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Israel-Hamas war | CPI(M) hails IUML ‘decision’ to participate in LDF’s pro-Palestine rally in Kozhikode

IUML appears to be aligning with CPI(M) on various issues, including UCC, Palestine cause. CPI(M) has held meetings to mobilise public opinion against Israel's attacks on Gaza, while IUML is reportedly disgruntled with Congress' lack of support. IUML's decision to join CPI(M) rally in Kozhikode to show solidarity with Palestine…

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Stalls selling books on politics, secularism a big draw at Bengal puja pandals

Amidst Durga Puja celebrations, stalls selling Marxist/Progressive lit. saw 20% sales increase. Titles like Noorani's 'RSS & BJP', Bhattacharjee's 'Nazi Germanyir Janm O Mritu' & Ghatge's 'Modinama' popular. CPI(M) leaders visit stalls to connect to people & discuss welfare issues. Youth buying books on politics ahead of 2024 LS polls.

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KPCC president alleges CPI(M)-BJP nexus

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president K. Sudhakaran has said the government’s decision not to oppose BJP State president K. Surendran’s bail in the 2021 Assembly election-related bribery case was yet another proof of the unholy nexus between the CPI(M) and Sangh Parivar in Kerala.

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Corruption imputations, denials and taunts mark CPI(M)-Congress weekend sparring

Imputations of corruption, forceful denials, and retaliatory taunts revolving around the opposition’s accusations of corruption against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, T. Veena, seemed to characterise the political sparring between the CPI(M) and Congress on Sunday.

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I never said CPI(M) backed BJP-JD(S) alliance, says Gowda

JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda clarifies he never said Kerala's Left party supports BJP-JD(S) alliance. He said his party unit in Kerala is getting along with LDF govt. Kumaraswamy said situation in Kerala is different from Karnataka & issue confined to party in Karnataka.

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Deve Gowda’s claim of Pinarayi backing JD(S)-BJP pact roils Kerala politics

Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] national president H.D. Deve Gowda’s startling claim that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had tacitly backed his move to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) roiled Kerala politics on Friday.

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Deve Gowda’s claim on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s nod for JD(S) alliance with BJP in Karnataka creates stir

JD(S) Kerala unit refutes Deve Gowda's statement on alliance with BJP; Oppn alleges CPI(M)-BJP undercurrent; JD(S) had earlier rejected central leadership's decision to join NDA, opting to stand with LDF.

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Consider CPI (M)‘s request to conduct rallies across Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court to Police

Madras HC directs TN police to consider CPI(M)'s rep. for rallies against religious polarisation & pro-corporate policies. DGP issued proceedings to make individual representations to local police heads. Judge asked rep. to be made & considered in light of DGP's instructions. CPI(M) to expose Centre's political agenda of religious fanaticism…

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Kerala honours veteran Communist leader V.S. Achuthanandan as he turns 100

Kerala honours veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan on his 100th b'day. A towering presence in Kerala politics, he has been a standard-bearer for the underdogs and uphill causes. Politicians across the aisle, hundreds of people feted him. He was born into a family of agricultural workers & joined the Communist…

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Karuvannur Service Co-operative Bank scam | Depositors in dire straits

The multi-crore loan scam at Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank in Kerala’s Thrissur district may have a ripple effect on other institutions working with community-owned and controlled assets, finds Mini Muringatheri

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Hundreds of Opposition UDF workers besiege Kerala Secretariat spotlighting LDF government’s ‘wrongdoings’

UDF workers protest against Kerala’s LDF government in Thiruvananthapuram, accusing it of corruption, nepotism & financial maladministration. UDF leaders lay siege to Kerala Secretariat and join picket line and spotlight corruption accusations & call CM's upcoming mass contact programme & Keraleeyam gala pre-election propaganda. UDF to hold mock trials in…

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Congress seeks to isolate and target CPI(M) in cooperative bank corruption cases

KPCC seeks to isolate CPI(M) over Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank scam, galvanising angry depositors. Congress to put CPI(M)'s "shenanigans" in ruling party-run cooperative banks to public trial in 140 constituencies. Allegations include misuse of low-interest credit institutions, disbursal of unsecured loans, rigging auctions, tinkering with interest rates, overvaluing assets, nepotism.…

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Government should establish cashew board immediately: Andhra Pradesh CPI(M) secretary

CPI(M) State Secretary V. Srinivasa Rao on October 10 asked the State government to establish cashew board immediately to protect the interests of thousands of farmers of Srikakulam district and other parts of Andhra Pradesh.

