Kerala politics
From 'Raid Sreelekha' to Mayor: The Remarkable Journey of Kerala's First Woman IPS Officer
Dec 14, 2025 04:25 pm CST
R Sreelekha, Kerala's pioneering woman IPS officer known as 'Raid Sreelekha,' has made history by winning the Thiruvananthapuram local body election as a BJP candidate. With 33 years of distinguished police service including becoming Kerala's first woman DGP, she now stands poised to potentially become the first BJP Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, marking an extraordinary career transition from law enforcement to politics.
BJP Makes Historic Gains in Kerala Local Elections: Wins Majority in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Dec 13, 2025 07:46 pm CST
The BJP secured a historic win in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, winning 50 out of 101 seats in Kerala's local body elections, while Congress-led UDF dominated overall results. Shashi Tharoor acknowledged the significant political shift in his constituency as Prime Minister Modi called it a "watershed moment" for Kerala politics.
Kerala Local Body Elections 2025: LDF and UDF in Tight Race as Vote Counting Continues
Dec 13, 2025 01:51 pm CST
The 2025 Kerala local body elections show a close contest between the LDF and UDF coalitions, with early trends indicating competitive races across Grama Panchayats, District Panchayats, municipalities, and corporations. Vote counting began at 8 AM Saturday across 244 centers, with the UDF showing strength in urban areas while the LDF maintains significant presence in rural constituencies. Final results are expected later in the day.
Why Congress Avoids Disciplinary Action Against Shashi Tharoor Despite Repeated Meeting Absences
Dec 12, 2025 04:51 pm CST
Shashi Tharoor's third consecutive absence from major Congress meetings raises questions about the party's reluctance to take disciplinary action. Sources reveal this tolerance stems from Tharoor's significant voter influence in Kerala, crucial for upcoming elections, despite tensions with party leadership and his potential Chief Ministerial ambitions.
Rape Accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Expected to Vote in Palakkad After Receiving Anticipatory Bail
Dec 10, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Following his anticipatory bail in a second rape case, Rahul Mamkootathil is expected to return to Palakkad on Thursday to cast his vote at St. Sebastian's School. The MLA, who has been evading authorities for two weeks, faces specific bail conditions while prosecution plans to challenge the court order.
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.
The Rise and Fall of Rahul Mamkootathil: From Congress Youth Icon to Expelled MLA in Kerala
Dec 04, 2025 10:34 pm CST
Rahul Mamkootathil's political journey took a dramatic turn when the once-promising Congress youth leader was expelled from the party exactly one year after becoming an MLA. Following sexual assault allegations and an eight-day disappearance from public view, his swift downfall serves as a cautionary tale about political fortunes in Kerala's changing landscape.
Congress Expels Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Following Multiple Rape Accusations
Dec 04, 2025 06:00 pm CST
The Congress party has expelled Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after two women accused him of rape, with one alleging forced abortion. The 36-year-old legislator has been missing since November 28 when the first case was filed. The Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court has denied his anticipatory bail request as police continue searching for him.
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 Minister Calls Congress Leader KC Venugopal a "Trojan Horse" for BJP Amid Political Row
Nov 28, 2025 10:33 pm CST
Kerala's CPI(M) minister V Sivankutty has accused AICC general secretary K C Venugopal of being a "Trojan horse" working for the BJP to undermine Congress. The allegations came after Venugopal criticized the Left government for supposedly implementing central BJP policies, including Labour Codes and the PM SHRI scheme, triggering a heated political exchange that highlights growing tensions between Kerala's Left front and Congress leadership.