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CPI executive terms Kanam a leader of the masses

CPI mourns passing of Kanam Rajendran, a great leader and trade unionist. He was admired for his commitment and unwavering stand on issues, and was remembered with a huge turnout at his funeral. His passing left a deep void in the party.

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Binoy Viswam nominated CPI State secretary

A meeting of the CPI State executive, chaired by the party’s national General Secretary D. Raja here on Sunday, nominated senior party leader Binoy Viswam as secretary of the party’s State committee in Kerala.

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CPI leader Kanam Rajendran cremated

Kanam Rajendran, State Secretary of CPI, was given State honours at his funeral in Kottayam. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI General Secretary D. Raja, CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan, Ministers & legislators paid their respects. Sandeep, son of the late leader, lit the funeral pyre. People queued up along the…

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Congress’s resounding victory comes as a shot in the arm for INTUC in coal belt

INTUC launches campaign to win SCCL recognised union polls; Congress’ victory in coal belt a shot in the arm. Congress-affiliated INTUC embarks on intensive outreach campaign in coal belt to win SCCL recognised union polls on Dec 27. BRS-affiliated TBGKS held coveted status for two terms, defeated AITUC-backed SCWU in…

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The entire State Cabinet turns up to pay homage to Kanam Rajendran

Cabinet pays tribute to Kanam Rajendran at Amrita Hospital. CM Pinarayi Vijayan leads ministers in paying homage to CPI leader. Funeral to be held on Sunday; Navakerala Sadas to resume in afternoon.

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Kanam Rajendran, a peacemaker who stood for inner party democracy

Kanam Rajendran, CPI State Sec., & Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, CPI(M) Sec., urged student unions to unite & fight serious battles. Both were active in student politics & debuted as legislators in 1982. Kanam was known for being a peacemaker & earned flak from his party. He was a strong pillar of…

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Governor, CPI(M) battle over petition to declare a state of financial emergency in Kerala

Governor Khan and CPI(M) poised to battle over petition seeking President's imposition of financial emergency in Kerala. CPI(M) accuses Khan of threatening to misuse power to give political cover to Centre, which allegedly denied State revenue. CPI(M) to resist Khan's alleged trespasses on fiscal federalism and bid to stack university…

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CPI secretary Kanam Rajendran dies aged 73

Kanam Rajendran, 73, passed away due to cardiac arrest at Amrita hospital. He was admitted with multiple ailments, including diabetes, and had his left foot amputated. He was serving as CPI secretary since 2015 and was on a three-month leave due to health issues. He was confident of making a…

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Maoists’ ‘bid’ to revive SIKASA in Telangana’s coal belt foiled by Ramagundam police

Ramagundam Police arrested P Avinash (29), a member of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit, in Godavarikhani, Telangana. He was attempting to revive SIKASA activities in the coal town as per the instructions of the CPI (Maoist) leaders. Police seized posters containing the CPI (Maoist) ideology and propaganda from the accused.…

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Call for unity of secular forces to oppose Hindutva

P. Mohanan, CPI(M) Kozhikode district secretary, has called for unity of secular forces against Hindutva politics. P.A. Fazal Gafoor, MES president, said the apex court verdict on the Babri Masjid case was emotional. Participants said Hindutva forces were behind the demolition and called for a broad alliance to resist it.

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Congress unhappy with Left campaign dissuading Rahul Gandhi from contesting in Wayanad

Congress has upped the ante with repeated attacks on the functioning of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s government in Parliament

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Untimely rains due to cyclone Michaung damage paddy in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts of Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Michaung caused damage to paddy crop in Vizianagaram & Srikakulam districts, leaving farmers facing difficulties in harvesting, storing & transporting their crop. Officials held review meetings & suggested buying of paddy with acceptable moisture content. Srikakulam Collector said farmers need not worry & can approach nearby Rythu Bharosa Kendras.…

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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan says adjournment motion in Lok Sabha echoes Congress’s party line

kerala Opposition leader v.d. Satheesan rebutted CPI(M) claim that Congress' Lok Sabha motion on Kerala's financial crisis contradicted UDF's narrative. He said Congress had repeatedly slammed Centre's fiscal federalism trespasses. Satheesan accused LDF of dismal fiscal management, maladministration, prolificacy & corruption. He said Centre's scaling down of tax dividend &…

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CPI(M) urge State government to address issues of Kalyana Karnataka, Kittur Karnataka during winter session

A round table meeting was organised by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) State committee to urge the State government to discuss and address the issues of North Karnataka during the winter session in Belagavi.

