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Congress irked at CPI MP’s suggestion to not repeat Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad

Congress, CPI clash over Wayanad seat for Rahul Gandhi; Congress defends prerogative of Central Election Committee to decide who contests from where. CPI's P. Sandosh Kumar suggests Gandhi should contest from Hindi belt to take on BJP, but Congress and Kerala State president K. Sudhakaran term it "unfair".

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Mass protests will be organised against attack on CPI(M) using ED: M.V. Govindan

Mass protests will be organised to resist the attack on the CPI(M) using the Enforcement Directorate (ED), CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan has said.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Include Prakasam in list of backward districts for special assistance: CPI(M)

CPI(M) leader V. Srinivasa Rao calls for protracted struggle to ensure Prakasam district's inclusion in list of seven backward districts for special assistance. He urges YSR Congress Party to set up Chilli market yard and complete major irrigation projects. He condemns YSRCP and TDP for taking decisions unilaterally and boycotting…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Spectre of the solar scam in Kerala

A sordid scandal that rocked Kerala politics a decade before has returned to dominate discussions on mainstream and social media.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Preliminary Vigilance probe against Kuzhalnadan

VACB probes Cong. legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan for alleged breach of land norms to acquire private property in Idukki. Govt. sanctioned inquiry based on petitions from CPI(M) leaders. Kuzhalnadan had accused CM Pinarayi Vijayan of corruption and illegal amassment of wealth.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Left parties plan protest against power tariff hike in Andhra Pradesh on September 25

The CPI and the CPI(M) have planned a joint protest across Chittoor district on September 25, demanding that the Andhra Pradesh government roll back immediately its decision to hike power tariff and fix smart meters to farm pump-sets. CPI district secretary Nagarju told the media on September 20 (Wednesday) that…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

CPI(M) will not send nominee to INDIA coordination panel

CPI(M) refuses to nominate anyone for INDIA Coordination Committee, promises support for alliance's consolidation & expansion. TMC too has not nominated representatives for the 3 sub-working groups. CPI(M) cautions against organisational structures that impede decisions. TMC awaits seat sharing before sending representatives.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Save country from communal elements, CPI leader exhorts Jana Seva Dal members

The members of Jana Seva Dal should work with a missionary zeal to protect the country from ‘communal elements’ and safeguard the Constitution, he said.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Centre urged not to implement simultaneous polls, common code

Activists of CPI-ML Red Star urge Union gov't to halt One Nation One Election & Common Civil Code, citing potential harm to democracy. BJP, facing election defeats, plans simultaneous elections in 5 States. Decisions like Common Civil Code threaten India's diverse, democratic system; Union govt must protect people's interests by…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

CM meets media after a long break and fields a range of questions

CM Vijayan denied corruption charges, said IT forum had political axe to grind. He said anti-Left forces wanted to get to him. He denied accepting funds from mining firm, said Congress feared to demand criminal inquiry into alleged 2021 plot. He said no imminent Cabinet reshuffle, sought public support to…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023