Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday slammed the Mamata Banerjee government over its appeasement politics and added that a “UP-model treatment” is required in West Bengal to put an end to Trinamool Congress’ hooliganism and mafia raj.Addressing an election rally in Sonamukhi of Bankura district, CM Yogi said once the BJP forms a government in West Bengal after the Assembly polls, the new government would provide a solution to stop violence.”Anarchy and …
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Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 (IANS) As Kerala awaits election results, one figure looms larger than any other 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 political history has achieved.Vijayan’s political style has always been defined by a tough, no-nonsense demeanor, markedly different from his Congress counterparts.Leaders like K. Karunakaran, A.K. Anto…
Malappuram (Kerala), April 7 (IANS) Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman on Tuesday issued a clarification over his controversial “Pakistan” remark, asserting that his statement had been deliberately misinterpreted by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).The minister maintained that his analogy was purely political, intended to describe the intensity of the electoral contest in Tirur as akin to an India vs Pakistan match, and not to demean any place or sentiment.Abdurahiman accused the Lea…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Campaigning has intensified in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan asserting that a major political shift is imminent in the state. Speaking to IANS during his outreach, Pradhan said, “A tsunami is coming, a saffron tsunami is coming. Change will certainly happen. I am travelling across West Bengal, and people’s fear is breaking. People want to come out of the terror. Over the past 15 years, Mamata Banerjee ha…
Adoor, March 30 (IANS) Launching his Assembly election campaign in Kerala, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday struck an aggressive note, alleging a “hidden understanding” between the ruling Left and the BJP, even as he rolled out a series of welfare promises for voters ahead of the April 9 polls.Addressing a large gathering in Adoor in the sweltering heat, Rahul Gandhi thanked supporters for turning up in big numbers and framed the electoral battle as a direct contest between the UDF and a t…
Malappurram, March 25 (IANS) The District Collector of Malappuram, the top election authority in the district, on Wednesday has suo motu sought a report from officials monitoring the Model Code of Conduct on whether a controversial campaign offer by a senior leader of the Indian Union Muslim League amounts to a violation.The move comes amid an intensifying electoral battle in Thavanur, where an unusual mix of high stakes politics and headline grabbing incentives has added a fresh twist to the ca…
Kochi, March 24 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday approached the Kerala High Court seeking cancellation of bail granted to tantri Kantarar Rajeevar in the second case linked to the alleged Sabarimala gold theft, intensifying legal scrutiny over the high-profile probe.The court has decided to consider both petitions together, including an earlier appeal in the Dwarapalaka plank case.The first appeal pertains to the Dwarapalaka plank case, where bail was granted on the 41st da…
Bhabanipur, March 24 (IANS) As the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections approach, Bhabanipur has emerged as one of the most closely watched constituencies, set for a high-voltage contest between Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief supremo Mamata Banerjee and BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, making it a prestige battle that hinges heavily on public sentiment. While the BJP continues its outreach through the ‘Parivartan Yatra’, many residents of Bhabanipur appear largely satisfied with Banerjee’s …
Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 (IANS) An intriguing electoral pattern has emerged ahead of the April 9 Kerala Assembly polls, with as many as 17 constituencies set to witness repeat contests as the same winners and runners‑up from the 2021 elections face off once again. Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators, and the principal fight is between the Left and the Congress-led UDF, with the BJP-led NDA fighting a fierce battle in around a dozen seats.These rematches add an …
Kochi Feb, 26 (IANS) In a significant development that has sent ripples through the film industry and political circles alike, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the release of the controversial film “Kerala Story 2” for 15 days, just a day before its scheduled theatrical debut.The film, which was slated for release on Friday, had already generated intense debate over its theme and portrayal of sensitive issues.Petitioners had approached the High Court, contending that the content could po…