New Delhi/Thrissur, April 21 (IANS) Saddened by the loss of lives in the explosion at a firecracker facility in Thrissur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased and conveyed his heartfelt sympathies. Describing the incident as profoundly tragic, the Prime Minister said he was anguished by the scale of the loss of life, which has cast a shadow over the region ahead of the upcoming Thrissur Pooram festivities.The Prime Minister anno…
Latest Communist Party of India News & Updates
Thiruvananthapuram April 20 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (CPI), the second-largest constituent of Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic Front, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has struck a cautious note in its post-poll assessment, indicating a likely dip in its Assembly tally.Elections to the 140-member Kerala Legislative Assembly were held on April 9, with counting scheduled for May 4.According to the CPI’s internal review, the party expects to secure around 10 of the 24 seats it con…
Imphal, April 13 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday reiterated that ensuring the protection, safety, and peaceful coexistence of all communities remains the government’s foremost priority. An official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) noted that Manipur is home to 36 communities, comprising both tribal and non-tribal populations residing across the Imphal Valley and the state’s hill districts.On Monday, Director General of Assam Rifles, Lt General Vikas Lak…
Agartala, April 10 (IANS) More than 13,500 Central and state security personnel will be deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the politically significant elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) scheduled for April 12, top officials said on Friday. The 30-member TTAADC, consisting of 28 elected representatives and two members nominated by the state government, administers nearly 70 per cent of Tripura’s 10,491 square km geographical area, making it a strategi…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday flagged what he described as another “Congress ka Kala Adhyay (dark chapter of Congress)” dating back to 1957, alleging that India had effectively become a “colony of two superpowers” — the United States and Russia — during that period. Referring to the formation of Kerala’s first elected Communist government on April 5, 1957, under the leadership of EMS Namboodiripad, Dubey accused Congress leaders Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi o…
Thiruvalla (Kerala), April 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Thiruvalla on Saturday. He began his speech with the slogans “Jai Keralam! Jai Vikasita Keralam!” Reactions from people attending the rally have since poured in. Audience reaction has reflected enthusiasm and support.A woman who attended the rally told IANS that she saw the Prime Minister in person for the first time in her life. She said she had previously held a position in the Communist Party of I…
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) The Election Commission of India has announced that polling for all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase on April 23, setting the stage for an intense political contest in the state. As the polls draw near, the ruling DMK is likely to release its candidate list on Saturday as seat sharing talks with its allies near conclusion.According to the schedule, the filing of nominations will begin on March 30 and conclude on April 6. Votes poll…
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections fast approaching, political activity across the state has intensified, as major parties race to finalise alliances, candidates, and campaign strategies.Polling is scheduled to be held on April 23, while the filing of nominations will begin on March 30. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, with results expected to be declared the same day.Against this backdrop, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is expected to…
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) The DMK is set to contest at least 165 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, as the party finalised its seat-sharing arrangement within the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), comprising 26 political parties.With 66 seats already allotted to allies, the alliance has entered its final phase of consolidation ahead of the state polls.Under the seat-sharing agreement, the Congress has been allotted 28 seats, making it the largest ally in the DMK-led front.The …
Coimbatore, March 22 (IANS) Communist Party of India (CPI) leader R. Mutharasan on Sunday firmly dismissed allegations that his party had reduced its seat demands in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections under pressure from its ally, the DMK.Addressing reporters in Coimbatore, the former CPI state secretary asserted that the alliance remains intact and is guided by ideological unity rather than compulsion.Refuting speculation of discord within the DMK-led alliance, Mutharasan made it clear …