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BJP’s ascendancy in Hindi heartlands triggers a CPI(M)-Congress blame game in Kerala

CPI(M) blames Congress' "delusive go-it-alone strategy" for BJP's success in Hindi heartlands; Congress accuses CPI(M) of fault-finding campaign to benefit BJP in LS polls; CPI(M) suggests free coming together of anti-Sangh Parivar forces at State level; Congress sees CPI(M) trying to isolate it in INDIA Bloc & UDF.

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Congress deals a knockout blow to BRS in Khammam district

Congress dealt a knockout blow to BRS in Khammam, winning all five Assembly seats. Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka won Madhira for fourth consecutive term. Tummala Nageswara Rao trounced Minister for Transport Puvvada Ajay Kumar. Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy won Palair seat. Congress won three of five seats in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. CPI…

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CPI(M) marches to forest office against bid to declare revenue land in Chinnakkanal as reserve forest

CPI(M) march in Idukki against State govt's decision to declare 364.39 hectares of revenue land as reserve forest. Udumbanchola MLA M.M. Mani inaugurated march, joined by Devikulam MLA A. Raja, KPCC member A.K. Mani, and others. ILFM general convener Rasak Chooravelil said govt's decision detrimental to farmers.

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Telangana election results will have an impact in Andhra Pradesh, says CPI leader Narayana

Telangana election results will have an impact in Andhra Pradesh, says CPI leader Narayana. The defeat of Chandrasekhar Rao in Telangana is a big blow to A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, says the CPI leader.

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Payback time for Congress as INDIA allies take it to task for ignoring them

INDIA allies angry over missed opportunity to fight Assembly polls. INDIA bloc in limbo for 3 months, Congress now facing fury of allies. Meeting on Dec 6 to discuss missed opportunity and how to counter BJP in 2024 LS polls. INDIA needs robust narrative and collective spirit to defeat BJP.

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Telangana Assembly Elections | "Of course! BRS leaders are in touch with us": Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury

Congress leading on 58 seats in Telangana Assembly; BRS in touch with party. Latest trends show Congress inching closer to halfway mark, BRS on 33, BJP on 7, CPI on 1. Renuka Chowdhury confident of victory, blames AIMIM for wrong step. DK Shivakumar, Kiran Kumar Chamala speak on MLA poaching.…

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Elderly Maoist couple arrested, ‘fake’ Aadhaar, PAN cards seized

Police arrested elderly Maoist couple, Donga Gangadhara Rao and Bhavani, from Indaram village in Mancherial district. Rao was a central committee member of CPI (Maoist) technical dept. and Bhavani was a divisional committee member. Couple had false identity and were tasked to strengthen Maoist urban network. Police seized fake Aadhaar…

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Don’t invoke UAPA in Telangana, repeal it: Forum against Suppression

New Telangana govt must repeal UAPA & withdraw cases against social activists & people's orgs. Leaders from CPI (M), ex-CIC, TJS, CPI (ML) ND, P.O.W, R.S.V, Veekshanam & others discussed ways govt applies UAPA & IPC against people's leaders. Arrest of 'Bharat Bachao' leaders condemned.

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Row over reserve forest declaration in Chinnakkanal

A row is brewing over the government’s decision to declare a large area of revenue land as a reserve forest at Chinnakkanal near Munnar in Idukki.

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A.A. Rahim, M. Swaraj sentenced to 1 year in jail for violent protest in 2014

CPI (M) leaders A.A. Rahim and M. Swaraj found guilty in 2014 protest case; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment and ₹5,000 fine. Both moved Kerala HC for early disposal of trial. Magistrate found them guilty of Section 332 IPC, and imposed fines under Sections 143, 147, 283 IPC and Kerala…

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Signature campaign pressing for Dalit rights concludes

Campaign to press for 12-pt charter of demands, incl. special legislation to prevent honour killings, concludes with signatures from CPI leader R. Nallakannu. Signatures to be sent to President of India. Ten leaders to lead 'Dalit march' to Parliament on Dec 4. CPI(M) & TN Untouchability Eradication Front reps present.

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