Palakkad, March 28 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday firmly rejected allegations of a Rs 700 crore corruption move linked to the Cooperative Department’s proposed common software project, dismissing Opposition charges as politically motivated and devoid of factual basis. He also rubbished claims of a clandestine deal between the CPI(M) and the SDPI, calling them “deliberate misinformation”.Responding to allegations raised by senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala…
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 (IANS) AICC general secretary and Alappuzha MP K.C. Venugopal on Saturday stepped up his attack on the BJP and the CPI(M) in Kerala, alleging a “secret pact” between the two parties as Palakkad emerging as a key flashpoint.“Now the cat is out of the bag,” Venugopal said, pointing to the CPI(M)’s decision to field a Left-backed Independent candidate, noted hotelier N.M.R. Razaq, as clear evidence of a covert understanding with the BJP.He maintained that this…
Palakkad (Kerala), March 19 (IANS) Kerala’s Palakkad Assembly constituency is serving up an unusually flavourful electoral contest this time, with three distinctly different candidates turning the campaign into a mix of politics, performance and palate.In the fray are popular actor and stage artiste Ramesh Pisharody representing the Congress, firebrand BJP leader Shobha Surendran, and CPI-M’s surprise pick, noted hotelier N.M.R. Razak, who is as well known for his biryani as for his business acu…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 17 (IANS) The Indian National Congress on Tuesday released its first list of 55 candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, signalling a calibrated blend of experience, continuity, and high-visibility entrants as the party seeks to return to power in the state.Kerala will go to the polls on April 9.Of the 55 candidates named, 19 are sitting legislators, indicating a cautious reliance on incumbency amid concerns of anti-incumbency. The Congress currently has 2…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 (IANS) In a move that blends celebrity appeal with electoral strategy, the Congress has decided to field popular stand-up comedian, actor and television personality Ramesh Pisharody as its candidate for the Palakkad Assembly constituency in Kerala.The 44-year-old entertainer, known for his sharp wit and mass appeal, has formally given his consent to enter the fray, marking a high-profile addition to the party’s campaign in Kerala.Pisharody is no stranger to Congress…