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 5 (IANS) Stunned by its worst-ever electoral drubbing in Kerala, the CPI-M has been pushed into an unprecedented moment of introspection, with the defeat not only ending a decade of Left rule in the state but also marking the absence of a Left government anywhere in India for the first time in nearly six decades.The scale of the setback has triggered a wave of anger within the party, with grassroots workers openly criticising the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vija…
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…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan on Saturday accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) of unleashing widespread violence in Kannur district, alleging that the party, sensing electoral defeat, has resorted to intimidation and attacks. He urged Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to immediately intervene and instruct party workers to end the violence.Satheesan alleged that incidents of targeted violence were reported from several parts of the dist…
Payyannur, April 10 (IANS) Fresh allegations of intimidation and political violence have surfaced in Payyannur in Kerala’s Kannur district, with UDF-supported Independent candidate V. Kunjikrishnan claiming that a mafia-like network is operating to silence dissenters.His remarks came hours after the poll ended in the backdrop of a late-night attack on the house of his supporter, where unidentified assailants smashed window panes and set ablaze a car owned by T. Purushothaman.The incident, which …
Payyannur (Kerala), April 6 (IANS) In the runup to the Kerala Assembly polls on Thursday, the Payyannur constituency in Kannur district has emerged as a politically charged battleground, marked by rebellion, allegations of electoral malpractice, and a high-stakes contest between former allies.Independent candidate V. Kunjikrishnan, once a loyal CPI-M functionary and a member of its powerful Kannur district committee, has lodged a formal complaint with the District Election Officer alleging large…