Pinarayi Vijayan
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Centre's Ban on Films at Kerala Festival: Bureaucratic Censorship Undermines India's Cultural Image
Dec 17, 2025 04:30 pm CST
Congressman Shashi Tharoor condemns the Indian government's decision to block 19 films from screening at the International Film Festival of Kerala, highlighting bureaucratic overreach in cultural matters. Tharoor reveals officials banned a film titled "Beef" simply due to its name, despite it being about a rap artist, demonstrating what he calls an "extraordinary degree of cinematic illiteracy" that damages India's international reputation.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Compares Jamaat-e-Islami and Hindutva Organizations as Ideologically Similar, Criticizes Congress Alliance
Dec 06, 2025 01:12 am CST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has drawn parallels between Jamaat-e-Islami and Hindutva organizations, calling them "birds of the same feather" during a press conference in Ernakulam. He criticized Congress for forming an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami for electoral gains, highlighted Kerala's developmental achievements, and emphasized the importance of protecting secularism and federalism in the current national climate.
Second Woman Files Sexual Assault Case Against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as Congress Takes Swift Action
Dec 03, 2025 02:39 am CST
A 23-year-old woman has filed a new sexual assault complaint against missing Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, alleging exploitation under false marriage promises. The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee immediately forwarded the complaint to police authorities, while Mamkootathil remains untraceable following earlier rape and forced abortion charges. The suspended legislator faces multiple sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act as Congress leadership emphasizes their commitment to proper investigation rather than protecting party members.
Husband of Kerala MLA Rape Accuser Speaks Out: "Unaware of Allegations, Family Shamed Online"
Dec 03, 2025 12:20 am CST
The husband of a woman accusing Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of rape reveals his distress over social media harassment following the allegations. In an exclusive NDTV interview, he states he had no prior knowledge of the accusations and expresses concern for his family's reputation and mental health. The MLA has denied allegations but remains missing as police investigation continues.
Kerala Congress Labels ED Notice to Chief Minister Vijayan as 'Fraudulent' in KIIFB Masala Bond Case
Dec 02, 2025 09:31 pm CST
The Kerala Congress has denounced the Enforcement Directorate's show-cause notice to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the KIIFB Masala Bond case as fraudulent. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala accused both BJP and CPI(M) of manipulating the ED, suggesting political collusion. The controversy surrounds Rs 2,000 crore raised through masala bonds, with allegations of corruption and FEMA violations involving connections to the SNC-Lavalin company.
Kerala Woman Files Sexual Assault Case Against Suspended Congress MLA Following New Audio Evidence
Nov 27, 2025 11:49 pm CST
A woman has filed a sexual assault complaint with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mankootathil after new audio recordings surfaced. The Palakkad MLA, who was previously accused of misconduct by multiple individuals including an actress, has vowed to fight the allegations legally. The complaint has been forwarded to the State Police Chief for further investigation.
Kerala Congress Leader Defends 'Gana Geetham' as Patriotic Amid RSS Anthem Controversy
Nov 10, 2025 08:51 pm CST
A Congress leader from Kerala has sparked debate by defending "Gana Geetham" as a patriotic song with no exclusive ties to RSS, contradicting his party's position after school children sang it at a Vande Bharat Express inauguration. The incident has united Kerala's ruling CPM and opposition Congress in criticism, with the state government launching an investigation into what they call exploitation of children for political purposes.
Kerala School RSS Song Controversy: Principal Defends Students Amid Government Probe
Nov 10, 2025 11:39 am CST
A controversy has erupted in Kerala after school students performed the RSS anthem during a Vande Bharat Express inauguration, leading to a government investigation. The school principal defends the performance as a patriotic song chosen by the students themselves, while Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemns it as a violation of constitutional principles. The incident has sparked debate between state officials calling it communal politics and Union Ministers defending the children's choice.
Kerala Orders Probe Into RSS Song Controversy on Vande Bharat Express Inaugural Journey
Nov 09, 2025 04:08 pm CST
The Kerala government has launched an investigation after school students reportedly sang an RSS song during the inaugural journey of the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. Education Minister V Sivankutty directed the DPI to conduct an inquiry, citing concerns about constitutional principles, while Union Minister Suresh Gopi defended the performance as an innocent celebration.
Kerala CM Condemns RSS Song Performance on Vande Bharat Express: Political Controversy Erupts
Nov 09, 2025 01:37 pm CST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned Southern Railway for allowing students to perform an RSS song during the inaugural run of the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. The incident sparked outrage among opposition leaders who claim it violates constitutional principles and promotes communal politics through government institutions. Southern Railway later clarified that the performance was the school song of Saraswathi Vidyalaya students.
