Ernakulam, March 31 (IANS) Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition and veteran Congress leader, V.D. Satheesan, on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing him of backing out of a public debate and repeatedly making “false claims” without accountability. Satheesan said the Chief Minister’s decision to avoid a direct face-to-face discussion and instead shift the engagement to social media was “deeply disappointing”.He added that he had expected Chief Minister Vijaya…
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony on Tuesday asserted that a change of government in Kerala is “certain”, claiming that the electorate has already made up its mind well before polling day.Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators.“The people of Kerala have already voted in their hearts,” Antony said, projecting a decisive return of the United Democratic Front (UDF).“Like a thunderclap, the UDF will come back. The people have …
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…
Adoor (Kerala), March 30 (IANS) The Congress on Monday claimed that the electoral atmosphere in Kerala is strongly in favour of the United Democratic Front (UDF), as it expressed confidence of a decisive victory in the Assembly elections. Speaking to IANS, Congress MP K. Suresh said: “The atmosphere of the Kerala election is strongly in favour of the UDF. The UDF will win. Out of 140 seats, we are going to win around 100.”He also spoke about the visit of senior party leader Rahul Gandhi to the s…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent remarks on Kerala politics, asserting that the people of the state are fully aware of the “truth” behind political alliances.Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the MP from Kerala’s Wayanad, dismissed the Prime Minister’s allegations of a covert alliance in Kerala, asserting that the people of the state are well aware of the political realities.”All of Kerala knows …
Pathanamthitta, March 30 (IANS) The Aranmula Assembly constituency in Pathanamthitta is shaping into one of the most closely watched electoral battles in Kerala, with Health Minister Veena George seeking a third consecutive victory amid stiff and layered opposition.A journalist-turned-politician who made a swift leap into electoral politics in 2016, Veena George now finds herself in a contest that is as much about perception as performance.The entry of Youth Congress leader Abin Varkey has injec…
Thrissur, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, received a warm and enthusiastic reception during his roadshow in Kerala’s Thrissur, where large crowds lined the streets to catch a glimpse of him. The visit attracted people from across different sections of society, many of whom waited for several hours under the sun, reflecting strong public curiosity and anticipation around the event.Speaking to reporters, residents described the atmosphere as lively and emotionally engaging…
Malappuram (Kerala), March 29 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday strongly reiterated that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) maintains a consistent and uncompromising stance against all forms of communalism, dismissing allegations of any association with communal forces. Addressing reporters in Malappuram, the Chief Minister, responding to repeated queries regarding reports that the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) may extend support to the Left, firmly stated that such …
Palakkad, March 28 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on former Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader P.K. Sasi, now contesting in Ottapalam with United Democratic Front backing, calling him a “traitor” and asserting that “history has never rewarded betrayal.” This is the first time Vijayan has attacked Sasi, who was his former party colleague and also a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Shornur in 2016. Addressing a Left Democr…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is set to hit the campaign trail in Kerala with two roadshows in Pathanamthitta district on Monday, giving fresh momentum to the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) election push.Pathanamthitta district has five Assembly constituencies, and in the 2021 Assembly polls, the Congress-led UDF drew a blank. The upcoming roadshows by Rahul Gandhi are expected to give the alliance’s prospects a significant boost.In the…