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Evening Standard

Taking the pulse of Puthuppally

Chandy Oommen's emphatic victory in the Puthuppally Assembly by-election was due to a strong wave of sympathy, Congress' unity, and voter dissatisfaction with the ruling LDF. The BJP's poor performance and the CPI(M)'s allegations of vote transfer to the Congress were also factors. The INDIA alliance's future in Kerala is…

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Infighting in Congress casts shadow over Vaikom municipality

Even the thumping victory in Puthuppally appears not enough to put a lid on the raging infighting within the Congress at the grass roots in Kottayam.

The Hindu

Govt. willing to probe political conspiracy against Chandy if UDF furnishes relevant CBI report: CM

CM Vijayan seeks to probe Opposition's accusation of conspiracy to defame late CM Chandy. He places onus on Opposition to furnish purported CBI report. Gov't allows two-hour debate on contentious issue; Congress infighting blamed for cases targeting Karunakaran & Chandy.

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Sexual misconduct case: LDF agrees to UDF’s adjournment motion to discuss ‘conspiracy to ensnare’ Oommen Chandy

The ruling Left Democratic Front alliance seconded an adjournment motion moved by the Congress-led United Democratic Front to discuss a purported CBI court filing that allegedly pointed to a government-level conspiracy in 2021 to falsely implicate the late CM Oommen Chandy in a sexual misconduct case.

The Hindu

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

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UDF to revive agitations against govt.

UDF plans to launch agitations against LDF govt in run-up to LS polls, citing corruption, nepotism, inaction by police. Will tap into resentment seen in Puthuppally bypolls. Agitations to focus on AI camera deal, K-FON project, illegal payments to CM's daughter's IT firm. Congress to discuss re-organisation of party at…

The Hindu

LDF braces to encounter in House an Opposition buoyed by Puthuppally win

LDF govt in Kerala faces strong political headwinds in Assembly session; UDF seeks to assail govt using CBI's purported court filing of false case against Chandy; UDF to spotlight ED's investigation into CPI(M) leaders on money laundering charges; UDF to revive earlier accusations of corruption against Vijayan; CPI(M) seeks to…

The Hindu

Puthuppally defeat: questions over strategy to swing votes to the Left

LDF's heavy defeat in Puthuppally casts doubts on its strategy to swing votes from rubber-growing areas leftward. KC(M)'s failure to arrest leakage of votes to UDF has put regional party under the lens. UDF-BJP nexus theory put forward to explain massive lead of UDF candidate. Setback to have bearing on…

The Hindu

LJD to seek Cabinet berth in govt., to merge with RJD in Oct.

LJD to seek Cabinet berth in LDF govt, to merge with RJD in Oct. Meeting acknowledges people's verdict in Puthuppally byelection, condemns Modi govt's majoritarian politics. LDF urged to evaluate failure & take corrective steps. M.V. Shreyams Kumar, LJD State president, presided over meeting.

The Hindu

Clash breaks out between LDF, UDF workers in Puthuppally

Tense moments at Manarcaud junction as UDF & LDF workers clash; 4 injured. Police intervene to disperse crowd & prevent further escalation. YC & DYFI accuse each other of violence. LDF candidate pacifies workers.

The Hindu

Sympathy wave, anti-incumbency worked in favour of UDF candidate: BJP

and said the BJP will continue to work hard to gain the trust of the people.UDF win in Puthuppally due to sympathy wave for Oommen Chandy & anti-incumbency vs. LDF; BJP to analyse performance & rectify to gain lost ground; CPI(M) losing relevance nationally & in Kerala; BJP to work…

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In Puthuppally, LDF pays a heavy price for ‘silence’

UDF wins Puthuppally byelection with Chandy Oommen riding on sympathy wave & anti-incumbency. LDF's failure to address public grievances & lack of policy guidance from top leadership led to defeat.

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Systematic campaign gives UDF the upper hand in Puthuppally

UDF wins Puthuppally by-polls, LDF stunned by loss; UDF capitalized on anti-incumbency & emotional wave to sweep all 8 panchayats. LDF failed to motivate middle-of-road voters & BJP lost upper caste Hindu votes to UDF.

The Hindu

UDF demonstrates its might in Puthuppally, registers landslide victory

UDF wins Puthuppally bypoll by landslide; Chandy Oommen bags 80,144 votes, trounces LDF's Jaick C. Thomas by 37,719 votes. UDF's victory marks 3rd successive defeat for Thomas. NDA's vote share drops to 5%. Sympathy wave & anti-incumbency against LDF led to UDF's win.

The Hindu

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)

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Riding on sympathy wave, UDF wins Puthuppally by record margin

Congress leader Chandy Oommen has won by a landslide in the by-election held to the Puthuppally Assembly constituency, a seat represented by his father Oommen Chandy for 53 years.

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The Hindu

Wait to be finally over, Puthuppally verdict today

UDF, LDF battle for Puthuppally seat; counting of votes begins Fri. UDF confident of win, LDF hopeful of wafer-thin margin, NDA confident of increasing vote share.

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Parties anxious over low polling percentage in Puthuppally

In Puthuppally, the overall polling percentage was 72.86%, lower than 2021's 74.9%. The LDF and UDF remain confident of their support base, while the NDA is uncertain. Counting of votes will begin on Friday, with the result expected by 11am. 20 tables have been set up for counting, with 14…

The Hindu

72.91% voter turnout in Puthuppally byelection

Puthuppally byelection witnessed moderate turnout of 72.91%. UDF, LDF & NDA candidates led the pack, with all coalitions decoding the turnout as a trend in their favour. Minor altercation & technical faults with EVMs caused delays, but the byelection was largely peaceful. Final figure to be released later.

The Hindu

At Puthuppally, war of words continues even on polling day

UDF & LDF battle for Puthuppally seat in Kottayam, India, with acrimonious war of words. Cooperation Minister V.N. Vasavan & LDF candidate Jaick C. Thomas challenge UDF to investigate voice clip accusing UDF candidate Chandy Oommen & family of denying treatment to late Oommen Chandy. UDF Leader of Opposition V.D.…

The Hindu

All eyes on Puthuppally as constituency goes to poll on Tuesday

Voters of Puthuppally head to polls Tues. for by-election with significance for entire state. Chandy Oommen (UDF) & Jaick C. Thomas (LDF) are major contenders. Final day of campaigning saw coalitions review preparedness & candidates tour constituency. UDF & LDF hope to win by 25K & 5-10K votes respectively. NDA…

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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

High-decibel electioneering ends at Puthuppally

andani.s@newindianexpress.com Puthuppally's unprecedented electoral fight culminates with major contenders campaigning full blast on the final day. UDF, LDF, and NDA all had their tallest leaders dropping in and raising the poll heat. UDF focussed on development imbalances, LDF on UDF's scams, and NDF on Central Govt's welfare & development. Malicious…

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