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Randomisation of voting machines carried out in Kottayam

The Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency includes Pala, Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom, Ettumanur, Kottayam and Puthuppally assembly constituencies.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

Oommen Chandy changed the perception about MLAs in Kerala: Satheesan

Oommen Chandy credited for changing perception of MLAs in Kerala; V.D. Satheesan says he made them more accessible & approachable. Award in memory of C.H. Mohammed Koya presented to Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

The Congress’s misplaced confidence

Confidence in Congress is high after wins in Thrikkakara and Puthuppally by-elections. UDF is banking on anti-incumbency sentiment, but infighting and lack of enthusiasm among sitting MPs may prove costly. CPI(M) has better rapport with minority communities and is preparing for 2024 polls. BJP's presence in 5 LS constituencies could…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

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 · Sep 11, 2023

Chandy Oommen sworn in as Puthuppally MLA

Chandy Oommen defeated his nearest rival Jaick C. Thomas of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) by a record margin of 37,719 votes in Puthuppally

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

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 · Sep 10, 2023

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 · Sep 10, 2023

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 · Sep 10, 2023

Puthuppally bypoll defeat to mark CPI(M)‘s end in Kerala: Satheesan

The Puthuppally bypoll defeat will mark the beginning of the end of the CPI(M) in Kerala, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has claimed.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

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 · Sep 9, 2023