Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 (IANS) With polling now concluded across Kerala, the battle for power has shifted from the hustings to a tense waiting game, with the electorate’s verdict set to be unveiled on May 4.As ballot units fall silent, political camps are abuzz with quiet calculations, each convinced the numbers will ultimately favour them.The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is projecting confidence, betting on continuity and governance to secur…
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Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) After 23 days of high-voltage campaigning and an equally intense silent push, Kerala stepped into decision day on Thursday, with around 2.71 crore voters set to determine who will govern the state.Even before dawn broke, the electoral machinery was in motion. By 5.30 a.m., the state’s 30,471 polling booths had sprung to life, with officials initiating mandatory mock polling procedures.Once completed and the EVMs sealed, a brief lull followed before the real m…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 (IANS) As Kerala’s high-decibel election campaign drew to a close on Tuesday, State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar struck a characteristically sharp note on social media, blending cultural reference with political messaging. “In Keralam, the end of campaigning is marked by organising a #KotiKalasham on the last evening. Today was that day,” he wrote. He added a pointed ideological swipe: “There are many differences between BJP Keralam and CPIM Kerala. But …
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 (IANS) It was colour, culture and crowds all the way as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled through the heart of Thiruvananthapuram in a high-energy roadshow that transformed the capital’s streets into a vibrant political carnival on Saturday evening.Landing at the city airport by helicopter after a rally in Tiruvalla, PM Modi’s convoy moved towards Killipalam, near the bustling Chalai Market, where the roadshow formally began.But long before Prime Minister Modi rea…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 3 (IANS) Kerala’s election campaign is set for a high-voltage Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will hit the campaign trail across multiple constituencies, signalling an intense final stretch in the run-up to the polls.Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators.Rahul Gandhi will cover three districts in a single day, addressing programmes in Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Idukki, as the Congress-le…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy struck a chord with voters in Nemom, one of the most closely watched constituencies in the April 9 Kerala elections, with a fiery, crowd-pleasing campaign that blended cinema, satire, and sharp political messaging.Campaigning in sweltering heat for Congress leader K. S. Sabarinathan, the former MLA and current corporation councillor, Reddy electrified the gathering by invoking a popular dialogue from a Mohanlal starrer: “N…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Tuesday, unveiled its manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections, outlining an ambitious mix of infrastructure projects and welfare measures as it seeks to expand its footprint in the state. Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators.The manifesto promises to establish an AIIMS in Kerala, roll out metro rail projects in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode, and implement a high-speed corridor from Thiruva…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday firmly rejected allegations of electoral support from the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), calling them “completely baseless” and politically motivated.He asserted that neither has any support been sought from the SDPI nor is there any form of understanding with the outfit.Addressing the media, the Chief Minister said the situation in Nemom remains unchanged, dismissing attempts to draw parallels wi…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 (IANS) The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has outlined a flexible, constituency-driven strategy for the Kerala Assembly elections, even as Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan sharpened his attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the issue of its backing for his LDF.Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators.SDPI national President M. K. Faizy on Monday said the party would support fronts best placed to defeat the BJP in seat…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (IANS) Even as senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor sought to pour cold water on the issue, the Chief Ministerial debate in Kerala refuses to die down, and has turned speculation into a daily spectacle.“There is no need now for a discussion on the Chief Minister’s post,” Tharoor said on Thursday, making it clear that the decision will rest with the party high command after the Assembly polls conclude.He sought to downplay the UDF-CM candidate issue, stressing …