Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 25 (IANS) Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday accused the CPI(M)-led government of orchestrating a “deliberate diversion” in the alleged gold theft at Sabarimala, following his visit to the shrine’s Tantri, Kantararu Rajeevaru, at a private hospital here. Rajeevaru, who was released on bail last week after spending 40 days in jail in connection with the case, was admitted to hospital the other day.Chandrasekhar said he visited the Tantri as a matter of …
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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24 (IANS) Demanding accountability in the alleged Sabarimala gold scam, Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan should “apologise before Lord Ayyappa” for the manner in which the issue was handled.The remark came during the party’s “Ayyappa Jyothi” protest staged outside Cliff House, the Chief Minister’s official residence, where BJP workers lit lamps and raised slogans accusing the government of shielding…
Kochi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Kerala High Court will view the film ‘The Kerala Story 2’ on Wednesday as part of proceedings in a petition raising concerns over its portrayal of events that are claimed to be based on a “true story”.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who is hearing the matter, decided to personally view the film before considering further orders.The petitioners have argued that their concerns cannot be brushed aside, particularly because the film is promoted as being inspired by real inc…
Kochi, Feb 23 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Kochi on March 6 to release the NDA’s election manifesto, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday signalled the formal launch of its election campaign in Kerala by inaugurating its regional office in Ernakulam.The inauguration, attended by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, is being viewed as part of the alliance’s organisational preparations ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit and the upcoming electoral exercise …
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 19 (IANS) The release of the trailer of the controversial Hindi film ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ which is a sequel to ‘The Kerala Story’ has triggered sharp political reactions in the country and particularly in Kerala, with leaders across parties trading charges over its content and intent.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described the film as a deliberate attempt to spread hatred against the state and undermine its secular foundations.He said Kerala’s social fabr…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Amidst the uproar over alleged mismanagement and chaos at the ongoing India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam, former Information and Technology (IT) minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday sought to defend the organisation of the ‘largest ever’ AI-related congregation in India, bringing hordes of tech giants and global leaders under one roof for elaborate discussion and deliberations on Artificial Intelligence and deep tech. He drew a comparison between the AI Summits, he…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) The Kerala BJP leadership has stepped up Assembly election preparations, drawing up a preliminary short list for 35 constituencies. The probable list, shaped at their state election committee meeting, will now be forwarded to the central leadership, with three names considered for each seat.While some constituencies may still see changes, key faces are already positioning themselves on the ground.State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar is set to contest from Nemom,…
Thiruvananthapuram Feb 13 (IANS) With the Election Commission’s team scheduled to visit Kerala next week, political activity has intensified across parties, signaling that the formal announcement of Assembly elections could follow soon after the delegation returns to New Delhi. Both the Congress and the BJP have indicated that their first list of candidates will be released by the end of this month.Within the Congress, organisational and electoral calculations are moving in tandem.Kerala Prade…
Thrissur, Feb 7 (IANS) On his first visit to Kerala after taking charge as BJP national president, Nitin Nabin appears to have struck a chord with the state party leadership, packing symbolism and political messaging into a hectic two-day schedule that culminated in what was effectively the launch of the party’s Assembly election campaign.On Saturday, the second day of his visit, Nabin travelled to Kalady, the birthplace of the influential ninth-century philosopher Adi Shankara, where he offered…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 6 (IANS) The state capital district has emerged as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strongest political base in Kerala, a reality underscored by its historic victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.The party wrested control from the CPI(M)-led Left, which had maintained an uninterrupted hold over the civic body for over four decades.Party strategists now see the district as central to its plans for the upcoming state Assembly elections.In the 101-member corporation, t…