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Party panel paid no heed to my affidavit before taking action, says G. Sudhakaran

The State committee had publicly censured Mr. Sudhakaran for not behaving as expected of a party State committee member during candidate selection and campaign for the 2021 Assembly election

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Pinarayi discounted wishes of Kodiyeri’s family

Veteran’s CPI(M) leader’s family had wanted his mortal remains to be kept in capital for public to pay respects. Heeding to this would mean postponing CM’s foreign trip, says KPCC president

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CPI(M) leader’s remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls trigger protest

Muslim orgs protest CPI(M) leader's remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls removing headscarves. Muslim Jamat demands apology, says statement a public challenge to community. Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, Sunni Yuvajana Sangham & IUML condemn remarks as anti-religious. IUML leader K.M. Shaji says CPI(M) upset about Muslim girls' educational advancement. Former Minister…

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CPI(M) Kerala State secretary denies New Delhi police raided party general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s home

CPI(M) Kerala State Sececratary M V Govindan denies police raid on Sitaram Yechury's house. Police arrested employees of NewsClick, a CPI(M)-owned online publishing portal, and seized laptops/phones. Govindan says Sangh Parivar's intolerance to ideological opposition leads to police charges/ED raids against dissenters. CPI(M) to rally secular/democratic forces to counter Sangh…

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As polls approach, coop. bank scam may impact parties’ fortunes

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the money laundering aspect of the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank scam will have a bearing on the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], the Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), especially in the Thrissur parliamentary constituency, and perhaps wider, as the Lok Sabha…

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Mass protests will be organised against attack on CPI(M) using ED: M.V. Govindan

Mass protests will be organised to resist the attack on the CPI(M) using the Enforcement Directorate (ED), CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan has said.

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CPI(M) opens new battlefront against Enforcement Directorate

CPI(M) rallies against ED's intrusive inquiry into Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam; accuses BJP of using ED to destroy welfare-centric cooperative sector to benefit private corporates. CPI(M) alleges ED used coercion, threats to implicate top leaders; BJP counters CPI(M)'s bid to threaten constitutional agencies.

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CPI(M) will cooperate with INDIA bloc without being part of its organisational apparatus

CPI(M) to participate in INDIA deliberations without being part of coordination committee. Will cooperate without being inside partner of anti-BJP alliance. CPI(M) to maintain separate identity, tow party line while collaborating. V.D. Satheesan's allegations of Kerala leadership's spite for Congress dismissed. Puthuppally byelection win attributed to sympathy for late CM's…

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BJP-CPI(M) pact delays Moideen’s arrest, alleges Thrissur DCC president

Jose Vallur alleges arrest of former Minister & Kunnamkulam MLA A.C. Moideen delayed due to understanding between CPI(M) & BJP. ED conducted raid in connection with Karuvannur loan scam. Vallur claims CPI(M) leaders laundered black money through Satheesh Kumar's account. Congress to lead 'save cooperative sector' protest to cleanse sector…

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All parties welcome to join INDIA committee says Abhishek Banerjee after CPI(M) refuses

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC leader, welcomes all parties to join INDIA Opposition Bloc in fight against BJP. CPI(M) has reservations and decided to stay out. WB CPI(M) has expressed reservations against joining. TMC maintains political dominance over Left and Congress.

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40% sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% serious criminal cases: ADR

40% of sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% have serious criminal cases, 7% are billionaires and average assets per MP is ₹38.33 crs. 23 (79%) out of 29 MPs from Kerala, 41 (73%) out of 56 MPs from Bihar, 37 (57%) out of 65 MPs from Maharashtra, 13 (54%) out…

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Taking the pulse of Puthuppally

Chandy Oommen's emphatic victory in the Puthuppally Assembly by-election was due to a strong wave of sympathy, Congress' unity, and voter dissatisfaction with the ruling LDF. The BJP's poor performance and the CPI(M)'s allegations of vote transfer to the Congress were also factors. The INDIA alliance's future in Kerala is…

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