Pinarayi blames Cong for BJP victory Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here on Sunday blamed the Congress for the BJP emerging victorious in States like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telengana. The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023
Chief Minister behind reappointment of Kannur V-C, claims Satheesan Opposition leader Satheesan alleges CM Vijayan not seeking Minister Bindu's resignation due to his role in reappointing Kannur Univ. VC. He claims CM urged Governor to reappoint VC, flouted rules, then sought Governor's resignation when SC cancelled appointment. Criticizes CM for 44-day Navakerala Sadas campaign at expense of people. The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023
CPI(M) resorting to appeasement politics to cover up corruption, crony politics, says Union Minister Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged CPI(M) indulged in appeasement politics & corruption. He criticised CM Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas & lack of job creation. He accused Congress & CPI(M) of welcoming Hamas, which killed 1400 people, & called them terrorists. BJP leaders present. The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023
Criticism against Kerala Police unfair, unwarranted, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Kerala Police in Kollam kidnapping case, cites several cases as examples of excellence. Warns unwarranted criticism would demoralise force. Handed driver's licence to armless woman Jilumol from Idukki. CM blames Governor for Kannur University VC setback, says Gov must work in tandem with govt… The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023
People savouring governance, says Pinarayi LDF govt's Navakerala Sadas in Palakkad district began w/ breakfast meeting. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said govt to consider setting up art centre. He said higher edu institutions to be converted to centres of excellence. Prices of commodities lowest in Kerala. CM said people's turnout a message to go ahead w/… The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
SC verdict a setback to Chancellor, not Kerala Govt., says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan accuses Governor arif mohammmed Khan of "dancing to the tune of some external forces" after supreme court rescinds reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur University VC. Criticises Khan for presenting facts in a flawed manner and trying to pass the buck to the Govt. Accuses… The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
Pinarayi elated over ‘unexpected, warm response’ to Navakerala Sadas in Malappuram LDF govt's Navakerala Sadas in Malappuram concluded with 70,000 memorandums received from 16 constituencies. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said people's response was unexpected & warm. Land deeds to be distributed to 568 families in Nilambur before Jan 31. Opp. afraid of Centre's negative attitude. The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
Centre trying to snatch Kerala’s gains in health sector: Pinarayi CM Vijayan accuses Centre of trying to steal credit for Kerala's health sector gains. He says Centre wants to rebrand State's PHCs as 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir'. Kerala has one PHC sub-centre for 1,919 people, one PHC for 12,844 people, one CHC for 47,155 people. State spends ₹10,000 cr annually on… The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
CM consoles NCC cadet who accidentally hit him in the eye 8th std. student Jinto, an NCC cadet, accidentally hit CM Pinarayi Vijayan in the eye during Navakerala Sadas. This caused redness and swelling, prompting Mr. Vijayan to consult an ophthalmologist. Jinto was relieved when he got a consoling call from the CM's Office. Mr. Vijayan consoled him, gifted him a… The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
SC verdict quashing Kannur Vice Chancellor’s reappointment puts government on backfoot SC rescinds Gopinath Ravindran's reappointment as Kannur Univ. VC, prompting Governor to question CM, AG's offices. Opposition demands resignations of CM, Higher Education Minister. Govt. to abide by SC order, Ravindran steps down. LDF convener alleges Khan flip-flopped in SC to appease Sangh Parivar. SC's verdict deals blow to govt's… The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
SC order quashing Kannur University Vice Chancellor’s reappointment comes as a stinging setback for Kerala govt. Supreme court slams Kerala government for “unwarranted interference” in Kannur university vice chancellor reappointment; Governor, Opposition accuse chief minister pinarayi vijayan of “pressuring” arif mohammad Khan to reappoint Gopinath Ravindran; Congress hails verdict as “moral victory”; R Bindu says government will abide by SC order. The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
State’s stringent stand against communalism angers Centre, says CM CM Vijayan says Kerala facing discrimination from Centre due to its stand against communalism. Ministers urge people to support State's development. Navakerala Sadas in Malappuram district discussed future projects. Cabinet covered 12 constituencies in 3 days. The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
Kerala Chief Minister flays Governor for referring seven Bills for Presidential consideration Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for referring seven pending Bills to President for consideration, raising doubts about his respect for Supreme Court. SC was to consider Kerala's plea against Governor for inordinately holding eight Bills. Khan approved Public Health Bill considering its social impact &… The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
Unite against Centre’s neglect of State: CM CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges people to unite against Centre's neglect of Kerala. He raised Centre-State financial support as key issue at Navakerala Sadas held in 8 constituencies of Malappuram. People gave top priority to govt's Sadas, 14,775 applications received on 1st day. Sadas concluded at Kottakkal with performances of Kolkali,… The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023 Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, begins hunger strike Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, launched a three-day hunger strike in Kuttanad to draw attention to paddy farmers' issues. He urged the govt. to pay farmers directly, provide aid to families of two farmers who committed suicide, increase handling charges, and end exploitation of agents. Protest ends Nov. 30.
