Kannur (Kerala), May 6 (IANS) In a gesture rich in symbolism, Thaliparamba MLA-elect T. K. Govindan visited the residence of late CPI-M stalwart Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, even as unrest ripples through the party’s Kannur stronghold after its electoral drubbing.A long-time party leader in Kannur, Govindan jolted the CPI-M by quitting the party and contesting from Thaliparamba, one of its safest seats, against state Secretary M.V. Govindan’s wife, P. K. Shyamala.The constituency was earlier repre…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 (IANS) A visibly discomfited CPI-M Kerala state Secretary M. V. Govindan cut short his first post-poll press interaction within minutes, sidestepping questions and walking away, a moment that has quickly become emblematic of the CPI(M)’s discomfort after its worst electoral setback in decades.The optics were hard to miss.For a leadership that had confidently campaigned for a historic third consecutive term, the reality has been stark: just 35 seats in the 140-member A…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) A pall of gloom has descended on the Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India-Marxist after a stunning electoral rout that has ended the decade-long rule of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.Even as the final tally has not been declared by the Election Commission, the UDF has touched 102 seats, the Left 35 and the BJP 3.The party’s state headquarters, once a hive of post-poll calculations and cadre mobilisation, wore an unusually deserted look, mirroring the m…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) The emphatic return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) to power after a decade marks a decisive political shift in Kerala. Having missed the opportunity in 2021, when CPI-M’s Pinarayi Vijayan scripted history with a rare consecutive term, the alliance has now staged a sweeping comeback, securing 102 seats.At the heart of this victory is the stellar performance of the Congress, which has clinched a record 63 seats, placing it firmly in the driver’…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) In a stunning electoral setback for the ruling Left, a majority of the outgoing Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has been voted out, signalling a decisive shift in Kerala’s political landscape.Of the 21 member Cabinet, 20 ministers contested the polls, and as many as 13 of them were defeated, marking one of the most significant reverses for an incumbent government in recent times.Even as the final tally has not been declared by the Election Commis…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) In a dramatic twist to Kerala’s electoral narrative, a group of rebel leaders from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has dealt a significant blow to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the party’s organisational authority, with three prominent dissidents racing towards emphatic victories.T. K. Govindan, V. Kunjikrishnan, and former minister G. Sudhakaran, all of whom broke ranks with the CPI-M, are leading in their respective constituencies, buoyed b…
Alappuzha (Kerala), April 7 (IANS) With Kerala Assembly elections nearing, political temperatures in Ambalappuzha have spiked sharply, with UDF-backed independent candidate G. Sudhakaran levelling serious allegations of a possible law-and-order breakdown.A four-time legislator of the CPI-M and a two-time Cabinet Minister, Sudhakaran’s political journey has taken a dramatic turn in recent years.He was left out of the party’s candidate list in 2021 following an internal norm barring those who …
Palakkad, April 6 (IANS) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday intensified his attack on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, targeting him twice in a single day as the election campaign entered its decisive phase. While his first salvo came at Thrissur, the second was delivered at Palakkad, underlining a sharpened focus on the Left leadership.With campaigning peaking ahead of polling, Rahul has increasingly trained his guns on Vijayan, alleging an unspoken understanding between t…
Chengannur, April 6 (IANS) As Kerala heads into the final phase of polling, the Chengannur Assembly constituency in Alappuzha district is shaping up as one of the most closely-watched contests, marked by a compelling mix of incumbency, grassroots connect, and shifting political undercurrents.At the centre of the battle is two time legislator and State Fisheries Minister, Saji Cherian, of the CPI(M)-led LDF, who is seeking a third-consecutive victory.Up against him is Congress candidate Abey Kuri…
Alappuzha (Kerala), April 4 (IANS) Rebel CPI-M leader G. Sudhakaran, a former cabinet and party colleague of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Saturday launched a sharp attack against him, rejecting claims of his patronage, and asserting his own long-standing political legacy within the Communist movement.A four-time CPI-M legislator and once among the most popular leaders from Alappuzha, considered one of the party’s strongest bastions after Kannur, Sudhakaran said he has spent 63 ye…