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Kerala Chief Minister’s security detail comes under fire for baton-charging black flag protesters in Alappuzha

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security team is criticised for "assaulting" kerala students union activists and for "overstepping" official duty. Opposition demands investigation.

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Attack on Youth Congress leaders was a natural response, says Pinarayi

CM Vijayan says protest vs. Navakerala Sadas convoy in Perumbavoor was planned, retaliation by DYFI workers natural. He condemns throwing of shoes, suspects UDF leaders behind protest. Criticizes Leader of Opposition for accusing CM of traveling with goons. Calls attack on Youth Congress workers in Kannur a life-saving act, requests…

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Shoe-throwing incident marks a new low in Navakerala Sadas-related political wrangling

KSU activist hurls shoe at CM's bus; CPI(M)-Cong. brawls ensue. Police grapple with protestors; Opposition accuses CM of abetting violence. Magistrate court rebuffs police attempt to book KSU worker. CPI(M) & Cong. leaders condemn shoe-throwing; Cong. to escalate protests. Unstable political climate in Kerala as Cabinet's outreach continues.

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Shoe-throwing Incident an emotional outburst: V.D. Satheesan

Opp. leader Satheesan criticises CM's security measures, govt's mismanagement & corruption. Raises concerns about govt's response to violence, disparity in action against SFI & shoe-throwers, & decision not to provide benefits to new endosulfan patients. #KASRAGOD #NewKerala

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Shoes thrown at convoy carrying Kerala CM, ministers in Ernakulam

Youth Congress and Kerala Students’ Union (KSU) activists reportedly waved black flags and threw shoes at the convoy carrying Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Cabinet colleagues, who were travelling from Perumbavoor to Kothamangalam in Ernakulam as part of the Navakerala Sadas, on Sunday afternoon.

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Texas A&M Hires Former Heisman Finalist QB as Offensive Coordinator, per Report

Collin Klein is expected to become the Aggies new offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Elko.

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SFI wins chairman post in Kerala Varma College in recounting

SFI candidate declared winner in recounting of Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur election following HC directive. Aniruddhan won by 3 votes over KSU's Sreekuttan. Earlier, KSU candidate was declared winner by 1 vote. HC ordered recounting after cancelling result in which SFI candidate won. Counting held amid tight security, videographed.…

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Kerala Varma College recounting on December 2

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Youth Congress reiterates demand for action against Kozhikode DCP

Youth Congress demands legal action against Deputy Police Commissioner for trying to strangle KSU activist. Protest march to office of District Police Chief leads to tense moments. Police use water cannon, tear gas to disperse protesters. Youth Congress to continue protests till legal action taken against Mr. Baiju.

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Kerala Varma College polls: Kerala High Court sets aside election of SFI candidate as chairman, orders recounting of votes

Kerala High court sets aside election of SFI candidate to college union chair post. Court directs recounting of votes in accordance with university election bylaws. Petition filed by KSU chairman candidate alleging recounting done due to extraneous forces. Court found recounting not in accordance with bylaws, invalid votes increased &…

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Congress spotlights video of KSU black flag protester in a police stranglehold to assail government

Congress spotlighted police stranglehold on protester Joel as evidence of CM's "obsessive throttling of dissent" to insulate Cabinet's "elitist and extravagant public outreach sham" from protests. Satheesan termed it a "George Floyd moment" of police "highhandedness". CPI(M) accused Congress of "callously cajoling impressionable youth" to impede Cabinet's progress. IUML's assurance…

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10 taken into custody for protesting against Navakerala Sadas

10 persons, including IYC & KSU workers, detained for protesting CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas in Kozhikode. 6 detained from Eranhipalam, 4 from Koyilandy. Police deployment strengthened on routes to selected venues.

The Hindu

KSU wrests control of Mar Ivanios College union after 24 years

The Kerala Students Union (KSU) staged a surprise win in the college union election held at Mar Ivanios College here where the Congress feeder unit emerged victorious after 24 years on Friday.

The Hindu

Kerala Students’ Union protests against alleged attack on Youth Congress activists

KSU activists in Ernakulam staged a march to the Kanayannur taluk office to protest the attack on Youth Congress activists by DYFI members in Kannur. District Congress Committee president Mohammed Shiyas demanded CM Vijayan resign if he was afraid of democratic protests. Police fired water cannons to disperse KSU activists.

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KSU activists booked

The Kalamassery police registered a case against 13 KSU activists for their alleged involvement in the tension at the Sahara hostel of the Cochin University of Science and Technology

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Controller of Exams blamed for mark list row at Maharaja’s College

Director of Collegiate Education pulls up Controller of Exams at Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, for errors in mark list of SFI State Sec. KSU activists allege 'zero' cumulative points. DCE warns of stringent disciplinary action if similar lapses recur.

The Hindu

No involvement in college union polls: Bindu

Minister R. Bindu denies involvement in Sree Kerala Varma College union elections. KSU workers breach security, wave flags, yell slogans. Bindu challenges protesters to provide evidence of her involvement. She claims reimbursement of spectacle allowance is in accordance with rules, cites UDF legislators' claims.

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Kerala Students Union stages protests across Kerala against police lathicharge on its members

KSU activists held protests in Kerala against police lathicharge. Educational institutions declared holiday due to strike. KSU marched to Secretariat, Adoor police station & Minister's residence. Police used water cannons, lathicharge. KSU protested over election results of Sree Kerala Varma College. Senior Congress leader termed police action 'unjustified' & 'unpardonable'.

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Three students suspended after ragging incident at Kozhikode law college

Three SFI activists suspended for 15 days for ragging incident at Govt. Law College, Kozhikode. Complainant, T. Nidhul Babu, a sixth semester student, was subjected to derogatory statements resulting in mental agony. Accused barred from entering college campus or hostel. Caste slur against Babu not inquired into.

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Thiruvananthapuram turns into a battleground as KSU protesters clash with police

Tension in Thiruvananthapuram as KSU protest against SFI's college union election results turns violent. 3 injured, many arrested. KSU declares education bandh in protest of police excesses. UDF leaders condemn police action, warn of intensified agitations if govt fails to take action.

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Congress march to Sree Kerala Varma College turns violent, two injured

Thrissur DCC march to Sree Kerala Varma College turns violent; two injured. Protestors call for Higher Education Minister's resignation, alleging interference in college union elections. KSU State President withdraws hunger strike, next round of agitations to start soon.

The Hindu

Kerala Varma College polls issue: KSU to intensify agitation

he Kerala Students Union (KSU) will intensify its agitation along with legal battle in the coming days alleging sabotage in the union elections of the Sree Kerala Varma College.

The Hindu

College union poll row: KSU president begins hunger strike

KSU State Pres. Xavior starts hunger strike demanding repolling of Sree Kerala Varma College chair post. SFI candidate declared winner after recounting. DCC demands Minister's resignation for alleged malpractice. Writ petition filed in HC seeking re-election & investigation into alleged tampering.

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KSU alleges manipulation in recounting in college polls, plans to move court

KSU plans to move HC over alleged foul play in Sree Kerala Varma College election recount. KSU candidate initially declared winner, but SFI candidate declared winner after recount. KSU alleges malpractice, power disruption, duplicate ballot papers used to sabotage result. Leaders of Congress, KPCC, AICC flay SFI for alleged foul…

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Congress extends complete support to KSU

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