The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023 Large gatherings witness Navakerala Sadas at Ponnani, Thavanur, Tanur, Tirur The Malappuram leg of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s Navakerala Sadas led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan began at Tirur with a breakfast meeting with an invited group of people from Tirur, Tanur, Ponnani and Thavanur constituencies on Monday.
The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023 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…
The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023 Do not punish us for our social advancements, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tells Centre kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan urges Union government not to punish Kerala for its social advancements, citing Centre's bias. He also calls for more precautionary measures to prevent crowd tragedies and urges people to follow safety guidelines. He also mentions the Health department is monitoring the situation in the wake…
The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023 All eyes on Nava Kerala Sadas The LDF’s outreach programme, Nava Kerala Sadas, becomes the cause of UDF criticism and censure
The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023 Pinarayi alleges unholy alliance between Congress and BJP CM Pinarayi Vijayan alleges UDF MPs from Kerala have an "unholy alliance" with Congress & BJP, preventing them from raising issues of Centre's neglect of State's problems. He claims Centre owes State ₹57,000 crore. At Navakerala Sadas, CM said UDF MPs agreed to sign memorandum to FM, but backed out.…
The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023 Kerala mulls making standard operating procedure mandatory for closed-door events Kerala is exploring the possibility of expanding the SOP for religious festivals to closed-door events. CM Pinarayi Vijayan has asked KSDMA to submit a report within a week. The SOP will specify roles and responsibilities of organisers and guidelines to be followed. It will also include aspects of event safety,…
The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023 Union Finance Minister’s claims on fund allocation false, says Pinarayi Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday accused Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of making false claims about the Union government’s financial assistance to the State government to cover up the Centre’s flaws and its attempts to scuttle various development projects in Kerala.
The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023 Chief Minister allays apprehensions over quota cut CM Pinarayi Vijayan clarifies no community will lose reservation rights. Kerala has unique distinction of implementing quota not based on caste. Govt not inclined to tamper with current method of reservation. Breakfast meeting organised to address queries raised by Muslim leaders.
The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023 Revision of safety guidelines on hosting mass events under consideration: Chief Minister Kozhikode CM Pinarayi Vijayan expresses grief over death of four in Cusat stampede, says govt will revise existing rules to avoid similar incidents. He offered condolences to victims' families & assured swift response, appropriate follow-up measures. CM & team paid last respects to Sarah Thomas, one of the four killed.…
The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023 Centre torturing Kerala for not subscribing to RSS agenda, says CM CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises NDA govt. for financially strangling LDF govt. in Kerala due to its refusal to subscribe to RSS agenda. He cites denial of permission for AIIMS in Kozhikode as example of anti-Kerala attitude of NDA. CM claims alternative policies of LDF govt. are reason for Centre's attitude.…