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Anti-incumbency wave will give UDF a decisive win at Puthuppally, says Satheesan

UDF leader VD Satheesan expresses confidence in Oommen Chandy's ability to reach a dream target; highlights anti-incumbency wave, CPI(M)'s abuse of power, BJP-CPI(M) nexus, cyber attack on Jayasurya & Achu Oommen, & govt's failure to distribute Rs.50cr of Rs.1100cr earmarked for Rubber Price Incentive Scheme.

The Hindu

In the political shadow of Oommen Chandy

The byelection in Puthuppally is a unique battle of ideas, with the UDF banking on the legacy of the late leader, the LDF on its development agenda, and the BJP on the welfare schemes of the Union government. It is also a battle of identities, with the Orthodox and Jacobite…

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Campaigning in Puthupally hits slow note amidst Onam festivities

Even as the high-decibel campaigning in Puthupally has switched to a slow note with the Onam festivities hitting a crescendo, electioneering has continued to pick up pace here with the candidates reaching out to the maximum number of voters amidst the holidays.

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Chandy Oommen moots legal action against alleged omission of new voters

In a legal notice sent to the Election Commission of India, Chandy Oommen says a majority of the enrolment applications submitted after August 10 were left out citing technical reasons

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CPI(M) counters Cong. move to vilify CM, family

CPI(M) defends CM Vijayan against Congress' corruption charges; CM's tour of Puthuppally to focus on development. CPI(M) Central secretariat member A.K. Balan challenged Congress leader Mathew Kuzhalnadan to quit politics if the party proved that Mr. Vijayan's daughter had not paid IGST compensation. Leader of Opposition V. D.Satheesan and senior…

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Congress takes the gloves off in the battle for Puthuppally

By-poll battle in Puthuppally heats up; Congress accuses CM of corruption, CPI(M) questions Congress's commitment to minorities. Congress refuses to take CPI(M)'s bait, says it will decide UDF's campaign agenda. #By-election #Puthuppally #Congress #CPI(M) #Corruption #Minorities #UDF #BJP #VS-Pinarayi #K.Muraleedharan #K.Karunakaran #OommenChandy #JaickC.Thomas

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Congress moves to bridge Church divide to cement its traditional support base in Puthuppally

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BJP announces candidate for Puthuppally bypoll

After days of indecision and hectic parleys, the battle lines for a triangular fight have been drawn at Puthuppally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announcing G. Lijin Lal as its candidate for the byelection.

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LDF, UDF intensify electioneering at Puthuppally

Amid uncertainty, Congress & CPI(M) campaigns in Puthuppally hit fever pitch. LDF seeks to mend bridges with NSS. LDF candidate visits Nair, Orthodox Syrian Church & SNDP Yogam leaders. Congress candidate takes out quick tour. BJP yet to enter fray, pre-electioneering works under way. BJP to hold election convention on…

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Scales weigh in favour of Jaick C. Thomas as CPI(M) candidate in Puthuppally

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Tone set for LDF campaign in Puthuppally bypoll in Kerala

KOTTAYAM: CPM state committee member in Kerala K Anilkumar has set the tone for the LDF campaign in the Puthuppally bypoll through a Facebook post on Friday in which he has raised the issues pertaining to former chief minister Oommen Chandy's medical treatment and allegations of projecting the departed leader…

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Puthuppally bypoll: Despite delay in announcing candidate, LDF looks to catch up with UDF on the ground

Unfazed by the continuing uncertainty over its candidate, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has commenced efforts to catch up with the United Democratic Front (LDF) at Puthuppally by kicking off election conventions

The Hindu

Battle for Puthuppally looks to heat up gradually

The United Democratic Front (UDF), which announced the candidature of Chandy Oommen within hours after the declaration of the bypoll on September 5, made a rather slow start to its campaign.

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Congress fires starting gun in race for Puthuppally by naming Chandy Oommen as UDF candidate

Congress announces Chandy Oommen as candidate for Puthuppally bypoll. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan casts it as referendum on Pinarayi government Congress hopes to repeat Thrikkakara success.

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With poll panel announcing byelection on September 5, election mood sets in at Puthuppally

After weeks of mourning the death of senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy, the Puthuppally Assembly constituency on Tuesday found itself abruptly running up to the byelection on September 5.

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Rahul Gandhi surprises Congress workers at Chandy condolence meet in Malappuram

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi surprised party workers as well as the district police authorities here on Tuesday when he dropped in to pay homage to former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at a condolence meeting organised by the District Congress Committee (DCC).

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CPI(M)’s ‘victimisation’ of Chandy to be Congress talking point in Puthuppally byelection

Congress seeks to avenge Oommen Chandy's alleged political witch-hunt by CPI(M) in Puthuppally by-poll. Party has deputed veterans to boost Chandy Oommen's electoral chances, but faces organisational weakness & Orthodox-Jacobite feud. LDF convener says Congress' entreaty reflects fragility.

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A Christian ashram in Rajasthan recalls how Oommen Chandy saved it from allegation of proselytising

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Congress might attempt Thrikkakara tack in Puthuppally

UDF likely to repeat Thrikkakara strategy in Puthupally by-poll. Congress keen to field Chandy Oommen, BJP a potential spoiler. Kinship politics, religious divides, dynastic politics to be tested.

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Family projects Chandy Oommen as political heir

Chandy's family suggests his younger son, Chandy Oommen, to succeed him in Puthuppally by-election. Daughters Achu and Mariyam dismiss speculation of their political pursuits. Congress leadership has apprised Oommen of their plan to field him. He is currently chairman of Indian Youth Congress' National Outreach Cell and was part of…

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CPI(M), Congress and BJP brace for bypoll in Puthuppally Assembly constituency

he seat has been left vacant following the death of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. They anticipate the Election Commission of India (ECI) to hold the bypoll along with elections in five States in November-December.

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Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away at 79

Oommen Chandy, former Chief Minister of Kerala, passed away in Bengaluru on July 18. He was 79 and had been unwell for some time. His son, Chandy Oommen, announced the news on Facebook. Chandy had been staying in Bengaluru for treatment. A senior Congress leader, he served as CM twice.

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