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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…

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Let Me Explain: How Suresh Gopi’s reel rage found a new stage in politics

Suresh Gopi: the angry cop on screen, the fiery journalist, the man whose monologues once shook theatres. Now, he’s Kerala’s first BJP MP.

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‘Ghost voters’ in high-rises: Behind electoral fraud allegations in Thrissur

Opposition parties in Kerala have alleged electoral roll manipulation in Thrissur a year after the Bharatiya Janata Party's historic first Lok Sabha victory in the state, though evidence for the claims of large-scale manipulation remains limited. The accusations emerged amid broader national allegations by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about electoral…

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Kerala bishops steer clear of naming BJP while condemning Chhattisgarh nuns’ arrest

In Thalassery, chants rang out in protest: “We don’t need your cake or ladoo. Do not come to visit Aramana.” The demonstrators, members of the Catholic Congress under the Syro-Malabar Church, were protesting the arrest of two nuns from Kerala — Sr Vandhana Francis and Sr Preethi Mary — in…

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Kerala journalists protest after TV reporter ‘threatened’ by BJP’s Suresh Gopi

Union Minister of State and BJP leader Suresh Gopi is once again under fire, following another clash with the media that has sparked widespread criticism and protests by the journalism fraternity.

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BJP Makes Historic Win In Kerala State Election

BJP's historic victory in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win in Thrissur marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape.

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Suresh Gopi anticipates double-digit voter percentage for BJP in Kerala

Suresh Gopi highlights BJP's optimistic outlook for Kerala in upcoming Lok Sabha elections, addressing governance and development concerns.

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Thrissur records a low voter turnout of 72.2%

Thrissur witnesses intense election campaign with high voter turnout despite minor altercations, technical snags, and alleged fake votes.

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Central Kerala in for an exciting contest

Exciting political contests in central Kerala as parties and candidates vie for victory in seven Lok Sabha constituencies.

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Candidates make the most of Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur Pooram brings together candidates and voters in a vibrant celebration, with political campaigning taking a backseat for the day.

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Pinarayi Vijayan counters PM Modi’s portrayal of Kerala as a State in decline

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan refutes Prime minister narendra Modi's claims, highlighting Kerala's achievements and criticising BJP's policies.

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No-holds-barred campaigning on in Thrissur as all three fronts claim chance

Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency campaign featuring V.S. Sunil Kumar, K. Muraleedharan, and Suresh Gopi with contrasting strategies and messages.

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‘Fit to become MP’: Thrissur Mayor’s remarks on NDA candidate Suresh Gopi puts LDF in tight spot

A remark made by M.K. Varghese, Mayor of LDF-led Thrissur Corporation in Kerala, that actor-turned politician Suresh Gopi, the NDA candidate in Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, “is fit to become Thrissur MP” has put LDF in a tight spot.

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Suresh Gopi to stand trial in two cases of forgery and cheating

Suresh Gopi, BJP candidate in Thrissur, to stand trial for forgery and cheating in luxury car registration case.

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Lok Sabha polls | Thanks to thin margin of victories, parties in Kerala too now try to woo Lingayat voters

Veerashaiva-Lingayats community in Karnataka expanding political influence to Kerala ahead of Lok Sabha elections, attracting party attention.

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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.

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Forty-two nominations filed on April 2

CPI and CPI(M) leaders file nominations for Lok Sabha polls in Kerala; scrutiny on April 5.

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Thrissur Collector seeks explanation from Suresh Gopi for violation of poll code

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Kalamandalam Sathyabhama’s controversial remarks: Kerala human rights commission takes suo motu case against Mohiniyattam exponent

Kerala State human rights commmission investigates classical dancer Kalamandalam Sathyabhama’s alleged racist remarks, sparking outrage and condemnation from political leaders and activists.

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Kalamandalam Gopi seeks votes for LDF candidate for Alathur K. Radhakrishnan

Kalamandalam Gopi openly supports LDF candidate K. Radhakrishnan over alleged inducement by BJP's Suresh Gopi in Thrissur.

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Lok Sabha polls | Bid to bag celebrity endorsements backfires on rival candidates in Thrissur constituency in Kerala

Celebrity endorsements in Kerala Lok Sabha elections face backlash, raising questions about their impact on political discourse. Controversy erupts over such attempts by candidates in Thrissur constituency. Actor Tovino Thomas distances himself from such endorsements.

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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.

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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.

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Cong. springs a surprise in Thrissur, replaces Prathapan with Muraleedharan

Thrissur political landscape shifts as K. Karunakaran's children make surprising moves, setting stage for intense Lok Sabha battle.

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I offered crown to Lourdes church according to my capacity: Suresh Gopi

Suresh Gopi responds to controversy over gold crown offered to Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral in Thrissur, clarifying his intentions.

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