DARK SECRETS: 8 | Rare Historical Photos

Satheesan rules out joint agitation with LDF for fiscal federalism

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan said the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) fight to fend off the Centre’s trespasses on fiscal federalism would be independent of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)].

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Accused in rape and murder of 6-year-old girl at Vandiperiyar acquitted

Youth acquitted of rape & murder of 6-year-old girl; police failed to produce sufficient evidence; family of child outraged; police to file appeal.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Kerala Governor, Chief Minister enacting political drama, alleges Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan

kerala opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accuses Chief Minister and Governor of 'cat-and-mouse' game. He alleges that CM prompted illegal actions, then ditched Governor; UDF opposed nomination of Sangh Parivar members to Kerala University Senate.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Chief Minister behind reappointment of Kannur V-C, claims Satheesan

Opposition leader Satheesan alleges CM Vijayan not seeking Minister Bindu's resignation due to his role in reappointing Kannur Univ. VC. He claims CM urged Governor to reappoint VC, flouted rules, then sought Governor's resignation when SC cancelled appointment. Criticizes CM for 44-day Navakerala Sadas campaign at expense of people.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

SC order quashing Kannur University Vice Chancellor’s reappointment comes as a stinging setback for Kerala govt.

Supreme court slams Kerala government for “unwarranted interference” in Kannur university vice chancellor reappointment; Governor, Opposition accuse chief minister pinarayi vijayan of “pressuring” arif mohammad Khan to reappoint Gopinath Ravindran; Congress hails verdict as “moral victory”; R Bindu says government will abide by SC order.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Congress spotlights video of KSU black flag protester in a police stranglehold to assail government

Congress spotlighted police stranglehold on protester Joel as evidence of CM's "obsessive throttling of dissent" to insulate Cabinet's "elitist and extravagant public outreach sham" from protests. Satheesan termed it a "George Floyd moment" of police "highhandedness". CPI(M) accused Congress of "callously cajoling impressionable youth" to impede Cabinet's progress. IUML's assurance…

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

UDF’s Vicharana Sadas covering all Assembly constituencies from December 2, says Kerala Opposition Leader

UDF to launch Vicharana Sadas in Kerala to question government’s priorities; opposition Leader v.d. Satheesan alleges misuse of police and criminal elements to terrorise the opposition. he warns police not to be servile.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

UDF to move court against government order: Satheesan

Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said the United Democratic Front (UDF) will move the court against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government diktat on collecting funds from local bodies for the Navakerala Sadas in alleged violation of laws.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

CM and Satheesan lock horns over use of local body funds for Navakerala Sadas

CM Vijayan & Opp. Leader Satheesan clash over funds for Navakerala Sadas. Satheesan alleges govt. coerced businesses & employees to attend. Vijayan accuses Satheesan of infringing LSGIs' autonomy & says Congress-ruled bodies will break ranks to attend in public interest.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Satheesan faults government for growing influence of drug rackets

Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan visited the home of Arshad, murdered by a gang, incl. minors. He highlighted the growing influence of drug mafia & accused govt of failing to protect informants & trace sources of narcotic substances. UDF to protest if govt fails to address issue.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023