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Vijay to chair TVK alliance meet amid Left boycott, Congress rift over leadership

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay chairs a key alliance meeting today. Discussions will focus on formalizing the ruling coalition's structure and common minimum program. Key allies like Congress and VCK confirmed participation in the important meet. However, CPI(M) and CPI chose to skip the meeting, maintaining issue-based support.…

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31-member joint panel formed to examine FCRA Amendment Bill; BJP’s Sanjay Jaiswal named chairperson

A 31-member joint parliamentary committee will examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. BJP leader Sanjay Jaiswal chairs the panel, which includes members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Opposition parties had previously protested the bill, alleging it targeted minorities and NGOs. The government rejected these claims and challenged…

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IUML's double standards exposed on Waqf Board stand, alleges CPI(M)

CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan accused the IUML of double standards regarding Waqf Board appointments. He alleged the UDF government is aligning with BJP policies and weakening secularism. Govindan stated the government abandoned the previous LDF stance on the Waqf Amendment Act. He criticized the Chief Minister's claims about…

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses CPI(M), IUML of spreading fear over Waqf Act

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused the CPI(M) and the IUML of spreading "fear and misinformation" over the amended Waqf law, asserting that the issue concerns the rule of law rather than religion. His remarks come after the Kerala High Court observed that the State Waqf Board did not…

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UDF govt attempting to implement PM SHRI scheme, alleges CPI(M) leader Sivankutty

Senior CPI(M) leader V Sivankutty alleged the Kerala government is spreading misinformation about the PM SHRI scheme. He stated the previous LDF government froze the agreement due to concerns over the National Education Policy. The current UDF government faces accusations of adopting contradictory stances, having opposed the scheme earlier. Discussions…

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'Will not contest in Trichy bypoll, no desire for ministerial post,' says VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan

Thol Thirumavalavan, VCK chief, will not contest the Tiruchirappalli East Assembly seat. He declined an offer to become a minister in the TVK cabinet. Thirumavalavan stated he will not participate in any by-elections. His support for TVK was to prevent President's rule. He remains committed to the DMK-led alliance and…

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DMK's 'bent coconut tree' jibe draws retort from VCK; Stalin says 'don't be harsh'

The DMK's sarcastic comment about the VCK and IUML joining the TVK government has ignited a political spat. VCK leaders have strongly refuted the remarks, asserting their independent growth. DMK chief M K Stalin has intervened, appealing to party members to refrain from using hurtful language. Both VCK and IUML…

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Who gets what in Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Cabinet as Congress, VCK, IUML join power table

Tamil Nadu's political landscape has shifted with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay forming a 35-member coalition ministry. This new government includes Congress, IUML, and VCK, marking a departure from the state's traditional two-party order. Vijay retains key portfolios, emphasizing control over administration and law and order.

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Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion: Shahjahan, Vanni Arasu sworn in as ministers

AM Shahjahan of IUML and Vanni Arasu of VCK were sworn in as ministers by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was present as the two legislators took their oath of office and secrecy. Their induction brings the total cabinet strength to 35, the constitutional…

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Kerala: Newly elected MLAs administered oath of office

In an event marking the start of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly, newly elected legislators swore their oaths on May 21. The oath-taking ceremony was conducted in alphabetical order.

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Congress leadership 'capitulated' to demands of Muslim League, Jamaat-e-Islami in Kerala: BJP

The BJP has criticized the Congress following V D Satheesan's oath as Kerala Chief Minister. Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged the Congress has surrendered to Islamist groups like the IUML and Jamaat-e-Islami. He claimed the decision was made under pressure for vote-bank politics. Poonawalla stated the Muslim League effectively runs…

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V D Satheesan govt: Mix of experienced and new faces

V.D. Satheesan sworn in as Kerala's new Chief Minister, leading a UDF government with 20 ministers. The cabinet blends experience with 14 newcomers, including two women and two Scheduled Caste members. Key figures like Ramesh Chennithala and P.K. Kunhalikutty are set to take on significant portfolios, promising a fresh political…

