LDF, UDF on the hunt for mayoral candidates in Kozhikode Corporation

LDF, UDF on the hunt for mayoral candidates in Kozhikode Corporation

With no clear majority in the Kozhikode Corporation polls, the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front, which emerged as the front runner but fell four seats short of majority, is facing a daunting task of choosing a Mayor and Deputy Mayor, given that the combined opposition of the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party […]

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LDF hegemony weakens in Kollam

LDF hegemony weakens in Kollam

BJP candidate B. Shailaja celebrates victory after a hat trick in Thevally division of Kollam Corporation on Saturday. | Photo Credit: C. SURESHKUMAR The electoral outcome in Kollam district signals a major political realignment within the region, defined by the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) historical urban breakthrough and a decisive weakening of the Left Democratic […]

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Local body polls 2025: LDF bank on welfare record to extend 30-year grip over Nedumangad municipality

Local body polls 2025: LDF bank on welfare record to extend 30-year grip over Nedumangad municipality

Nedumangad municipality has long been a Left bastion, with the Left Democratic Front (LDF) maintaining an unbroken monopoly over the civic body since 1995. Despite the United Democratic Front (UDF) coming close to victory about 15 years ago, the Congress-led coalition has since seen its electoral fortunes decline steadily in the municipality. In the 2020 […]

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LDF, UDF on the hunt for mayoral candidates in Kozhikode Corporation

CPI(M) sets poverty eradication as LDF’s central agenda ahead of the local body polls

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] on Sunday (November 2, 2025) signalled that eradicating poverty at the household level will be central to its campaign narrative for the upcoming local body elections. CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan told a press conference that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) had eradicated extreme poverty. “Now, poverty eradication […]

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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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