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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.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

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 · 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

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…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

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 · Sep 8, 2023

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 · Sep 8, 2023

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)

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023