alive, with supporters of various parties turning out in large numbers to campaign for their candidates in the upcoming elections.In a final show of strength...

Kannur (Kerala), April 7 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday responded to his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy as the verbal war between the two leaders escalated.In response to earlier remarks made by Reddy at a press conference here, the veteran Marxist leader said that a...

Malappuram (Kerala), April 7 – Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman issued a clarification on Tuesday regarding his controversial remark about "Pakistan," asserting that the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) had deliberately misinterpreted his statement.The minister maintained that his...

On Tuesday, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stated that people in Kerala are seeking change and expressed confidence that the United Democratic Front (UDF) government will come to power in the state.After successfully completing an extensive 17-day election campaign tour covering 59 Assembly...

Kannur (Kerala), April 7 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday responded to his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy as the verbal exchange between the two leaders intensified.In response to earlier remarks made by Reddy at a press conference here, the veteran Marxist leader stated...

Kannur (Kerala), April 7 As campaigning drew to a close ahead of the April 9 polls in Kerala, CPI(M) veteran and state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan struck a confident tone here on Tuesday, saying his party-led front continues to enjoy public support despite a decade in power.Drawing from...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 – In a campaign season already filled with barbs and theatrics, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan added an unexpected twist on Tuesday, one that has left both critics and observers alternating between amusement and disbelief.Vijayan responded to remarks made by...