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Kerala CM-designate Satheesan: Assessing impact of fuel price hike on people

V D Satheesan, CM-designate, is exploring ways to lessen the burden on the public while former CM Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticizes the central government's decision. He calls for an immediate withdrawal of the increase, stating it unfairly impacts citizens already facing rising costs and shortages.

The Economic Times · May 15

Kerala Congress govt to take oath on May 18, says CM-designate Satheesan

Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan on Thursday announced that the new Congress-led government in Kerala will be sworn in on May 18. The announcement comes days after the alliance registered a decisive victory in the Assembly elections, paving the way for a change in leadership and formation of a new…

The Economic Times · May 14

Congress Kerala government will be run by ' remote control' from Delhi: BJP

The BJP has criticized the Congress's selection of V D Satheesan as the next Kerala chief minister. Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated the decision was imposed from Delhi, indicating a remote-controlled government. He alleged internal family disputes influenced the choice, with Priyanka Gandhi opposing Rahul Gandhi's preferred candidate.

The Economic Times · May 14

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Congress to announce Kerala chief ministerial pick on Thursday

The Congress party will reveal its choice for Kerala's next chief minister on Thursday. This decision follows days of intense discussions and lobbying. The announcement comes after a meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The suspense ends ten days after the UDF secured a significant victory in…

The Economic Times · May 13

Rahul Gandhi meets Mallikarjun Kharge for final discussion to pick Kerala's next chief minister

Congress leaders are finalizing the next Kerala chief minister. Rahul Gandhi met with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The United Democratic Front secured a significant victory. Several leaders are vying for the top post. The decision is expected soon. Sonia Gandhi's health is also a factor in the delay.

The Economic Times · May 13

‘Kerala won't forgive, Wayanad will be next Amethi': Posters against Rahul, Priyanka appear in Congress bastion

Wayanad posters: Congress-led UDF may have swept the Kerala elections, but the party’s delay in naming the next chief minister is now triggering visible cracks within the organisation. Posters targeting Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra surfaced outside the Congress office in Wayanad, warning the Gandhi siblings to “forget Wayanad”.

The Economic Times · May 13

Congress high command seeks wider consultations as Kerala CM decision remains elusive

Congress leaders are in Delhi to discuss Kerala's next Chief Minister. The party high command is consulting former state presidents and working presidents. Key contenders include Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan, and K C Venugopal. A decision is expected soon as the party seeks broader consensus.

The Economic Times · May 12

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Congress workers remove flex boards across Kerala after appeal by CM contenders

Kerala Congress leaders have asked supporters to stop public campaigns and remove flex boards supporting individual leaders for the chief minister's post. This appeal follows discussions with the Congress high command in New Delhi. Party workers across Kerala have begun removing posters and cancelling rallies.

The Economic Times · May 9

Oman flash floods: 2 Kerala natives dead, 1 missing; Congress leader writes to PM Modi

Two individuals from Kerala, Yusuf and Shamla, have died and another woman, Ramla, remains missing following flash floods in Oman's Al Batinah Governorate. Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and coordinate with Omani authorities for intensified search and rescue efforts and to…

The Times of India · Mar 22

UDF slams secrecy surrounding CM’s foreign trip

Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan has slammed the ‘secrecy’ surrounding Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s foreign tour.

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

After flak from CPI(M) and BJP, Congress in Kerala rejects SDPI’s support in Lok Sabha 2024 polls

Lok Sabha election 2024: In Kerala, UDF rejects SDPI support for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections amid controversy over alleged communalism and political alliances.

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024

Sidharthan’s death has not opened the eyes of SFI criminals: Satheesan

Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan criticizes SFI, demands pension payments, and accuses Chief Minister of supporting violence.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

UDF pushes back against LDF’s ‘gambit’ to cast aspersions on Premachandran’s secular credentials

Congress-led UDF defends RSP leader's lunch with PM Modi, accuses LDF of politically motivated attacks ahead of elections.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

V. D. Satheesan received ₹150 crore to sabotage SilverLine project, alleges P.V. Anvar in Assembly

Nilambur MLA P. V. Anvar on Thursday alleged that IT companies outside the State had paid ₹150 crore to Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan to sabotage the SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project.

The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024

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The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

Despite INDIA bloc accord, Congress delineates political boundaries between UDF and LDF in Kerala

The Congress rejects alliance with the ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala, fearing it would benefit the BJP.

The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024

Kerala Congress holds march for rubber farmers

he Kerala Congress on Saturday took out a march seeking action from the part of both the State and the Centre to resuscitate the ailing rubber sector. T

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Magistrate court remands YC State president in judicial custody till January 22

The Judicial First Class Magistrate (III), Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday remanded Youth Congress (YC) State president Rahul Mamkootathil in judicial custody till January 22 after the police arrested and produced him in court as the prime instigator of the violence that unfolded in front of the Government Secretariat during an Opposition…

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Pinarayi Vijayan says Kerala will move SC against Centre’s alleged trespasses on fiscal federalism

Given the Centre’s financial embargo, Mr. Vijayan said Kerala was struggling to spur development and pay welfare pensions promptly to an estimated 62 lakh beneficiaries.

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The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Shoe-throwing incident marks a new low in Navakerala Sadas-related political wrangling

KSU activist hurls shoe at CM's bus; CPI(M)-Cong. brawls ensue. Police grapple with protestors; Opposition accuses CM of abetting violence. Magistrate court rebuffs police attempt to book KSU worker. CPI(M) & Cong. leaders condemn shoe-throwing; Cong. to escalate protests. Unstable political climate in Kerala as Cabinet's outreach continues.

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

All eyes on Nava Kerala Sadas

The LDF’s outreach programme, Nava Kerala Sadas, becomes the cause of UDF criticism and censure

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Political acrimony and partisan verbal warfare mark Navakerala Sadas in Wayanad

Political rancour and hard-edged partisan verbal tit-for-tats appeared to mark the Left Democratic Front (LDF) cabinet’s public outreach campaign, Navkerala Sadas, in Wayanad district on Thursday.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

UDF slams power tariff hike, warns it will upend family budgets and exacerbate the cost of living crisis

Oppn. Leader Satheesan claims 20 paise/unit hike on electricity tariff is the last straw that will break the back of ordinary families. He alleges govt. corruption & extravagance has run KSEB to financial ruin & cost public exchequer ₹1,500 crs. He demands White Paper & political conventions to expose govt.…

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Pinarayi Vijayan calls an all-party meeting on October 30 in the wake of Kalamassery blast

CPI(M) State Secretary M. V. Govindan aired the possibility that the Kalamassery blast was a terrorist incident orchestrated to divert attention from Kerala’s empathy with the oppressed people of Palestine

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Caste-based census debate emerges as a delicate political subject ahead of LS polls in Kerala

Parties in Kerala in tricky position on national SECC; NSS & SNDP at opposite extremes; AICC calls for caste census in 3 States; CPI(M), Cong & BJP wary of disregarding NSS; SNDP's strong pitch for census & affirmative action; IUML leader for caste census; Oppn treading fine line; BJP calls…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Kerala Health Minister’s office accused of taking bribe

In the latest scandal that has erupted around the LDF government, a member of the personal staff of the Health Minister Veena George stands accused of taking a bribe of ₹1 lakh, while promising a job aspirant, the post of a medical officer at one of the Ayush centres under…

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