HISTORICAL FACTS: 29 - Caught on Camera

Communist Party of India demands probe by CBI into ‘liquor scam’ in Andhra Pradesh

CPI in AP demands CBI probe into alleged liquor scam. YSRCP accused of benefiting from unethical practices. JSP's Pawan Kalyan urged to bring opposition parties together to defeat YSRCP. CPI ready to face elections as people await chance to teach YSRCP lesson. Electoral rolls allegedly fudged by misusing official machinery.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Sudhakaran accuses CPI(M) of using troll armies to disparage opposition

KPCC Pres. Sudhakaran accused CPI(M) of using online troll armies to attack opposition on social media. He criticised CM Vijayan for encouraging attacks. He said Oommen Chandy was victim of vicious online attacks by CPI(M)'s cyber armies. CM Office employed 12 persons to spread false info targeting opposition.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Left parties stage protest against power tariff hike in Andhra Pradesh

Left parties & farmers protest hike in electricity charges in Chittoor. CPI, CPM & Rythu Sangam allege public burdened by adjustment, true-up, fuel duty & surcharges. Smart meters to withdraw free electricity from farmers. Govt plans to buy meters for ₹25K to earn commissions. Stir to continue for a week.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Karuvannur bank scam casts Thrissur LS constituency at the centre of a high-stakes CPI(M)-BJP political battle

In Thrissur, the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam has become a major political issue ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. BJP's Suresh Gopi has increased the party's vote share in the district, and CPI(M) is on the offensive, accusing BJP of using ED to further Gopi's candidacy. BJP's K. Surendran…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

ED is on election campaign for Suresh Gopi in Thrissur: A.C. Moideen

ED paving way for BJP's Suresh Gopi in Thrissur: CPI(M) leader Moideen alleges ED on election campaign for BJP, submitting fake allegations in court. Secretary of bank threatened to give fake statement. ED taking records from banks to stop functioning of co-operative banks, spreading rumours of money laundering.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

BJP stands with Israel; Congress, Left call for peace

BJP compares Israel-India situation, Congress, Left urge restraint. BJP, PM Modi pledge support to Israel. Congress condemns attacks, calls for dialogue. Left parties condemn attacks, call for UN to enforce stop, implement two-state solution.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Union govt.’s support to Israel wrong, says M.A. Baby

CPI(M) Polit Bureau member M.A. Baby criticizes Modi govt's unilateral stand on Israel-Palestine war as wrong, running counter to political justice, world peace, and India's interests. India had maintained distance from Israel, but Modi govt has abandoned great traditions. India's foreign policy based on non-alignment and anti-imperialism, but Modi govt's…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

TDP protests in Guntur, Palnadu and Bapatla districts

Guntur: TDP, JSP & CPI workers protested against N. Chandrababu Naidu's arrest by staging peace rallies, candlelight marches & switching off lights. Police denied permission, but people participated in huge numbers. TDP leaders K. Lakshminarayana & P. Pulla Rao placed under house arrest. JSP & CPI leaders joined TDP in…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Party panel paid no heed to my affidavit before taking action, says G. Sudhakaran

The State committee had publicly censured Mr. Sudhakaran for not behaving as expected of a party State committee member during candidate selection and campaign for the 2021 Assembly election

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Job fraud using Kerala Health Minister’s office as front assumes political dimension

Kerala Police probe political conspiracy in appointment fraud using Health Minister Veena George office as front; CM Pinarayi Vijayan terms it 'falsehood' & 'attack' against LDF govt; CPI(M) State sec. Govindan demands police investigation into political conspiracy angle; police suspect more cases & expand probe to other districts.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023