Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (IANS) In a politically loaded moment that underlined Kerala’s dramatic change of guard, veteran legislator and former CPI(M) strongman G. Sudhakaran was on Wednesday sworn in as a legislator of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan.Present on the occasion were Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and his cabinet colleagues.Sudhakaran was nominated by the state cabinet on Monday as the Pro-tem Speaker, who was once am…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) After suffering a bruising electoral setback and growing criticism within his own party district committee meetings, Kerala’s former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan now finds himself facing yet another politically uncomfortable moment, this time from the newly sworn-in government led by V. D. Satheesan.In a move loaded with symbolism and political messaging, the Satheesan cabinet, in its first meeting after the oath ceremony earlier today, has decided to recomme…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) As the counting got underway in Kerala on Monday, the Congress leaders appeared to be confident about their performance. A specially erected ‘shamiyana’ in front of the Congress state headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, alongside reports of bulk orders for ladoos, clearly signalled that the party was bracing for a victory celebration.As counting began for the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly election, early postal ballot trends pointed to a closely fought contest…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) Counting of postal votes has begun in Kerala, with early indications giving a slight edge to the Left Democratic Front (LDF), which is leading. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is close behind, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has opened its account in one seat.After months of intense political battles and campaign rhetoric, the state is set to learn today who will form the next government.Counting for th…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 (IANS) As the clock ticks towards Monday morning, political Kerala finds itself on edge, with anxious anticipation cutting across party lines.For the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, this is a defining moment, a test of whether the Left can script history a historic third term.For the United Democratic Front led by the Congress, it is an opportunity to reclaim power.And for the Bharatiya Janata Party, the focus is more modes…
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…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over his recent remarks targeting the party, asserting that such statements reflect apprehension as public support for the BJP grows in the state.The response comes after Vijayan repeatedly claimed that the BJP has no prospects in Kerala and alleged that the party functions as a “B-team” of the Congress.Reacting to the comments, BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain told …
Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) Kerala BJP President, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Thursday, remarked, “You have to be a sycophant if you have to be successful in the Congress.”Speaking to reporters, he said, “You can’t have it. Being in the Congress and having self-respect are two contradictions.”Chandrasekhar will contest from the Nemom constituency in the Kerala Assembly election, scheduled to be held on April 9 to elect a new 140-member Assembly. The results will be announced on May 4.He fur…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) Senior leader Kummanam Rajasekharan has been brought back into the electoral fray as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its second list of candidates on Thursday for the Kerala Legislative Assembly election 2026, seeking to quell internal discontent and recalibrate its strategy.The party’s first list, released on March 16 with 47 names, had triggered murmurs within the ranks, particularly over the exclusion of veterans like Rajasekharan.A day later, c…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) In a major political development ahead of the Kerala Legislative Assembly election, veteran Congress leader and Kannur Lok Sabha MP K. Sudhakaran is set to part ways with the Indian National Congress after his repeated efforts to secure a ticket for the Assembly polls failed to elicit a response from the party’s national leadership.He also held the post of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president till last year and is a member of the Congress Working Committee.Sou…