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Incumbent MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of UDF is banking on his track record, while LDFs Sajikumar promises transformative projects. Robin Radhakrishnan of the NDA is advocating for radical change while pledging direct access to Prime Minister Modi if elected.
With no clear trend, the constituency braces for one of its fiercest electoral showdowns between UDFs T. N. Prathapan, LDFs C. Ravindranath, and BJPs K.K. Aneesh Kumar
Urge hope, compassion, renewal
Mr. Modi rode an open, flower-bedecked campaign vehicle from Killipalam to Karamana
The action follows the emergence of visuals of the group holding a meeting while brandishing firearms and other lethal weapons
Incumbent MLA K.P. Kunhammed Kutty of the LDF is taking on Parakkal Abdulla of the UDF again; the NDA has fielded Ramadas Manaleri
KPCC president accuses the CPI(M) of spreading baseless allegations; he says all transactions were traceable and open for verification; raises the issue of poll irregularities in Kannur
The incident occurred during the Nemmara-Vallanghi temple festival procession
UDF eyes momentum boost as Congress leader addresses two major rallies in final phase of campaign
The Devikulam constituency will feature a notable battle of Rajas, with candidates F. Raja from the UDF, A. Raja from the LDF, and S. Rajendran of the NDA. Rajendrans shift to the BJP could disrupt traditional voting patterns, while local residents express concerns over unresolved issues like housing and healthcare.
Kerala Chief Minister says the Congress leaders brazenly misleading statement smacks of an impudence stemming from social and political illiteracy and ignorance; he says the Congress complacency and ideological ambiguity in politically resisting Hindu majoritarian forces, including their trespasses on minorities, paved the way for the ascendancy of the Sangh Parivar-backed BJP in India
The Union government had kept the DPR of the semi-high-speed rail project submitted by Kerala under the wraps for years
As many as 15,681 voters in the district have availed the facility
The Congress spokesperson alleges that the Kerala CM is a true copy of the Prime Minister not just in propaganda, but when it comes to silencing the voices of the Opposition as well
Chennithala criticises the State governments handling of issues such as the Sabarimala temple entry policy and exodus of youth. He also affirms Congresss commitment to addressing the needs of the elderly.
It is natural for all political parties to expect support from every segment of the electorate, says IUML president.
Recalling past human landings on the moon, Dr. Narayanan said the Artemis programme is a step towards repeating the feat
In a sharp personal critique, Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi has compromised Indias sovereignty, claiming that Modi treats U.S. President Donald Trump with undue deference
Kerala Opposition Leader claims attempts are being made through such surveys to create an artificial impression of a neck-and-neck contest; avers UDF will secure over 100 seats and come to power
His bail application will be considered on April 7. The prosecution has argued that his police custody was required in view of the serious nature of the alleged crime
As wall artists continue to play an important role in election campaign, a handful of them talk about their craft and what keeps them going
Opposition Leader fends off questions on where Congress had parked the sizeable funds, ostensibly collected using a mobile phone application
Advises precautions against sun exposure and dehydration amid rising temperatures in Kerala
AICC legal cell chairperson Abhisekh Singhvi filed a petition seeking the ECIs urgent intervention. The petition noted that the fabrication and subsequent dissemination of the picture on social media, including CPI(M) handles, constituted a violation of the model code of conduct.
As per FIR, the incident occurred around 7.30 pm on Friday when there was a roadblock at a bridge as Tharoor was on his way to attend an election campaign event of a Congress leader
The grant has been approved by the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries on the basis of proposals filed by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), which is the State-level nodal agency for the PM E-DRIVE scheme
The event drew enthusiastic crowds, reflecting heightened campaign momentum in the constituency
Despite a structurally discriminatory federal fiscal architecture, it is a journey marked by unprecedented human development gains and economic growth
Mr. Vijayan alleged that Mr. Govindan had shifted his political stance purely out of seat ambitions, terming his move as an act that goes beyond mere breach of trust
M.M. Mani predicts a resounding third consecutive term for the LDF in the Assembly with over 100 seats
The decision of senior leaders to step aside was voluntary and aimed at creating space for new candidates, says Varughese George
CPI (M)s M.A. Baby says the alternative model led by the Left should not be disrupted; he says BJPs communal politics is the biggest challenge for Kerala and that the Congress is yet to understand the threat of communal fascism
The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala has been successful on many fronts and will win a third consecutive term, says the CPI general secretary; accusing the Congress of resorting to slanderous campaigns and allegations, he says it must criticise the government on the basis of issues
At Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, flight operations were halted for a few hours as the centuries-old Arattu procession of the Painkuni festival crossed the runway en route to Shangumugham Beach. The ritual, linked to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, marks the ceremonial sea bath of the deity.
The move comes in the wake of Venugopals public allegation that fake Aadhaar cards were being produced in CPI(M) Payyanur area committee office as part of a plan to manipulate the electoral process
In a post on Facebook and X, Pinarayi ripostes that NITI Aayog has ranked Kerala as the least corrupt State in the country and Telangana, the sixth most graft-ridden
Summit to bring together a power-packed line-up of serving civil servants
PM Modi to boost NDAs campaign in central and south Kerala on Saturday. Actor Kamal Haasan and rapper Vedan are among celebrities campaigning for LDF. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Sivakumar among high-profile leaders to campaign for UDF
Union Ministers and national leaders to lead roadshows and rallies for BJP-led NDA candidates across Kerala on Friday
Kerala, currently governed by Left Democratic Front, is poised for a tight contest against United Democratic Front, while National Democratic Alliance aims to strengthen its hold in the State

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