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Puthuppally byelection: candidates allotted symbols

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

CPI(M) counters Cong. move to vilify CM, family

CPI(M) defends CM Vijayan against Congress' corruption charges; CM's tour of Puthuppally to focus on development. CPI(M) Central secretariat member A.K. Balan challenged Congress leader Mathew Kuzhalnadan to quit politics if the party proved that Mr. Vijayan's daughter had not paid IGST compensation. Leader of Opposition V. D.Satheesan and senior…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

A restrained race turns combative in Puthupally

Congress and CPI(M) battle in Puthuppally byelection has descended into personal attacks. Congress leader Kuzhalnadan accused CM Vijayan's daughter of evading IGST and demanded Vigilance inquiry against CM for ₹36-crore loss. CPI(M) pushed back with All India Lawyer's Union seeking Kuzhalnadan's debarment. Politics of payback to continue till 2024 LS…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

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Randomization of employees on polling duty held

1020 employees selected for Puthuppally by-election; 255 as presiding officers, 255 as first polling officers & 510 as polling officers. District Collector V. Vigneshwari led randomisation. Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul reviewed preparations. Observers visited strong room, counting centre & warehouse to assess security.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

UDF, LDF engaged in game of narrative management at Puthuppally

LDF and UDF engage in intense electoral battle in Puthupally, Kerala. LDF focuses on infrastructure development while UDF sharpens attack on State govt. over recent scams. BJP-UDF coalition seeks to test impact of Manipur violence on Christian-majority electorate. NDA campaigns with gusto, expecting national leaders to join later.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Opportunistic politics to appease NSS ahead of Puthuppally bypoll: Satheesan

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Puthupally bypoll: Jaick C. Thomas files his nomination as LDF candidate

Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan says the election campaign of the UDF in Puthuppally will focus on serious politics

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

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Congress takes the gloves off in the battle for Puthuppally

By-poll battle in Puthuppally heats up; Congress accuses CM of corruption, CPI(M) questions Congress's commitment to minorities. Congress refuses to take CPI(M)'s bait, says it will decide UDF's campaign agenda. #By-election #Puthuppally #Congress #CPI(M) #Corruption #Minorities #UDF #BJP #VS-Pinarayi #K.Muraleedharan #K.Karunakaran #OommenChandy #JaickC.Thomas

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

BJP announces candidate for Puthuppally bypoll

After days of indecision and hectic parleys, the battle lines for a triangular fight have been drawn at Puthuppally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announcing G. Lijin Lal as its candidate for the byelection.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

UDF suffers embarrassment as Kerala Congress joins hands with BJP to capture local body

The United Democratic Front, which has been going full throttle against the Left Democratic Front in the poll-bound Puthuppally, on Monday suffered a major embarrassment after the Kerala Congress members in Kidangoor panchayat, Kottayam joined hands with the BJP to capture the local body.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

LDF, UDF intensify electioneering at Puthuppally

Amid uncertainty, Congress & CPI(M) campaigns in Puthuppally hit fever pitch. LDF seeks to mend bridges with NSS. LDF candidate visits Nair, Orthodox Syrian Church & SNDP Yogam leaders. Congress candidate takes out quick tour. BJP yet to enter fray, pre-electioneering works under way. BJP to hold election convention on…

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Tone set for LDF campaign in Puthuppally bypoll in Kerala

KOTTAYAM: CPM state committee member in Kerala K Anilkumar has set the tone for the LDF campaign in the Puthuppally bypoll through a Facebook post on Friday in which he has raised the issues pertaining to former chief minister Oommen Chandy's medical treatment and allegations of projecting the departed leader…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Puthuppally bypoll: Despite delay in announcing candidate, LDF looks to catch up with UDF on the ground

Unfazed by the continuing uncertainty over its candidate, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has commenced efforts to catch up with the United Democratic Front (LDF) at Puthuppally by kicking off election conventions

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Notification issued for Puthuppally bypoll

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

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The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Kerala Assembly session to be paused after sitting on August 10

Kerala Assembly adjourns for a month from August 11 to Sept 10, to resume on September 11. 9th session of 15th Kerala Assembly revised due to Puthuppally byelection on September 5

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Battle for Puthuppally looks to heat up gradually

The United Democratic Front (UDF), which announced the candidature of Chandy Oommen within hours after the declaration of the bypoll on September 5, made a rather slow start to its campaign.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Congress fires starting gun in race for Puthuppally by naming Chandy Oommen as UDF candidate

Congress announces Chandy Oommen as candidate for Puthuppally bypoll. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan casts it as referendum on Pinarayi government Congress hopes to repeat Thrikkakara success.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

With poll panel announcing byelection on September 5, election mood sets in at Puthuppally

After weeks of mourning the death of senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy, the Puthuppally Assembly constituency on Tuesday found itself abruptly running up to the byelection on September 5.

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The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

CPI(M)’s ‘victimisation’ of Chandy to be Congress talking point in Puthuppally byelection

Congress seeks to avenge Oommen Chandy's alleged political witch-hunt by CPI(M) in Puthuppally by-poll. Party has deputed veterans to boost Chandy Oommen's electoral chances, but faces organisational weakness & Orthodox-Jacobite feud. LDF convener says Congress' entreaty reflects fragility.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Congress might attempt Thrikkakara tack in Puthuppally

UDF likely to repeat Thrikkakara strategy in Puthupally by-poll. Congress keen to field Chandy Oommen, BJP a potential spoiler. Kinship politics, religious divides, dynastic politics to be tested.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Family projects Chandy Oommen as political heir

Chandy's family suggests his younger son, Chandy Oommen, to succeed him in Puthuppally by-election. Daughters Achu and Mariyam dismiss speculation of their political pursuits. Congress leadership has apprised Oommen of their plan to field him. He is currently chairman of Indian Youth Congress' National Outreach Cell and was part of…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

LDF’s ‘Save Manipur’ campaign on July 27

LDF to hold 'Save Manipur' mass agitation on July 27; to support govt's Keraleeyam programme. LDF to hold 'Save Manipur' mass agitation on July 27 to express solidarity with people of violence-hit Manipur & support govt's Keraleeyam programme to take its achievements to masses. #SaveManipur #Keraleeyam #LDF #UCC #BJP #IUML…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Puthuppally continues to witness a steady stream of visitors

Congress to hold further discussions on the subject of a byelection at Puthuppally after July 24 when the official mourning of the KPCC is over

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

CPI(M), Congress and BJP brace for bypoll in Puthuppally Assembly constituency

he seat has been left vacant following the death of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. They anticipate the Election Commission of India (ECI) to hold the bypoll along with elections in five States in November-December.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

As in life, Oommen Chandy draws huge crowds to his funeral

Tens of thousands bid tearful farewell to Oommen Chandy at Puthuppally, Kottayam. Funeral services led by Catholicos of East & Malankara Metropolitan Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews III. Congress flag-draped coffin began its final journey to Puthuppally from Thirunakkara Maidan. 2,000 personnel deployed to manage the crowd. People giving back their…

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