BJP welcomes screening of The Kerala Story by diocese; UDF, LDF oppose decision BJP supports screening of The Kerala Story by Idukki diocese, while CPI(M) and UDF oppose it. The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024
Congress manifesto not silent on CAA, says Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has refuted the charge that the Congress party’s election manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections was silent on CAA The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024
The Kerala Story: Doordarshan’s decision to broadcast controversial movie triggers political row in Kerala A political row has broken out in Kerala over Doordarshan’s contentious decision to beam the allegedly Islamophobic movie The Kerala Story. The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024
Governor clears appointment of former Chief Justice S. Manikumar as SHRC Chairperson Governor approves retired Chief Justice as SHRC chairperson amid controversy, requiring Election Commission ratification. The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024
CPI(M), BJP attack Cong. for ‘seeking’ SDPI support Controversy arises as SDPI backs Congress in 2024 election, sparking concern among leaders and potential backlash from rivals. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
Threat of Central probe has left CPI(M) a servile partner of BJP, says Satheesan Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said that the Damoclean threat of Central investigations has rendered the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] a subaltern partner in its “unholy nexus” with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala. The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024
V.D. Satheesan Interview | A fraught history pigmented by the blood of Congress martyrs precluded any truck with the CPI(M) in Kerala, says the Opposition leader Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan discusses fraught history and animosity between the Congress and the CPI(M) in Kerala. The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024
Kerala BJP in damage control mode as Manipur reverses decision declaring Easter Sunday working day BJP in Kerala faces backlash over Manipur's working Easter Sunday, risking Christian support in upcoming elections. The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024
‘Vote from home’: V.D. Satheesan raises concerns of transparency with Election Commission In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Satheesan alleged that some vested political interests have misused the ‘vote from home’ facility to garner votes in their favour during the 2021 Assembly elections. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
CPI(M) accuses Satheesan of crying wolf by claiming paucity of election funds CPI(M) accuses Congress of false claims on election funds, exposing electoral bond scam benefiting BJP. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
LDF’s fight against CAA has unnerved Congress, says Govindan CPI(M) criticizes Congress for not supporting LDF's fight against CAA, accusing them of aiding BJP's Hindu majoritarian agenda. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
Debate over CAA casts minorities at the centre of a fierce electoral tug-of-war Thiruvananthapuram Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's rallies against CAA spark electoral tug-of-war in Kerala's minority communities. The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024
Three officials suspended for ‘procedural delay’ in referring Sidharthan’s death case to CBI Government suspends officials for procedural lapse in referring KVASU student death case to CBI, sparking political controversy in Kerala. The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024
The LDF’s big weapon against the UDF in Kerala The anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act debates have given the Left Front a boost The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024
The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024 First test of political acumen for present bosses of parties in Kerala This is the first general election for M.V. Govindan, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]; Binoy Viswam, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI); K. Sudhakaran, president, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee; V.D. Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition; and Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal, State…
The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024 Opposition leader flags recruitment of Keralites for war zone jobs in Russia with MEA Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan voiced concern over the recruitment of Kerala youth for potentially dangerous jobs in the Russia-Ukraine war zone
The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024 Opposition condemns move to reinstate suspended Veterinary college students Congress-led UDF has condemned the alleged move by the Veterinary and Animal Sciences College in Wayanad to reinstate 35 students the authorities had suspended following the death of a second-year hosteller
The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024 Satheesan calls LDF’s plea in SC over President withholding assent to Bills an election stunt Thiruvananthapuram Opposition Leader criticizes LDF government's delay in Presidential assent for Bills, questions secular credentials and alliances.
The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024 Of hammer and sickle, mousetraps, civet cats, and scorpions at LS election hustings CPI(M) faces potential symbol change, sparking political controversy and speculation about alliance with BJP in Kerala.
The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024 Congress squashes any notion of bonhomie with CPI(M) in Kerala despite protesting against Kejriwal’s arrest Congress distances itself from CPI(M) in Kerala amid ED's arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, fearing BJP's political advantage.
The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024 The fight for minority votes in Kerala How the Congress and CPI(M) in Kerala are trying to outdo each other in wooing Muslims and Christians
The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024 CPI(M) leader M.M. Mani’s campaign rhetoric ruffles Opposition’s feathers Thiruvananthapuram CPI(M) leader M.M. Mani's controversial rhetoric backfires, drawing criticism from opponents and accusations of diversion tactics.
The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024 Satheesan opens UDF election convention During the convention, the Leader of Opposition said the BJP-led Union government had failed to deliver on promises and was trying to divide people for political gains.
The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024 Kerala CM trying to appease BJP: V.D. Satheesan CM trying to appease BJP: V.D. Satheesan
The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024 Satheesan accuses E.P. Jayarajan of being BJP leader Rajiv Chandrasekhar’s business partner Thiruvananthapuram political controversy: Opposition leader accuses LDF convener of secret business alliance with BJP candidate, sparking accusations and denials.