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UDF unhappy about IUML leader’s nomination to Kerala Bank director board

UDF's Ajay Mohan expresses displeasure at IUML leader's nomination to Kerala Bank director board. IUML leaders justify nomination, saying it is their right. CPI(M) denies inviting IUML to LDF, while IUML reiterates commitment to UDF.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Kerala CM Pinarayi refutes Congress charge that Navakerala Sadas is elitist

Pinarayi Vijayan refutes Opposition's criticism of his inaccessibility at Navakerala Sadas. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve says Sadas contrasts with UDF's outreach. V.D. Satheesan draws parallel to colonial rulers' durbars. A.K. Balan claims Congress boycott widened fissures in UDF. Pinarayi Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas contrasts with UDF's outreach, with Opposition alleging elitism.…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Thangal reiterates IUML’s unwavering commitment to UDF

IUML State President Thangal dismissed reports of leaving UDF & joining LDF. He reaffirmed IUML's commitment to strengthen UDF. LDF trying to create rift in UDF due to fear of failure in LS polls. IUML's duty is to work for UDF & oppose LDF's anti-people policies. IUML is mainstay of…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Congress adopting ambivalent stance on Palestine issue: CM

CM Vijayan criticizes Congress for "ambivalent" stance on Palestine issue. He questions Congress' "followers of Nehru" for lack of clear stance on humanitarian issue. He also slams Congress for not organizing a token protest in Delhi. He contrasts this with CPI(M)'s condemnation of Israel's "sadist" war on Gaza. He also…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

IUML legislator’s nomination to Kerala Bank board kindles speculations

IUML's P. Abdul Hameed nominated to Kerala Bank's director board. IUML leadership expressed happiness, rejecting speculations of CPI(M) attempting to win IUML around. Hameed holds record for longest-serving leader in post. UDF taking on CPI(M) legally for amalgamating district banks into Kerala Bank. IUML wants to work together to move…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Uncertainty over Shashi Tharoor’s presence at Congress rally

Congress to hold rally in Kozhikode on Nov 23 to support Palestine; speculation if Shashi Tharoor will attend; IUML, CPI(M) had criticized him for his statement; Congress to hold rally at Kozhikode beach; district admin yet to give permission; P.A. Mohamed Riyas, district admin, and Congress leadership held hectic parleys…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

In Kerala, playing politics over Gaza

The conflict in West Asia has triggered a game of political opportunism

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

‘CPI(M) cannot drive a wedge between IUML, Congress’

The Congress and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) ties date back decades and no forces, including the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI (M)], can drive a wedge between the parties, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Kunhalikutty skips MVR memorial seminar

IUML's P.K. Kunhalikutty withdrew from M.V. Raghavan memorial seminar due to opposition from CMP, UDF ally. Congress alleged to have influenced IUML decision, causing discord in UDF. Kunhalikutty also skipped CMP district council event.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Kerala CM denies using Palestine cause to woo allies the Opposition

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday sought to scotch the Opposition speculation that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) was actively scouting for new alliance partners from the Congress and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) by casting a morally authoritative stance on the Palestine issue as a lure.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023