FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 20 - The Untold Story

KC(M) to reach out to public by visiting households

Kerala Congress (M) to launch outreach programme from Sept 7-Oct 10 to mobilise funds. Congratulated LDF govt for amending Land Assignment Act. Mr. Mani noted public sentiment against UDF-BJP nexus in upcoming byelections. Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine, MP Thomas Chazhikadan, MLA N. Jayaraj spoke.

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

Kerala government announces ₹1,000 as Onam festival allowance for MGNREGS, AUEGS workers

Kerala govt. announces ₹1,000 Onam allowance for 4.6 lakh MGNREGS & AUEGS workers. FM Balagopal alleges Centre unfairly depriving State of tax revenues & accuses UDF MPs of failing to fight for State's share. He urges Congress leadership to explain their stand to people.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

LDF comes to power in Changanassery municipality

LDF-backed independent Beena Joby was elected as the new chairperson of the civic body. She defeated Shyni Shaji of the Congress by a margin of five votes.

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

A sense of anti-climax as UDF keeps mum on graft charge against CM’s daughter in House

UDF’s “flip-flop” on mining scandal leaves Kerala’s political sphere with a sense of anti-climax; Congress “belatedly learned” of handouts to UDF leaders; CPI(M) seizes high moral ground; BJP wrings rhetorical advantage; Union Minister says Congress & CPI(M) same on corruption.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 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

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 9, 2023

Political intrigue on Kuttanad MLA’s complaint regarding “a plot to eliminate him” permeates debate in Kerala assembly

United Democratic Front (UDF) moved an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Thomas K. Thomas, MLA’s complaint that a plot was afoot in his party to eliminate him.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Urgent measures required at Muthalapozhi, says V.D. Satheesan

Mr. Satheesan was addressing the protest led by Adoor Prakash, MP, at Muthalapozhi where 69 fishers have so far lost their lives. He said that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) would continue to take up the issue inside and outside the State Assembly.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023