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
Watch | Ramesh Chennithala: ‘I’m a Hindu, not Narendra Modi’s Hindu’ Senior Kerala Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on his relationship with party’s high command, KPCC members, and more The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023
Enlarge scope of investigation into alleged fraud involving Chaitra Kundapura: Congress Congress urges CM, HM to order special probe headed by retired HC judge to enlarge scope of investigation into alleged fraud involving Hindutva activist. Probe to cover PSI recruitment scam, appointments of VCs and KPSC members made during BJP tenure. Delegation to meet CM, HM to request probe. The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023
Former BBMP councillors join Congress Former Deputy Mayor L. Srinivas and 10 former councillors of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, and belonging to the BJP, joined the Congress in the presence of KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday. The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023
KPCC chief appears before VACB KPCC Pres. K. Sudhakaran appeared before VACB in Kozhikode following investigation into complaint of his former driver. VACB sought details of salary & benefits of his wife, a teacher at Kadachira High School since 2001. Bank transaction details & statements to be verified; Sudhakaran to appear before team again. The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023
I’m a ticket aspirant for LS polls: KPCC spokesperson KPCC spokesperson M. Lakshmana said he was an aspirant for Congress ticket to contest Mysuru LS polls. He will support Yathindra Siddaramaiah if fielded. He hit out at incumbent BJP MP Pratap Simha, saying his days are numbered. He said Congress will not take a chance with Mysuru LS seat… The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023
KPCC claims large-scale shift of disenchanted LDF votes to UDF in Puthuppally KPCC sees UDF win in 2024 LS polls, cites “tectonic shift” in LDF votes to UDF in Puthuppally byelection. KPCC believes Pinarayi Vijayan’s “disdainful silence” on corruption scandals, “contempt” for rule of law, and “relatives in corrupt deals” turned off LDF voters. UDF to focus on Karuvannur cooperative bank corruption,… The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023
CWC membership: Chennithala expresses anguish but treads a fine line Ramesh Chennithala expresses chagrin at not being included in CWC. He holds post of permanent invitee, which he held in 2004. He does not question merit of those who made it to CWC. KPCC president says Congress will address his grievance and hold him close. The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
CBI ‘findings’ on sexual misconduct charge in solar case catches LDF govt. unawares Govt. caught unawares by CBI's "conclusion" of conspiracy to implicate late CM Chandy. Congress senses political ammunition to put CMO & LDF ally in dock. KPCC, Opposition, Youth Cong. & Muraleedharan dare govt. to investigate CBI's "finding". #SolarScam #OommenChandy #CBI #LDF #KPCC #Congress #Kerala The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023
Syed Naseer Hussein felicitated on being appointed to CWC CM Siddaramaiah warns of plan to destroy India's pluralistic culture. Congress will protect India's secular heritage & Constitution. KPCC president & Dy CM Shivakumar say minorities relieved after Congress govt. Syed Naseer Hussein, elected to RS from Karnataka, instrumental in mobilising Opp. parties. The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023
Congress workers take out victory laps across Kerala to celebrate Puthupally by-election win Congress workers celebrate Chandy Oommen's by-election win in Puthupally. KPCC president Sudhakaran says UDF's victories in Thrikkakara and Puthupally bypolls, and local body polls, paint ominous picture for CPI(M) The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Fronts accuse each other of running a recriminatory campaign at Puthuppally Campaign for Puthuppally by-election sees major fronts accusing each other of running a highly recriminatory campaign. Opposition leader Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of targeting Oommen Chandy's family, while LDF raises cyber attacks against Jaick C. Thomas' wife. Minister Vasavan accuses KPCC president of derogatory remarks against CM. Congress denies allegations in… The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023
Congress to release booklet on its achievements and Modi’s ‘failures’ Congress campaign machinery gears up for LS polls; booklet on Congress' contribution & Modi's failures to be brought out. Minister Patil said Congress' ideals of great personalities must be conveyed to voters & party should win 20 seats based on pre-poll guarantees. He said BJP leaders must understand Congress' contributions… The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023
KPCC spokesperson dares Pratap Simha and GTD for debate on Siddaramaiah’s contribution to Mysuru KPCC spokesperson challenges Mysuru MP, MLA to debate CM's contribution to city; questions their contribution to development. The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023 Kerala government misleading public on paddy farmers’ issue, says K. Sudhakaran Kerala government misleading public on paddy farmers’ issue, says K. Sudhakaran
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 Joining Congress will not spare corrupt leaders from legal action, says Satish Jarkiholi “We will not allow former Ministers in the Basavaraj Bommai government or other BJP leaders involved in irregularities to escape from legal action, by joining the Congress,” Satish Jarkiholi, Minister for Public Works and KPCC working president said in Belagavi on Sunday.
The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023 CSI Mysuru’s 25 anniversary CSI Mysuru celebrates 25th anniversary with Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra inaugurating and Dr. Hema S. delivering keynote address. Talks on various topics including diabetes, menopause, heart failure, hypertension and renal artery stenosis. Zulqarnain appointed Joint Secretary of KPCC Human Rights wing.
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 BBMP removes unauthorised banner near Karnataka Congress office, imposes ₹50,000 fine On Monday, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) took down an unauthorized banner that had been erected near the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office and imposed a fine of ₹50,000 for the violation
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 Threat of BJP poaching our MLAs remains, says Congress leader “We may have formed the government in Karnataka by getting a comfortable majority of 136 seats. But the threat of the BJP poaching our MLAs and trying to dislodge the government remains,” Satish Jarkiholi, KPCC working president and Minister for Public Works, said in Belagavi on Monday.
The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023 AICC skirts factional politics to elevate Tharoor to the CWC AICC's move to elevate Tharoor & Pilot to CWC, overlook inner-party criticism & ensure Antony's continuation, signals generational shift & political gambit to deny dissenters incentive to defect. It made KPCC's struggle for like-mindedness more onerous.
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023 Operation Hand is a ploy by DKS to unseat the CM, says B.P. Yatnal “The poaching of Opposition MLAs is a ploy by D.K. Shivakumar, KPCC president and the Deputy CM is trying to unseat CM Siddaramaiah,’‘ Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, BJP MLA, said in Vijayapura on Friday.
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023 Congress will welcome Opposition legislators if they resign first, says Minister G. Parameshwara The Congress will welcome leaders from other parties, if they resign from their membership of the Legislative Assembly or Council, G. Parameshwara, Home Minister and former KPCC president, said in Belagavi on Friday.
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023 Farmers forced to beg for money the govt. owes them, says KPCC chief Sudhakaran Kerala farmers have been given a raw deal by both Union and State governments, says KPCC president. Govt. owes over ₹1,600 crore to farmers, yet they are forced to beg for money. Coconut farmers suffer due to huge drop in price. All sections of farmers are distressed, anti-farmer policies pursued…
The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023 ‘Ghar wapsi’ of a few BJP MLAs on the cards in Karnataka? After three months of the Congress party’s spectacular victory in Legislative Assembly elections, there are now strong political indications that a few “dissenting” opposition BJP MLAs who had earlier defected from the Congress to the BJP, are possibly exploring returning to the ruling party in Karnataka.
The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023 Slugfest over contractors’ pending bills between Shivakumar and Ashwath Narayan DK Shivakumar and CN Ashwath Narayan in political slugfest over allegations of corruption. Shivakumar to show evidence in two days. Narayan demands his sacking and wants case to be handed to Lokayukta. Shivakumar says will investigate to help genuine contractors. Narayan alleges 15% commission for projects in Karnataka. Verbal duels…