Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 (IANS) The frequent use of the term “class traitor” by the CPI(M) in Kerala is now drawing sharp scrutiny, as a series of recent defections exposes what critics describe as a deeply inconsistent political stance.In the past few weeks, the phrase has been repeatedly invoked by party leaders and cadres after veteran figures such as V. Kunjikrishnan and T.K. Govindan, both known for their unwavering loyalty spanning over five decades, walked out of the CPI(M), alleg…
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 17 (IANS) The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and Kerala Congress-Joseph, both allies in the Congress-led UDF, on Tuesday, unveiled key segments of their Assembly election candidate lists, signalling a mix of generational transition and calibrated social outreach. Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators in the state Assembly while vote counting is scheduled for May 4.The IUML announced 25 candidates, with the highlight being the nomination of …
Wayanad, Feb 28 (IANS) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad and AICC General Secretary, on Saturday criticised the Centre for being “not very forthcoming” in extending financial assistance to survivors of the July 2024 landslides, even as she welcomed the pace and quality of rehabilitation work in the district.Addressing the media during her visit, the Congress leader said she was “very happy” to see the progress on the ground and expressed satisfaction with the standard of h…
Kannur (Kerala), Feb 25 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured as opposition student activists, protesting against her, clashed with police at the Kannur railway station, forcing her to cancel her onward journey and seek medical treatment.The minister had arrived at the Kannur railway station to board the Vande Bharat Express after attending official programmes in Kannur.As she reached the premises, activists of the Kerala Students Union (KSU), the student wing of the Congress, a…
Kannur, Feb 25 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured on Wednesday after protesters clashed with police at Kannur railway station, forcing her to cancel her onward journey and seek medical treatment. The minister had arrived at the Kannur railway station to board the Vande Bharat Express after attending official programmes in Kannur.As she reached the premises, activists of the Kerala Students Union (KSU), the student wing of the Congress, along with members of the youth wing of …
Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) The seat-sharing talks within the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) gathered momentum on Sunday as the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) formally sought five Assembly constituencies ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters after a round of discussions at ‘Anna Arivalayam’, the DMK headquarters, IUML leader Kader Mohideen said the party had requested five seats from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and insisted that at least four co…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of evolving into a “Jamaati Congress” through alliances with communal organisations, potentially endangering national unity and democratic values. Also, while addressing the media at the BJP headquarters here, Trivedi criticised the West Bengal government’s budget for prioritising “Maulvis, Muezzins, and Madrasas” over th…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) Both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala, on Sunday, lashed out at the Union Budget 2026-27, citing the absence of a proposed AIIMS and high-speed rail projects for the state. Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal termed the budget a “huge disappointment”, saying that the Centre failed to provide a roadmap for the state to overcome its ongoing financial crisis.”There are no major projects for Kerala i…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) Both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala on Sunday lashed out at the Union Budget 2026-27, citing the absence of a proposed AIIMS and high-speed rail projects for the state.Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal termed the budget a “huge disappointment,” stating that the Centre failed to provide a roadmap for the state to overcome its ongoing financial crisis.”There are no major projects for Kerala in th…
Alappuzha (Kerala), Jan 31 (IANS) As the Kerala Assembly elections draw closer, the chief of SNDP Yogam, a prominent and influential social service organisation for the Ezhava community in Kerala accused ally Indian Union Muslim League of exercising disproportionate influence over the Congress-led United Democratic Front, while also alleging that “love jihad” continues to be a reality in the state.Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam general secretary Vellapalli Natesan alleged that the Mus…