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BJP banks on select seats to break Kerala’s bipolar poll pattern

After senior BJP leader O Rajagopal broke the party’s jinx in 2016 by winning its first seat in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, poll pundits predicted there would be no turning back for the saffron party in the state. However, the 2021 election turned out to be a damp squib for…

Lok Sabha poll | Thrissur: High profile candidates, unpredictable electorate

Thrissur's high-stakes election with unpredictable history, featuring high-profile candidates and religious subtext, draws national attention.

Congress has lost its prominence in UDF, says Padmaja

Congress has lost its prominence in UDF, says Padmaja

Padmaja Venugopal claims Congress has lost prominence in UDF, predicts defeat for brother in Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency.

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A trickle of defections to BJP discomfits Congress ahead of PM Modi’s Kerala visit on March 15

BJP brought to its fold, arguably, a motley group of Congress discontents to its side in Kerala on March 14. Notably, the desertions came on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fifth campaign foray into Kerala this year.

Rival fronts pounce upon controversies for mileage at the hustings in Kerala

Political controversies and rivalries intensify as politicians make unscripted remarks, sparking heated debates and accusations during election season.

Cong. candidate rejig in the face of BJP move in Alappuzha, Thrissur

Congress rejigs nominees in Kerala for Lok Sabha polls, aiming to counter BJP's ascendency with strategic candidate placements.

K. Muraleedharan reaches Thrissur, takes out roadshow

K. Muraleedharan reaches Thrissur, takes out roadshow

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YC chief draws flak for remarks about Padmaja

YC chief draws flak for remarks about Padmaja

Thiruvananthapuram Youth Congress president faces bipartisan backlash for offensive remarks against late Chief Minister's daughter, risking legal action.

BJP State unit opens its door to Padmaja

BJP State unit opens its door to Padmaja

Padmaja Venugopal joins BJP in Thiruvananthapuram, citing lack of leadership in Congress, welcomes PM Modi's agenda.

BJP uses Karunakaran’s photo to welcome Padmaja

BJP uses Karunakaran’s photo to welcome Padmaja

BJP uses Karunakaran's photo in election posters, Congress files complaint and tears posters in protest.

KPCC general secretary and Karunakaran’s daughter Padmaja Venugopal joins BJP

KPCC general secretary and Karunakaran’s daughter Padmaja Venugopal joins BJP

Padmaja Venugopal, daughter of late Chief Minister K. Karunakaran, joins BJP, citing Congress leadership issues and lack of unity.

Padmaja Venugopal’s defection to BJP lands Congress in Kerala in the doldrums

Padmaja Venugopal’s defection to BJP lands Congress in Kerala in the doldrums

Congress leader Padmaja Venugopal’s headline-grabbing political migration to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has arguably landed the Congress party in the doldrums in Kerala.

Padmaja Venugopal, Congress leader and late Kerala CM K. Karunakaran’s daughter, signals she will join BJP soon

Padmaja Venugopal, Congress leader and late Kerala CM K. Karunakaran’s daughter, signals she will join BJP soon

Padmaja Venugopal, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) general secretary and late Kerala Chief Minister K. Karunakaran’s daughter, has signalled that she will soon join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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