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…
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New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Congress Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, on Wednesday, urged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government to send the recently introduced Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026, to a Select or Standing Committee. He also cautioned the government not to pass the Bill in haste.Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament, Singhvi said, “The legacy and past history of this (NDA) government and the ruling party (BJ…
New Delhi/Kozhikode, April 1 (IANS) The proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) triggered sharp political reactions on Wednesday, with the Opposition vowing to block the Bill and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) signalling a possible rethink amid mounting concerns.Numerous Church heads in Kerala have come out strongly against the Centre’s move.All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary and Alappuzha Lok Sabha member K.C. Venugopal said the Opposition wo…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 (IANS) Even with just eight days left for the April 9 assembly polls in Kerala, the national Congress leadership has issued an urgent directive to its Members of Parliament to reach New Delhi and attend the ongoing session, signalling a coordinated push to oppose the contentious amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). All India Congress Committee General Secretary K. C. Venugopal said the move comes in response to the Centre’s attempt to in…
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 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Kerala on Saturday hit out at the CPI-M-led government in the state, accusing the party of being involved in a “conspiracy” to destroy election transparency and also flagged “migration” as an issue in the state, which is scheduled to vote in the Assembly polls on April 9.Kerala BJP general secretary S Suresh accused the state Election Commission of being involved with CPI-M.He said, “The Chief Election Office of Kerala h…
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 …
Varkala, March 25 (IANS) After the high-profile contest in Nemom, the political spotlight in Thiruvananthapuram district is firmly shifting north to Varkala in Kerala, where an unexpected turn of events has transformed an otherwise predictable contest into one of the most closely watched battles of the Assembly election.Two time CPI(M) legislator, V. Joy, is seeking a hat-trick of victories from the constituency, having first won the seat in 2016 by defeating veteran Congress leader Varkala Kaha…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 24 (IANS) The acceptance of BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s nomination papers on Tuesday has effectively put to rest speculation surrounding allegations raised by Congress over discrepancies in his election affidavit, providing a significant boost to the party ahead of the polls.With the scrutiny process concluding without objections, election authorities have cleared Chandrasekhar’s candidature, signalling that the allegations raised did not warrant disq…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 23 (IANS) With Rajeev Chandrasekhar in charge as the BJP’s Kerala unit president, all eyes are on how the party reshapes its strategy ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections.Despite his Kerala roots, Chandrasekhar was long perceived as an outsider to the state’s complex political landscape. His political journey gained visibility in Kerala only in early 2024, when he was fielded by the BJP against Shashi Tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency.Althoug…