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Randomisation of voting machines carried out in Kottayam

The Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency includes Pala, Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom, Ettumanur, Kottayam and Puthuppally assembly constituencies.

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Oommen Chandy changed the perception about MLAs in Kerala: Satheesan

Oommen Chandy credited for changing perception of MLAs in Kerala; V.D. Satheesan says he made them more accessible & approachable. Award in memory of C.H. Mohammed Koya presented to Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen.

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The Congress’s misplaced confidence

Confidence in Congress is high after wins in Thrikkakara and Puthuppally by-elections. UDF is banking on anti-incumbency sentiment, but infighting and lack of enthusiasm among sitting MPs may prove costly. CPI(M) has better rapport with minority communities and is preparing for 2024 polls. BJP's presence in 5 LS constituencies could…

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CPI(M) will cooperate with INDIA bloc without being part of its organisational apparatus

CPI(M) to participate in INDIA deliberations without being part of coordination committee. Will cooperate without being inside partner of anti-BJP alliance. CPI(M) to maintain separate identity, tow party line while collaborating. V.D. Satheesan's allegations of Kerala leadership's spite for Congress dismissed. Puthuppally byelection win attributed to sympathy for late CM's…

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KPCC claims large-scale shift of disenchanted LDF votes to UDF in Puthuppally

KPCC sees UDF win in 2024 LS polls, cites “tectonic shift” in LDF votes to UDF in Puthuppally byelection. KPCC believes Pinarayi Vijayan’s “disdainful silence” on corruption scandals, “contempt” for rule of law, and “relatives in corrupt deals” turned off LDF voters. UDF to focus on Karuvannur cooperative bank corruption,…

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Taking the pulse of Puthuppally

Chandy Oommen's emphatic victory in the Puthuppally Assembly by-election was due to a strong wave of sympathy, Congress' unity, and voter dissatisfaction with the ruling LDF. The BJP's poor performance and the CPI(M)'s allegations of vote transfer to the Congress were also factors. The INDIA alliance's future in Kerala is…

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BJP aims to induct one lakh ‘Modi Mitras’ from Kerala

BJP launching 'Modi Mitra' initiative to induct 1 lakh people from Kerala as ‘committed leaders’. Certificates of recognition to be issued. Outreach programme to eliminate false fear of minorities towards BJP. Appointing minorities as party functionaries in districts. Weaknesses to be addressed after Puthuppally defeat.

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Infighting in Congress casts shadow over Vaikom municipality

Even the thumping victory in Puthuppally appears not enough to put a lid on the raging infighting within the Congress at the grass roots in Kottayam.

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Chandy Oommen sworn in as Puthuppally MLA

Chandy Oommen defeated his nearest rival Jaick C. Thomas of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) by a record margin of 37,719 votes in Puthuppally

The Hindu

UDF to revive agitations against govt.

UDF plans to launch agitations against LDF govt in run-up to LS polls, citing corruption, nepotism, inaction by police. Will tap into resentment seen in Puthuppally bypolls. Agitations to focus on AI camera deal, K-FON project, illegal payments to CM's daughter's IT firm. Congress to discuss re-organisation of party at…

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LDF braces to encounter in House an Opposition buoyed by Puthuppally win

LDF govt in Kerala faces strong political headwinds in Assembly session; UDF seeks to assail govt using CBI's purported court filing of false case against Chandy; UDF to spotlight ED's investigation into CPI(M) leaders on money laundering charges; UDF to revive earlier accusations of corruption against Vijayan; CPI(M) seeks to…

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Puthuppally defeat: questions over strategy to swing votes to the Left

LDF's heavy defeat in Puthuppally casts doubts on its strategy to swing votes from rubber-growing areas leftward. KC(M)'s failure to arrest leakage of votes to UDF has put regional party under the lens. UDF-BJP nexus theory put forward to explain massive lead of UDF candidate. Setback to have bearing on…

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Puthuppally bypoll defeat to mark CPI(M)‘s end in Kerala: Satheesan

The Puthuppally bypoll defeat will mark the beginning of the end of the CPI(M) in Kerala, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has claimed.

