CM to holds talks with Opposition leaders on Monday Thiruvananthapuram: Left Democratic Front government seeks Opposition's support to counter alleged discriminatory policies by the Centre towards Kerala. The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024
LDF accuses Congress of orchestrating attacks on CM’s convoy LDF convenor E.P. Jayarajan accuses Congress of orchestrating attack on CM's vehicle, calling it a well-planned conspiracy. He suggests potential involvement of Congress leadership and urges restraint from LDF workers and public. He expresses disappointment in the Opposition's decision to boycott the Navakerala Sadas, yet more people are participating. He… The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
Karnataka govt. banning fodder transport to Kerala anti-farmer, says LDF convener LDF march to Kerala-Karnataka border in protest against Karnataka govt's ban on transportation of fodder. Convener E.P. Jayarajan said ban was to protect corporate interests, urged Rahul Gandhi to intervene. He said Congress yet to resist RSS, candidature of Gandhi in Wayanad not a subject of LDF. The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Shihab Thangal’s is the final word for IUML, asserts P.K. Kunhalikutty IUML's P.K. Kunhalikutty affirms that party president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal's word is final and unequivocal. He clarifies that IUML will remain in the UDF and not desert it, countering the LDF's policies. The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023
LDF defers till December decision to induct Ganesh Kumar, Kadannappally into Cabinet A crucial meeting of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) State committee on Friday deferred the decision to induct Kerala Congress (B) leader K.B. Ganesh Kumar and Kadannappally Ramachandran of the Congress (S) into the Pinarayi Vijayan Cabinet till December. The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023
Kerala’s ruling LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan warns Central agencies that Left front will not submit to intimidation LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan condemned Central govt's attempts to stifle Kerala's cooperative sector. He urged to rectify errors within the sector & likened blaming entire sector for one individual's mistake to branding all as murderers. He assured peaceful resolution of Munnar encroachments & reaffirmed support for farmers. He dismissed controversies… The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
2015 Assembly ruckus case: V. Sivankutty, E.P. Jayarajan and other LDF leaders appear in court Six Left Democratic Front (LDF) leaders including General Education Minister V. Sivankutty, LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan and former Minister K.T. Jaleel who are accused in the 2015 Assembly ruckus case appeared before the Thiruvananthapuram Chief Judicial Magistrate Court on Monday. The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
LDF finds a reason to celebrate in the arrival of the first vessel at Vizhinjam port Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan feels the docking of the inaugural vessel ‘Zhen Hua 15’ will be a game-changer for Kerala’s infrastructure and development; Father Eugene Pereira, Vicar General of the Latin Catholic Church, accuses the government of misleading the people by celebrating the arrival of cranes as the arrival of… The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023
LDF protests against Centre’s trespasses on federalism LDF protests at Raj Bhavan, accuses Centre of hindering progress of States. Convener E.P. Jayarajan accuses Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of subverting legislative power. Accuses Centre of financial strangulation, UDF of playing second fiddle to BJP. LDF on path to scoring third consecutive victory, expanding welfare pension network, KFON project… The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023
Ruling LDF protests outside Raj Bhavan in Kerala against Centre's policies, Governor not signing Bills LDF protests at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram against Centre's policies, accuses Kerala Governor of not signing Bills passed by Kerala Assembly. LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan blames BJP and UDF for obstructing Kerala’s progress. He claims LDF's efforts led to Vande Bharat train and Vizhinjam port. He questions Governor's non-signing of… The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023
A hot-mic moment catches Sudhakaran and Satheesan off guard Congress: Hot-mic moment reveals one-upmanship, jealousy at helm. KPCC Pres. & Opp. Leader argue over who'll start presser; Left mocks. #Kerala The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023
Cabinet announces mass contact programme with an eye on LS elections Kerala govt announces mass contact prog from Nov 18-Dec 24 to prepare for LS polls. Ministers to meet citizens, broadcast achievements, hold conclaves. LDF to form organising committees to make prog electorally consequential. No Cabinet reshuffle planned. Aim to rid Kerala of poverty, homelessness. The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023
LDF to stage protest in front of Raj Bhavan on September 21 State-level leaders of the LDF and its people’s representatives in Thiruvananthapuram district would participate in the protest that will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
Cabinet reshuffle possibility in Kerala kindles ambitions in LDF alliance partners LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan confirms possibility of Cabinet reshuffle; allies with single MLAs to get berths on two-and-a-half-year term-sharing basis. Reports of Speaker A.N. Shamsheer and Health Minister Veena George swapping portfolios dismissed. Several LDF allies express desire for ministerial berths. NCP leader Thomas K. Thomas accuses P.C. Chacko of… The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023 LDF pushes back on actor Jayasurya’s statement about debt of farmers LDF govt. defends agrarian policies; slams Jayasurya's anti-Left stance. LDF govt. counters Jayasurya's accusation of "high-profile failure" to pay off debt to paddy farmers. Minister Prasad alleges actor has "definite political agenda" & glosses over plight of rubber farmers.
The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023 Unruly passenger behaviour on flights on the rise post pandemic; 37 put on no-fly list so far in 2023 37 passengers on no-fly list till July 15 due to unruly behaviour onboard flights. Majority of cases related to non-compliance with crew instructions. IndiGo and Air India maintain long list of no-flyers. Unruly behaviour increasing, mostly on domestic and US-Europe routes. Farzeen Majeed and E.P. Jayarajan punished with travel bans,…
The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023 Commotion at Chandy memorial event engineered by Congress faction, says E.P. Jayarajan LDF convener Jayarajan alleged Congress faction orchestrated commotion at Oommen Chandy's meeting. He claimed CM Pinarayi Vijayan handled situation maturely & justified police case against mike operator. He alleged violence in Manipur sponsored by RSS & BJP & said govt's liquor policy should encourage toddy as nutritious drink.
The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023 LDF’s ‘Save Manipur’ campaign on July 27 LDF to hold 'Save Manipur' mass agitation on July 27; to support govt's Keraleeyam programme. LDF to hold 'Save Manipur' mass agitation on July 27 to express solidarity with people of violence-hit Manipur & support govt's Keraleeyam programme to take its achievements to masses. #SaveManipur #Keraleeyam #LDF #UCC #BJP #IUML…
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 Court gives conditional nod to CB for further probe into Assembly ruckus case Court gives conditional nod to CB for further probe into Kerala Assembly ruckus case
The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023 Kerala HC extends stay in firing case against K. Sudhakaran Kerala HC extends stay in case against K. Sudhakaran
The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023 Indigo aircraft assault: report exonerating Jayarajan submitted by ignoring evidence, will go to court: Congress worker Majeed Youth Congress worker Farzeen Majeed has decided to move the court against the police report to end the investigation and exonerate E.P Jayarajan, who allegedly manhandled Congress workers aboard an indigo aircraft at Thiruvananthapuram airport.
The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023 Police initiate steps to close case against E.P. Jayarajan The Valiyathura police have initiated steps to close the case that was registered against Left Democratic Front convener E.P. Jayarajan and two others for allegedly manhandling two Youth Congress workers on board a flight a year ago.
The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023 Charges against SFI put CPI(M), govt. on the defensive The government and the ruling Left Democratic Front appeared to scramble to defend the Students Federation of India (SFI) leadership, which had recently come under a scathing attack from the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for alleged felonious conduct.
The Hindu · Sep 19, 2022 Governor's criticism of Kerala govt. sets off political ripples Chief Minister terms Khan’s remarks ‘anti-communist’ propaganda, Law Minister says Governor is echoing RSS propaganda