Palakkad (Kerala), April 8 (IANS) With just hours to go for polling, Kerala’s Palakkad Assembly constituency has been rocked by a series of allegations involving cash and material inducements, triggering swift intervention from election authorities and sharp political exchanges between rival fronts.The controversy first erupted after the Congress released visuals purportedly showing BJP workers handing over cash to voters in Kannadi panchayat.The footage, shot at Tharuvakkurissi, allegedly captu…
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Perambra, April 3 (IANS) A fresh political controversy has erupted in Kerala’s Perambra Assembly constituency in Kozhikode district, with the United Democratic Front (UDF) alleging that the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) is resorting to communally charged campaign tactics to regain lost ground.The row centres on a controversial audio announcement allegedly broadcast from a campaign vehicle linked to LDF candidate T.P. Ramakrishnan, who is also the convenor of the ruling Left.The…
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 11 (IANS) Several sitting Lok Sabha members of the Congress have expressed their willingness to contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala, sensing that the Congress-led UDF may have a real chance of returning to power after nearly a decade in the Opposition.Senior leaders believe the favourable political climate could translate into victory, prompting many MPs to explore a return to state politics in the hope of securing positions in a future state Cabinet.The p…
Palakkad (Kerala), March 9 (IANS) Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has said he will not contest the Palakkad Assembly constituency as an independent candidate in the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala, even as speculation intensifies over his political future amid multiple legal battles.Responding to questions from party workers about whether he would enter the fray independently, Rahul said he felt encouraged by the support but made it clear that he would not contest without the party’…
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…
Kozhikode, Feb 11 (IANS) The ‘Puthuyuga Yatra’, led by Kerala’s Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, continues to not only draw large crowds, but also has brought to the forefront the jostling in the state Congress unit for influence, shown by a scuffle breaking out on the dais on Wednesday at Kuttiady near here during the programme.The Yatra is set to criss-cross the state and is deemed a launch pad for the election campaign to the upcoming Assembly polls to be held in April/May.Yet, the recept…