CPI(M)
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.
Election Commission Extends Special Intensive Revision Deadlines in Six States While Bengal's Timeline Remains Unchanged
Dec 11, 2025 07:28 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise for voter roll cleanup in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while maintaining original deadlines for West Bengal and other states. This extension follows criticism from opposition parties about impractical timelines overburdening election officials, with updated publication dates for draft electoral rolls now scheduled throughout December.
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 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.
Former Temple Board President Arrested in Sabarimala Gold Heist Investigation: A Deep Dive into Kerala's Temple Controversy
Nov 21, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Kerala's Special Investigation Team has arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar in connection with the Sabarimala gold heist case. The controversy involves alleged misappropriation of gold donated by industrialist Vijay Mallya for the temple's sanctum sanctorum. This arrest marks a significant development in the investigation, challenging the ruling party's claims of non-involvement in the temple theft scandal.
Political Showdown in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran's Election Withdrawal Sparks BJP-CPI(M) Controversy
Nov 14, 2025 01:29 pm CST
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran's decision to not contest in upcoming municipal elections has ignited a political clash between BJP and CPI(M) in Kerala. While BJP claims fear motivated her withdrawal, CPI(M) cites strategic party arrangements. Sources suggest Arya may relocate her political base to Kozhikode to be closer to her family, as she balances leadership responsibilities with personal commitments while facing criticism that she characterizes as gender-biased.
Mamata Banerjee Challenges Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal: 'Votebandi' Controversy Explained
Nov 11, 2025 03:32 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly opposed the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling it "votebandi" and comparing it to demonetization. She demands immediate suspension of the process, accusing the central government of creating a "super emergency" situation and interfering with state governance. Opposition leaders, including BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, maintain the revision will continue as scheduled despite her protests.
Sabarimala Gold Heist Investigation: Former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner Detained As Political Tensions Rise
Nov 08, 2025 10:13 am CST
The Sabarimala temple gold theft case has intensified with former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K.S. Baiju remanded to custody until November 21. Investigators allege Baiju misrepresented gold-plated artifacts as copper in official documents, enabling their theft. As the Special Investigation Team expands its probe, political tensions are escalating across Kerala, with BJP launching a signature campaign seeking Prime Minister's intervention while Congress plans a 'Secretariat March' to protest government handling of the case. The controversy gains significance as the annual pilgrimage season approaches and local elections loom.
BJP Launches Muslim Outreach Programme in Kerala: Building Trust Beyond Politics
Nov 07, 2025 08:48 pm CST
The BJP in Kerala has launched a 'Muslim Outreach Programme' led by state vice president Abdul Salam, aimed at building trust with the Muslim community. State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized this is not a vote-seeking initiative but rather an effort to counter misconceptions and demonstrate the party's commitment to equal development for all Malayalis regardless of religion, in line with PM Modi's "Sabka saath, sabka vikaas" vision.
Political Violence Erupts in Kerala: CPI(M) and SDPI Clash Results in Ambulance Arson
Oct 21, 2025 05:50 pm CST
Violent confrontations between CPI(M) and SDPI members in Kerala's Nedumangad escalated into serious property damage, including the burning of ambulances. The conflict, which began with an attack on a CPI(M) leader and spiraled into retaliatory violence, originated from disputes over flex board installations and a road development project. Police have filed cases against both political groups as tensions continue to build ahead of local elections.