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V D Satheesan takes oath as Kerala's new chief minister, leads UDF’s return after decade

Kerala CM V D Satheesan took oath as the new Chief Minister of Kerala. His full Council of Ministers was also sworn in. This marks the United Democratic Front's return to power after ten years. The ceremony saw attendance from prominent national and state leaders. The new cabinet includes several…

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'Everything is alright': KC Venugopal welcomes dignitaries for VD Satheesan's swearing-in as Keralam CM

The United Democratic Front is set to take power in Keralam. VD Satheesan will be sworn in as Chief Minister today. Senior Congress leaders and Chief Ministers from other states are attending the ceremony. The new government promises to fulfill election guarantees.

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Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan calls IUML force behind UDF’s secular stand

V D Satheesan described the IUML as a vital 'brother party' for Kerala's secularism. He met IUML leaders, emphasizing their crucial role in the UDF's success. Satheesan highlighted the IUML's consistent secular stance, even during sensitive periods. He stated that the IUML's strength is essential for Kerala's stability. Discussions on…

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UDF says full Cabinet to take oath on May 18, ministerial list to be finalised shortly

The new Kerala government cabinet is set for a swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Minister lists are expected to be finalised soon. UDF allies held a formal meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Preparations for the Monday ceremony are underway. The full cabinet aims to take the oath on the same day. Details of…

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Vijay's TVK passes floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly with 144 votes in favour

Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijay TVK Floor Test: Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government successfully passed a floor test, securing the support of 144 MLAs. The vote of confidence saw backing from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, while the BJP remained neutral and the PMK abstained. This victory…

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Vijay's TVK passes floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijay TVK Floor Test: CM Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam successfully passed a floor test in the State Legislative Assembly, securing a majority of 121 seats. This victory follows the party's strong performance in the recent elections and support from allied parties. The event also coincides with…

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Congress high command seeks wider consultations as Kerala CM decision remains elusive

Congress leaders are in Delhi to discuss Kerala's next Chief Minister. The party high command is consulting former state presidents and working presidents. Key contenders include Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan, and K C Venugopal. A decision is expected soon as the party seeks broader consensus.

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Kerala polls see 11 women MLAs, IUML gets first woman MLA

Eleven women emerged victorious in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the results for which were announced on Monday, May 4. While nine of them are from the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), two are from the Left Democratic Front (LDF). A total of 35 women contested this election from major…

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BJP banks on select seats to break Kerala’s bipolar poll pattern

After senior BJP leader O Rajagopal broke the party’s jinx in 2016 by winning its first seat in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, poll pundits predicted there would be no turning back for the saffron party in the state. However, the 2021 election turned out to be a damp squib for…

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Kerala hijab row: How a dispute between a teen and her school became a state-wide debate

When 48-year-old Anas Naina enrolled his youngest daughter to a school near his house in June this year, he said he had both her future and safety in mind. The 13-year-old joined class 8 in St Rita’s Public School in Ernakulam’s Palluruthy in the ongoing academic year. He decided to…

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From Assam’s AIUDF rout to Kerala’s record: The changing face of Muslim representation

Of 78 Muslim candidates, 24 have won Lok Sabha contests in six states and three Union territories – none of them are from the NDA camp. This is a slide from the 27 MPs that were part of the lower house of Parliament the last time.

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Kerala’s coalition politics heats up as Rajya Sabha seats come into play

CPI(M) and Congress, which helm ruling LDF and Opposition UDF respectively in Kerala, face a crucial test of coalition management skills on allocation of three Rajya Sabha seats that turn vacant a month after Lok Sabha election results are declared

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IUML to approach SC, EC against distribution of citizenship certificates

IUML to challenge CAA citizenship certificates distribution in Supreme Court and Election Commission, alleging election gimmick by Centre.

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