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Rahul Gandhi will lead INDIA bloc in 2029 polls, says K C Venugopal amid 'Vijay for PM' chant by TVK

Rahul Gandhi will lead the INDIA alliance in the upcoming 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Senior Congress leader K C Venugopal confirmed Gandhi as the bloc's prime ministerial face. He dismissed reports suggesting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for the top post. Venugopal highlighted Gandhi's widespread appeal and focus…

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Himachal Assembly passes university amendment Bill amid protests over recruitment powers

Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill amending the state university recruitment system. The government aims for transparent and merit-based appointments in universities. Opposition legislators and university teachers protested the proposed changes to recruitment powers. Concerns were raised about undermining university autonomy and academic freedom. The bill was ultimately passed by…

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ED findings in CMRL case can't be termed 'political witch-hunt': KPCC president Sunny Joseph

KPCC president Sunny Joseph stated the ED probe findings against Veena T are not political witch-hunting. He noted the CPI(M) has not denied the facts revealed by the agency. The Enforcement Directorate seized handwritten notes and digital devices during searches. The money laundering case involves CMRL and Veena's defunct company…

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BJP demands Vijayan's resignation from Keralam LoP post over ED findings in CMRL case

The BJP has demanded Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's resignation from his opposition leader post. This demand follows fresh revelations by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering probe. The investigation involves transactions linked to his daughter Veena T's company, Exalogic Solutions. The BJP alleges corruption related to transactions over…

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Mamata for INDIA unity against BJP in Bengal, rules out return of TMC rebels

Mamata Banerjee urged INDIA bloc partners to unite against the BJP in West Bengal. She firmly rejected "traitors" within her own Trinamool Congress party. Rebels were challenged to directly join the BJP and fight elections. Banerjee asserted that expelled members would never be welcomed back. She also announced upcoming district…

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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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Vizhinjam: Satheesan accuses previous LDF of waiving Rs 219 cr penalty

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan rejected allegations regarding the Vizhinjam port stake transfer. He stated the government has not yet decided on the proposed share transfer. The Chief Minister accused the previous LDF government of waiving a Rs 219 crore penalty. This penalty was for delays in the Vizhinjam Seaport…

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West Bengal to review road names, Suvendu Adhikari rules out Mughal, Pathan references

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a committee to review road and area names in Kolkata, vowing to remove those honoring Mughals, Pathans, or 'oppressive' British rulers. This follows the renaming of Suhrawardy Avenue, sparking a debate over historical accuracy. Adhikari stated only names of 'genuine patriots' will be…

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Ahead of INDIA bloc meet on Mon, CPI(M) seeks Congress clarification over BJP 'deal' charge

CPI(M) leader MA Baby has written to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, ahaed of key meeting on Monday. He seeks clarity on Congress leaders' claims of a Left-BJP understanding during the Kerala elections. Baby states these accusations undermine the INDIA bloc's purpose. The party remains committed to opposition unity and resisting…

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Stunned Kerala watches as ED raids premises of former CM Vijayan in CMRL case

Enforcement Directorate officials raided locations connected to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The searches are part of an investigation into alleged monthly payments from Cochin Minerals And Rutile Ltd to a company owned by Vijayan's daughter. Raids occurred at his residences and his son-in-law's home. The CPI(M) has called…

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No place for personal enmity in politics: G Sudhakaran on swearing-in Vijayan as MLA

Pro tem Speaker G Sudhakaran will administer the oath to MLAs including former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Sudhakaran emphasized no personal enmity with Vijayan, stating politics has no room for grudges. He explained his role is to initiate the oath-taking process. Sudhakaran also commented on his departure from the CPI(M)…

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Beyond anti-incumbency: What Kerala’s verdict says about the LDF

Kerala has a reputation for political predictability. Governments come, governments go, and every five years, voters quietly switch sides. It’s a rhythm the state has followed for decades. So when the Left Democratic Front (LDF) lost in 2026, it could have been dismissed as just that, the system doing what…

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Can BJP govern Bengal without becoming its old political order?

After weeks of saturation coverage and sustained commentary, election outcomes in India often arrive weighed down by interpretation. A familiar tendency persists to read into them too many meanings and to insert too many subtexts.

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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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CPI (M) condemns suspension of Oppn MPs by JPC Chairman for Waqf

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in a statement strongly Read further on Dynamite News:

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Polit Bureau of CPI (M) disapproves move by JPC Chairman for Waqf

This comes in after a huge ruckus broke out at a meeting resulting in the suspension of 10 opposition MPS. Read further on Dynamite News:

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More and more BJP leaders using anti-Muslim tropes, CPI-M complains to EC

CPI(M) leader Yechury accuses BJP of anti-Muslim rhetoric, urges Election Commission to take immediate action.

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CPI(M) silent on row over memorial for those killed while making bombs

CPI(M) chooses silence on bomb-making controversy, leaving questions to local leadership, amid criticism from Opposition parties.

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CPI(M) lionising criminals by building memorials in their honour: Cong.

Congress accuses CPI(M) of glorifying criminals, promoting violence, and challenging the rule of law in Kerala.

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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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CPI(M) banks on new faces for a potential turnaround in West Bengal

Next-generation CPI(M) candidates in West Bengal, like Srijan Bhattacharyya, use modern tactics to appeal to young voters.

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KC(M) cold to Cong. attempts to woo Mani back to UDF

Congress attempts to sway KC(M) leader from LDF to UDF, met with skepticism and resistance from allies.

The Hindu

Will provide outside support to INDIA bloc, says Mamata

Mamata Banerjee said she would “provide outside support” to the INDIA bloc in the interest of the people of the State.

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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.

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LDF set for a season of hard bargaining as Rajya Sabha seats become vacant in July

LDF faces tough negotiations for Rajya Sabha seats with key constituents vying, setting stage for political maneuvering.

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