Assembly adjourns in nine minutes; aggressive opposition protest over criminal charges on UDF legislators

Assembly adjourns in nine minutes; aggressive opposition protest over criminal charges on UDF legislators

Opposition MLA’s protest outside Speaker’s office inside Kerala assembly in Thiruvananthapuram on March 15, 2023, Wednesday | Photo Credit: ANI The Kerala Legislative Assembly adjourned nine minutes after it convened on Friday following raucous protests by the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition. Opposition legislators vociferously condemned the government for slapping non-bailable criminal charges against […]

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Everyone loves a good fight

Everyone loves a good fight

The Governor-government tussle seems to politically benefit all those involved   In a memorandum to the President of India, Tamil Nadu’s ruling alliance, led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has demanded the dismissal of Governor R.N. Ravi. In neighbouring Kerala, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), […]

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Former RSP general secretary and a stalwart of the left movement in Kerala, Prof. T. J. Chandrachoodan, passes away

Former RSP general secretary and a stalwart of the left movement in Kerala, Prof. T. J. Chandrachoodan, passes away

He made an indelible mark on Kerala’s political landscape as an accomplished orator, who shunned muckraking in politics and adopted an erudite, dignified, and insightful approach to issues. He made an indelible mark on Kerala’s political landscape as an accomplished orator, who shunned muckraking in politics and adopted an erudite, dignified, and insightful approach to […]

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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan seeks ouster of Finance Minister Balagopal; CM Pinarayi Vijayan refuses

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan seeks ouster of Finance Minister Balagopal; CM Pinarayi Vijayan refuses

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reportedly rejected the demand and reasserted his constitutional right to drop or appoint Ministers. In a communique to Raj Bhavan, Mr. Vijayan reportedly asserted that the CM’s advice bound the Governor. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reportedly rejected the demand and reasserted his constitutional right to drop or appoint Ministers. […]

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Kodiyeri Balakrishnan gave Kerala Police a ‘people-friendly’ image

Kodiyeri Balakrishnan gave Kerala Police a ‘people-friendly’ image

His tenure as Home Minister marked the beginning of community policing initiatives in the State in 2008 His tenure as Home Minister marked the beginning of community policing initiatives in the State in 2008 Kodiyeri Balakrishnan will be remembered for trying to give a facelift to the image of Kerala Police among the public by […]

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A. N. Shamseer elected Speaker of the Kerala Assembly

A. N. Shamseer elected Speaker of the Kerala Assembly

Mr. Shamseer is the 24th Speaker of the Kerala Assembly. He defeated UDF candidate Anwar Sadat. Mr. Shamseer is the 24th Speaker of the Kerala Assembly. He defeated UDF candidate Anwar Sadat. CPI(M) legislator and the candidate of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) A. N. Shamseer was elected Speaker of the Kerala Assembly on […]

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Khan’s remarks unbecoming of Governor: CPI(M)

Khan’s remarks unbecoming of Governor: CPI(M)

Lashing out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for branding Kannur University Vice Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran a criminal, the CPI(M) State Secretariat on Sunday said that the statements are unbecoming of the constitutional post that he is holding. The party’s salvo against him is the latest episode in a protracted struggle between the ruling party and […]

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Kerala’s major political parties brace for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Kerala’s major political parties brace for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Both the major coalitions -CPI-M-led LDF and the Opposition Congress-led UDF – as well as BJP have started to competitively devise long term strategies for the elections in Kerala Both the major coalitions -CPI-M-led LDF and the Opposition Congress-led UDF – as well as BJP have started to competitively devise long term strategies for the […]

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K.T. Jaleel arrives to heightened criticism in Kerala

K.T. Jaleel arrives to heightened criticism in Kerala

Former Minister and Left Democratic Front (LDF) Independent legislator K. T. Jaleel arrived in Kerala early Sunday from New Delhi to face mounting criticism about his now withdrawn but politically turbulent Facebook post on Kashmir. Mr. Jaleel’s mention of “Indian-occupied Kashmir” and “Azadi Kashmir” in an article on his recent Kashmir tour as part of […]

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