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Kerala Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan visits Plachimada agitators

Oppn. Leader V.D. Satheesan visited Plachimada's Coca-Cola plant protesters, assuring them of his support and efforts to form a tribunal for compensation. He urged govt. to provide ₹216 compensation to victims. Leaders of Congress, Panchayat, Agitation Council and other parties spoke.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Satheesan accuses Sivankutty of nepotism in KILE appointments

Opp. accuses Kerala govt. of nepotism, CM of favouring family. Govt. accused of violating oath of office, making backdoor appointments. Finance dept. raised red flags. KILE chairman denies charges, says followed rules.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan urges Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to prevent exodus of sportspersons from State

Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan urges Chief Minister and Sports Minister to intervene and prevent exodus of sportspersons due to neglect.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

JD (S) balancing act: Kerala unit weighs options amid BJP alliance in Karnataka

JD(S) in Kerala faces crisis due to alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Sunday meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to maintain presence in LDF and Cabinet. Congress leader Satheesan urges CPI(M) to expel JD(S) from LDF. JD(S) seeks to retain significance by transferring role of national president to Thomas. Alliance…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Aryadan Award presented to Satheesan

Congress leader K.C. Venugopal praise late leader Aryadan Mohammed for his legislative work, presenting the maiden Aryadan Award to Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan. Aryadan lauded for his hospitality and deep understanding of economic matters.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

No need for concern as State govt. provides guarantee for investments in cooperative sector, says Chief Minister

CM Pinarayi Vijayan assures public that there is no need to worry about potential financial loss in cooperative sector. He highlights faith people have in the sector and cautions against alluring offers from multi-state cooperatives. He also points out rumours of black money being stored in the sector after demonetisation.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

CPI(M) has destroyed public trust in cooperative movement in Kerala, says Satheesan

Opposition Leader Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of shielding ₹500 crore loan scamsters at Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank. Speaker Shamseer calls it a "blot" on cooperative sector. UDF to intensify agitation, demands govt. compensation for victims.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Satheesan wins maiden Aryadan Award

V.D. Satheesan wins Aryadan Memorial Award for best parliamentarian. Jury comprising former Speaker, Assembly secretary & writer chose him for his contributions since 2001. AICC general secretary to present award at function jointly organised by Aryadan Mohammed Foundation & District Congress Committee.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

CPI(M) attempts to isolate Satheesan by trying to drive a wedge between top Congress leaders

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State secretary M. V. Govindan on Friday sought to portray the Congress as a divided house plagued by rivalry, resentment, jealousy and one-upmanship at the helm. Mr. Govindan’s perception dovetailed with the narrative of a succession of top and mid-level leaders who had…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

UDF to boycott CM’s mass contact programme, organise counter-campaigns

UDF to counter CM's mass contact programme w/ high-profile boycott & counter-campaign. Aim to rob govt's public outreach of sheen & put LDF admin under spotlight. UDF aware of LDF's electoral ambitions & traditional voter defections. UDF calls it reckless extravagance w/ public money.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023