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UDF ends decade-long break in Kerala, comes back with stupendous win

Giant billboards across the state displayed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's smiling visage. “Who else but the LDF?” read the caption. The Left Democratic Front's progress card claimed 97% delivery. A 'Third coming' was certain, said their leaders. The front ran on the audacity of defying incumbency – it was non-existent,…

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Ramankary panchayat president ousted in no-confidence motion

The president of Left Democratic Front (LDF)-ruled Ramankary grama panchayat in Kuttanad, Alappuzha was voted out of office through a no-confidence motion on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Kerala JD(S) to form new party after Lok Sabha results

Kerala JD(S) considers forming new party post-elections, amidst turmoil in Karnataka, ruling out merger with CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front.

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E.P. Jayarajan denies any affiliation with BJP, alleges conspiracy

Left Democratic Front convener E.P. Jayarajan vehemently denies BJP ties, accuses media of spreading rumors without investigation.

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Indian Gulf workers: The unlikely voters parties are wooing for elections

As the southern Indian state of Kerala votes on April 26, thousands are flying back from the Gulf to cast their ballot.

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K.C. Venugopal interview | ‘BJP’s only agenda is polarisation’

Affirming that PM Modi is ‘trying to divert real issues from the people’, K.C. Venugopal exudes confidence that UDF in Kerala will have a ‘clean sweep’ in the polls

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Satheesan slams LDF, accuses it of taking sides with the BJP

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan here on Wednesday slammed the Left Democratic Front government for taking sides with the BJP and pushing the State to an incredibly dire financial situation.

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The battle in Vadakara between MLAs may go down to the wire

K.K. Shailaja and Shafi Parambil, sitting MLAs of both the Left Democratic Front and United Democratic Front respectively, and NDA candidate C.R. Praphul Krishnan are contesting from the Vadakara seat. ensuring a tough battle ahead.

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Major fronts play the development card in Kasaragod

Election fervor intensifies in Kasaragod as LDF, UDF, and BJP candidates rally for support.

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LDF, UDF candidates file nomination papers in Idukki

Major candidates in Idukki Lok Sabha constituency file nomination papers, paying tribute to tribal chieftain instrumental in Idukki dam.

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Kamal Hassan hails Shailaja on video

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam party founder Kamal Hassan recently released a video in support of K.K. Shailaja, Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate from the Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency.

The Hindu

Uncertainty grips political battle in Kottayam

Kottayam Lok Sabha election: A battleground of political factions, rubber crisis, and shifting alliances in central Travancore.

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Natural phenomenon prompts candidates to rejig schedules

Thiruvananthapuram candidates rush to coastal areas post flash floods, seeking votes and blaming rivals for neglect.

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Mukesh files papers in Kollam

Left Democratic Front candidate M. Mukesh files nomination papers with LDF leaders in Kollam for upcoming election.

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NSS reconstitutes taluk union following protest by members

In a significant development, 13 out of 15 members of the Meenachil Taluk union committee of the Nair Service Society (NSS) resigned in protest against their president attending the election convention of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate in Kottayam.

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Congress, BJP channel public anger over lethal human-wildlife conflicts against the government

Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought to proactively channelise mounting public anger over the back-to-back human-wildlife conflicts that claimed three lives within a short span of 72 hours against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government.

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LDF seeks to portray Presidential nod to Kerala Lok Ayukta Bill as oblique critique of Governor’s ‘refusal’ to sign laws passed by Assembly

Ruling Left Democratic Front has sought to portray the Presidential assent for the Kerala Lok Ayukta (Amendment) Bill as an oblique critique of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s ‘obstinate refusal’ to sign laws passed by the Legislative Assembly.

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Kerala local body bypolls: LDF, UDF win 10 seats each, BJP gets 3

LDF and UDF each win 10 seats in Kerala local body bypoll, with LDF gaining more seats from UDF and BJP.

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CPI(M) State committee goes into a huddle to fine-tune candidate selection for the LS polls

CPI(M) strategizes to select candidates for Lok Sabha seats, aiming to win more constituencies and counter opposition parties.

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Kerala Assembly | Opposition walks out accusing govt. of undermining State’s market intervention strategy to ‘aid’ retail giants

UDF walked out of the Kerala Assembly on February 13 (Tuesday) accusing the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government of scuttling the Food and Civil Supplies department’s market intervention programme by depriving Supplyco of direly needed funding

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Foreign universities to be allowed in Kerala only after consensus: CPI(M)

Thiruvananthapuram CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan discusses the possibility of allowing foreign universities in Kerala and emphasizes the importance of consensus and regulation.

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Kochi Mayor claims victory in voting on Budget indicative of LDF’s increased hold on Council

Kochi Mayor M. Anilkumar has claimed that the Left Democratic Front (LDF)-led governing committee has further strengthened its hold on the Corporation Council going by its increased support in the voting to approve the Corporation Budget on Friday.

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LDF senses political win in M.K. Stalin’s expression of solidarity with Pinarayi’s protest against Centre’s ‘trespasses’ on federalism in New Delhi

The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala sensed a political victory in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s expression of solidarity with his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan who is scheduled to stage a high-profile protest in New Delhi on February 8 against the Centre’s alleged trespasses on the foundational…

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Budget session of Kochi Corporation descends into mayhem as Budget copies get torn and thrown into air

The Budget session of the Kochi Corporation on Tuesday descended into absolute mayhem morning after the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) councillors almost came to blows.

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LDF evades political embarrassment; Deputy Mayor to make Budget speech

The ruling Left Democratic Front in Kochi faces embarrassment as Deputy Mayor cannot present Budget due to dispute.

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