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Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 – As Kerala awaits the election results, one figure stands out above all others in the state's political landscape: Pinarayi Vijayan. Now 80, the veteran CPI(M) leader is seeking a historic third consecutive term as Chief Minister, a feat no leader in Kerala's...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 – With polling now complete across Kerala, the battle for power has shifted from the campaign trail to a tense waiting game, with the electorate's verdict set to be revealed on May 4.As ballot boxes fall silent, political camps are abuzz with quiet calculations...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 – At 6 p.m. on Thursday, the official conclusion of what is often called the ‘festival of democracy’ arrived as polling across Kerala came to a close.However, in several booths, the spirit of democracy lingered a little longer, with voters patiently waiting to...

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...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 – Around 16% of Kerala’s 2.71 crore electorate have cast their votes within the first two hours of polling on Thursday, setting an energetic tone for what Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described as a decisive election for the state’s future.Leading the campaign...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 7: Expressing strong confidence ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated on Tuesday that the United Democratic Front (UDF) is poised for a "decisive victory," citing widespread anti-incumbency against the ruling Left Democratic Front...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday alleged that despite being highly educated, people in Kerala are forced to seek jobs in other states and countries due to a lack of opportunities.The Congress leader is in the state as part of the campaign for...

Kozhikode, April 6 – Congress-led UDF star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lamented on Monday that she is not being allowed to function effectively as a Member of Parliament, as every attempt she made to coordinate with the Pinarayi Vijayan government to resolve the issues faced by the people...

Idukki, April 6 – In a sharp and comprehensive attack on the ruling Left government in Kerala, Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, on Monday dismissed the government's progress report as a "bundle of lies," alleging that key achievements have been exaggerated while major failures have been...

Thrissur (Kerala), April 6 Rahul Gandhi stated that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was not a "divine figure" uniquely capable of ruling Kerala, and that the state was home to many capable leaders marked by humility and empathy.He argued that portraying oneself as the sole capable leader...

New Delhi, April 5 – A political row erupted on Sunday after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, during a rally in Kerala, made remarks perceived as targeting the people of Gujarat, prompting a strong response from Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.Reacting to Kharge's statement, Chief...

Idukki (Kerala), April 5 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Sunday that the winds of change are blowing in Kerala, and the Congress-led United Democratic Front is sure to form the government after the April 9 elections."Change is coming. You be ready, and if you all support...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam said on Sunday that the ruling LDF has maintained a consistent stand that it does not want the votes of religious fanatics.Responding to queries on whether there has been any shift in the Left Democratic Front's position regarding...

Tiruvalla (Kerala), April 4 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the days of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala were “numbered,” using a large NDA rally in Tiruvalla to signal a decisive political shift in the state.PM Modi arrived in Kochi earlier in the day...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 – Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday that he has received numerous requests from people in Kerala to visit Beypore and campaign, but expressed regret at being unable to accommodate additional engagements, citing time constraints set by the Election Commission...

In Aranmula, a town on the banks of the Pamba River, tradition plays a central role in daily life, and in the political landscape during elections.The political contest in the Aranmula constituency is closely watched, with Health Minister Veena George, a candidate backed by the LDF (Left...

Perambra, April 3 – A fresh political controversy has erupted in the Perambra Assembly constituency in Kozhikode district, with the United Democratic Front (UDF) alleging that the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) is resorting to tactics that appeal to religious sentiments to regain...

Kannur, April 2 – In a dramatic display of political theatre and messaging, Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi took his campaign directly to the heart of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s hometown, turning Pinarayi into a stage where symbolism and strategy converged.The roadshow, organized in...

New Delhi, April 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi told BJP booth workers in Kerala on Thursday that the party's success in the Thiruvananthapuram local body elections reflects a growing wave of support ahead of the April 9 Assembly election.In a virtual interaction, Modi said it is evident that...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being a "coward" who handed over the country's energy security to the US and signed a trade deal that was "unfair" to farmers in order to protect...