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LJD to seek Cabinet berth in govt., to merge with RJD in Oct.

LJD to seek Cabinet berth in LDF govt, to merge with RJD in Oct. Meeting acknowledges people's verdict in Puthuppally byelection, condemns Modi govt's majoritarian politics. LDF urged to evaluate failure & take corrective steps. M.V. Shreyams Kumar, LJD State president, presided over meeting.

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Cong. perceives a clear path to victory in future elections following UDF triumph in bypoll

UDF: buoyed by win in Puthuppally by-poll, sees clear path to victory in 2024 LS elections. CPI(M) failed to get convincing lead in any booth/panchayat. Voters admonished govt for corruption, failed to curb food inflation & hiked fuel/power/water charges. UDF's win likely to resonate in 2024 LS campaign.

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Sympathy wave, anti-incumbency worked in favour of UDF candidate: BJP

and said the BJP will continue to work hard to gain the trust of the people.UDF win in Puthuppally due to sympathy wave for Oommen Chandy & anti-incumbency vs. LDF; BJP to analyse performance & rectify to gain lost ground; CPI(M) losing relevance nationally & in Kerala; BJP to work…

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In Puthuppally, LDF pays a heavy price for ‘silence’

UDF wins Puthuppally byelection with Chandy Oommen riding on sympathy wave & anti-incumbency. LDF's failure to address public grievances & lack of policy guidance from top leadership led to defeat.

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CPI(M) blames disastrous showing in Puthuppally on pro-Chandy sympathy wave

CPI(M) attribs Cong win in Puthuppally bypoll to "sympathy wave" for Oommen Chandy; claims it was a one-time, transient phenomenon unlikely to repeat. BJP's vote share decreased from 20K to 7K, indicating an "unholy nexus" between Cong & BJP in Kerala.

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Systematic campaign gives UDF the upper hand in Puthuppally

UDF wins Puthuppally by-polls, LDF stunned by loss; UDF capitalized on anti-incumbency & emotional wave to sweep all 8 panchayats. LDF failed to motivate middle-of-road voters & BJP lost upper caste Hindu votes to UDF.

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UDF demonstrates its might in Puthuppally, registers landslide victory

UDF wins Puthuppally bypoll by landslide; Chandy Oommen bags 80,144 votes, trounces LDF's Jaick C. Thomas by 37,719 votes. UDF's victory marks 3rd successive defeat for Thomas. NDA's vote share drops to 5%. Sympathy wave & anti-incumbency against LDF led to UDF's win.

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Riding on sympathy wave, UDF wins Puthuppally by record margin

Congress leader Chandy Oommen has won by a landslide in the by-election held to the Puthuppally Assembly constituency, a seat represented by his father Oommen Chandy for 53 years.

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INDIA vs BJP: Results for 7 assembly bypolls today, counting underway, know all updates

The seven seats include Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, Ghosi in Uttar Pradesh, Puthuppally in Kerala, Dhupguri in West Bengal, Dumri in Jharkhand, and Boxanagar and Dhanpur in Tripura. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Wait to be finally over, Puthuppally verdict today

UDF, LDF battle for Puthuppally seat; counting of votes begins Fri. UDF confident of win, LDF hopeful of wafer-thin margin, NDA confident of increasing vote share.

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Rival parties scramble to manage expectations for Puthuppally

CPI(M) and Congress review post-campaign in Puthuppally; BJP candidate claims voters saw through Congress-CPI(M) shadowboxing; CPI(M) State Secretary says margin of votes that make difference between victory and loss will be narrow; K. Sudhakaran says CPI(M)'s campaign lacked lustre; T.M. Thomas Isaac's opinion piece reflects anti-Pinarayi sentiment in CPI(M); Lijin…

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Parties anxious over low polling percentage in Puthuppally

In Puthuppally, the overall polling percentage was 72.86%, lower than 2021's 74.9%. The LDF and UDF remain confident of their support base, while the NDA is uncertain. Counting of votes will begin on Friday, with the result expected by 11am. 20 tables have been set up for counting, with 14…

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