FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - Caught on Camera

SKSSF leader courts controversy with ‘hands chopping’ remark

Controversy arises as SKSSF vice president threatens to chop off hands of those who defame Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

IUML’s Muslih Madathil to be Kannur Mayor

In the wake of T.O. Mohanan of the Congress resigning as Kannur Mayor, Muslih Madathil of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), is poised to take over as the next Mayor.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

IUML wrests back power in Kottakkal municipality

IUML reclaims power in Kottakkal municipality after dramatic moves & internal strife.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

Governor finds some support from the UDF

An arguably embattled Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, targetted by the Students Federation of India (SFI) for allegedly attempting to saffronise the State’s higher education sector, seems to have found some qualified support from the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

CPI(M) in Kerala perceives cracks in Opposition UDF over Centre’s ‘financial embargo’ on State

CPI(M) alleges Centre's "financial embargo" on Kerala has created political fissures in UDF. CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan said Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader P.K. Kunhalikutty had evinced interest to cooperate with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) to wrest what the Centre financially owed Kerala and also fight…

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

New president for Thiruvegappura panchayat

IUML's Azeez elected president of Thiruvegappura Grama Panchayat. M.T. Mohammedali, who had been president for two and a half years, resigned as demanded by IUML leadership. Mohammedali quit panchayat council membership after new president elected, vowing to continue working for IUML.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

IUML expresses disappointment over SC verdict upholding abrogation of Article 370

IUML expresses disappointment over SC verdict on Article 370; calls on democratic forces to highlight people's opinion; demands State govt. to retain Muslim reservation; blames govt. for Sabarimala rush; urges govt. to retain subsidy for essential commodities; candidates for LS election to be finalised after UDF discussions.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

BJP’s ascendancy in Hindi heartlands triggers a CPI(M)-Congress blame game in Kerala

CPI(M) blames Congress' "delusive go-it-alone strategy" for BJP's success in Hindi heartlands; Congress accuses CPI(M) of fault-finding campaign to benefit BJP in LS polls; CPI(M) suggests free coming together of anti-Sangh Parivar forces at State level; Congress sees CPI(M) trying to isolate it in INDIA Bloc & UDF.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

UDF doing everything possible to tarnish Navakerala Sadas: CM

Pinarayi Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas, a Cabinet outreach programme, has been met with an overwhelmingly warm response. People of all socio-political affiliations are welcoming the Cabinet on wheels. The Chief Minister spoke candidly about the programme's success and its objective of explaining the government's stand on development.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

LGML to stage dharna outside Secretariat

LGML, an IUML-affiliated org, to hold dharna outside State Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram on Jan to protest against usurping of local self-govt powers. Thangal alleged govt neglecting functioning of 3-tier local bodies, cutting plan fund & stopping dev projects & welfare schemes. P.M.A. Salam delivered keynote address. Ismail Pookkottur & P.K.…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023