Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) Voting began across Kerala on Thursday, with political leaders expressing confidence and urging citizens to exercise their franchise in what is widely seen as a decisive election for the state’s future. Kerala Minister P. Rajeev arrived at the Ambedkar Training Centre in Vidya Nagar Colony to cast his vote early in the morning.”We are very confident with the people, because the people, I hope, will cast a vote in favour of the continuity of this government. And…
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Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary and State Coordinator of its training campaign, P. Rajeev, alleged on Tuesday that the Congress has exploited Dalits for political purposes across the country. He said the demand for a Dalit Chief Minister in Karnataka surfaces only when the Congress feels its political existence is under threat.Speaking at a press conference held at the state BJP office, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru, Rajeev said that whenever th…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly witnessed noisy scenes on Tuesday as the entire opposition staged a walkout after vociferously demanding the resignation of Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan over the Sabarimala gold theft case.Raising the issue during the proceedings, opposition members accused the government of shielding those responsible and targeting the Sabarimala tantri unfairly.Speaking for the opposition, K. Babu said the government must answer devotees on who was respon…
Thiruvananthapuram Feb 16 (IANS) With the Supreme Court set to resume hearings on Sabarimala women’s entry verdict review, the Kerala government has signalled caution, saying it will take a considered decision after weighing all aspects of the matter.State Law Minister P. Rajeev said the issue cannot be reduced to a “yes or no” answer.Describing it as involving complex constitutional questions, he maintained that the government would finalise its stand after due deliberation.The earlier positi…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 4 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly witnessed another disruption on Wednesday, similar to the previous two days, as the opposition and the ruling front engaged in a heated clash regarding the investigation into the alleged Sabarimala gold heist. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has accused the Pinarayi Vijayan government of trying to conclude the investigation before the upcoming Assembly elections.Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan led protests in the House, alle…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 30 (IANS) A fresh political row has erupted in Kerala over the State government’s announcement of the Thiruvananthapuram–Kasaragod Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), with Industries Minister P. Rajeev clarifying that the Centre has not officially communicated any decision on a high-speed rail corridor or the reported involvement of ‘Metro Man’ E. Sreedharan, even as the Congress termed the project announcement a “farce”.Rajeev said the State government has not …
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) Reacting to the Congress-led government convening a special legislature session from January 21 to oppose the Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, the Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday alleged that the Congress fears the loss of its “income shop” after the entry of the G Ram G Act.Addressing the media at the BJP state office, Jagannath Bhavan, State BJP General Secretary P. Rajeev alleged tha…
Bengaluru, Dec 25 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has stated that it is confident of attaining a majority whenever Assembly polls are held in the state, as public anger is rising against the Congress-led government in the state. BJP state president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra made the statement in this regard while speaking at the 101st birth anniversary programme of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee, held on Thursday at the party’s state office, Jagannath Bhavan, in Benga…