kerala politics

Alappuzha, April 1 – Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, launched a scathing attack on his former senior party colleague and cabinet member, G. Sudhakaran, on Wednesday, accusing him of political opportunism after his decision to contest as an independent candidate from Ambalapuzha.Kerala...

Thrissur (Kerala), Apr 1 Days after his controversial remark about a "Hindu MLA," a flex board featuring the names of former legislators from the Guruvayur constituency has appeared as part of BJP candidate B Gopalakrishnan's campaign, drawing widespread attention.Installed at a busy junction...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan welcomed the arrival of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday to campaign for the ruling LDF in the upcoming Assembly polls, stating that his presence would strengthen efforts to protect the country's secular fabric.In a post...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that he had invited Congress leader V D Satheesan for a debate on Facebook, clarifying that it was not intended to be a public, face-to-face event.Responding to queries during a press conference here, Vijayan...

Kochi, March 31 Actor Salim Kumar criticized the LDF over the Sabarimala gold loss incident on Tuesday, saying that a "comrade" could replace potassium cyanide in separating gold from other metals.Kumar, a known supporter of the UDF, made the remarks in Kalamassery while campaigning for Indian...

Ernakulam, March 31 – Kerala's Leader of the Opposition and veteran Congress leader, V.D. Satheesan, launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday, accusing him of backing out of a public debate and repeatedly making "false claims" without accountability.Satheesan said...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 BJP president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of "always appeasing a particular community" for personal gain.Speaking after releasing the party's manifesto ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections on April 9, Nabin...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Veteran Congress leader A K Antony alleged on Tuesday a tacit understanding between the ruling CPI(M) and the BJP in Kerala, claiming that both sides were working to prevent the UDF from returning to power.Addressing a press conference, Antony said there were clear...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday dismissed allegations that the ruling front sought SDPI backing in the April 9 Assembly polls as "baseless".Addressing reporters, Vijayan asserted that neither the LDF nor any of its candidates had reached out to...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that he had invited Congress leader V D Satheesan for a debate on Facebook, clarifying that it was not intended to be a public, face-to-face event.Responding to queries during a press conference here, Vijayan...

Kannur (Kerala), March 31 – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the CPI(M) and BJP of forming a partnership in Kerala, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the ruling LDF to win the upcoming April 9 Assembly elections in the southern state.Addressing an election rally, Gandhi...

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...