Kannur (Kerala), May 6 (IANS) In a gesture rich in symbolism, Thaliparamba MLA-elect T. K. Govindan visited the residence of late CPI-M stalwart Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, even as unrest ripples through the party’s Kannur stronghold after its electoral drubbing.A long-time party leader in Kannur, Govindan jolted the CPI-M by quitting the party and contesting from Thaliparamba, one of its safest seats, against state Secretary M.V. Govindan’s wife, P. K. Shyamala.The constituency was earlier repre…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 (IANS) A visibly discomfited CPI-M Kerala state Secretary M. V. Govindan cut short his first post-poll press interaction within minutes, sidestepping questions and walking away, a moment that has quickly become emblematic of the CPI(M)’s discomfort after its worst electoral setback in decades.The optics were hard to miss.For a leadership that had confidently campaigned for a historic third consecutive term, the reality has been stark: just 35 seats in the 140-member A…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) A pall of gloom has descended on the Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India-Marxist after a stunning electoral rout that has ended the decade-long rule of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.Even as the final tally has not been declared by the Election Commission, the UDF has touched 102 seats, the Left 35 and the BJP 3.The party’s state headquarters, once a hive of post-poll calculations and cadre mobilisation, wore an unusually deserted look, mirroring the m…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) The emphatic return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) to power after a decade marks a decisive political shift in Kerala. Having missed the opportunity in 2021, when CPI-M’s Pinarayi Vijayan scripted history with a rare consecutive term, the alliance has now staged a sweeping comeback, securing 102 seats.At the heart of this victory is the stellar performance of the Congress, which has clinched a record 63 seats, placing it firmly in the driver’…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) In a stunning electoral setback for the ruling Left, a majority of the outgoing Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has been voted out, signalling a decisive shift in Kerala’s political landscape.Of the 21 member Cabinet, 20 ministers contested the polls, and as many as 13 of them were defeated, marking one of the most significant reverses for an incumbent government in recent times.Even as the final tally has not been declared by the Election Commis…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) In a dramatic twist to Kerala’s electoral narrative, a group of rebel leaders from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has dealt a significant blow to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the party’s organisational authority, with three prominent dissidents racing towards emphatic victories.T. K. Govindan, V. Kunjikrishnan, and former minister G. Sudhakaran, all of whom broke ranks with the CPI-M, are leading in their respective constituencies, buoyed b…
Kannur, March 31 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala, alleging an “unprecedented partnership” between the Left and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and pitched the upcoming Assembly election as a battle of ideologies.Arriving in Kannur as the star campaigner of the United Democratic Front (UDF), Gandhi held a breakfast meeting with local leaders before addressing a massive rally attended by candidates from acro…
Payyannur, March 30 (IANS) In a development that has injected fresh heat into the election battle in Payyannur, former CPI(M) leader, V. Kunjikrishnan, now a Congress-led UDF backed independent on Monday, publicly released what he claims is documentary evidence of fund misappropriation linked to a martyr’s relief collection.Taking to social media on Monday, Kunjikrishnan shared bank statements and internal account records to substantiate his allegation that Rs 5 lakh was diverted from the ‘Com…
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) With just three days left for filing nominations for the April 9 Assembly polls, the Congress on Thursday night unveiled its final list of candidates, covering 37 constituencies and bringing to a close four days of intense negotiations, debates, and high-voltage drama.In the 140-member Kerala Assembly, the party will contest 92 seats, while extending support in three constituencies to rebel leaders who have broken ranks with the CPI-M.The delayed ann…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 (IANS) The frequent use of the term “class traitor” by the CPI(M) in Kerala is now drawing sharp scrutiny, as a series of recent defections exposes what critics describe as a deeply inconsistent political stance.In the past few weeks, the phrase has been repeatedly invoked by party leaders and cadres after veteran figures such as V. Kunjikrishnan and T.K. Govindan, both known for their unwavering loyalty spanning over five decades, walked out of the CPI(M), alleg…