NDA candidate B Gopalakrishnan is set to submit his nomination papers before the returning officer on Monday in the Guruvayur constituency, even as controversy continues over his recent remarks. However, sources now indicate that there is no obstacle to his contesting the elections. The development comes amid a row triggered by Gopalakrishnan’s statement that a Read More…
NDA candidate P Shyam Raj on Sunday alleged that both the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) have failed tribal communities in the Mananthavady constituency, particularly on the issue of land rights. Speaking after visiting a protest site at Thalappuzha Kuttiyot in Thavinjal panchayat, Shyam Raj said that tribal families have Read More…
A controversy has erupted in poll-bound Kerala after an alleged communal remark by BJP candidate B Gopalakrishnan in the Guruvayur constituency triggered political and legal action. The ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) and the opposition Indian National Congress have approached the Election Commission seeking action against the BJP leader. They allege that his Read More…
NDA candidates, including Padmaja Venugopal, filed their nomination papers on Friday. Candidates from different constituencies took part in the process. These include Adv. KK Aneesh Kumar (Manalur), CC Mukundan (Nattika), and Balakrishnan (Chelakkara). The candidates reached the venue from the West Fort as part of a roadshow. Thousands of party workers participated in the rally. Read More…
Mananthavady constituency NDA candidate P Shyam Raj has demanded a proper memorial for tribal leader Edachena Kunkan. He raised the demand during his election campaign at Pulinjhal Kotta. Shyam Raj said that future generations should remember leaders like Kunkan. He criticised the ruling governments for not building a suitable memorial so far. He said it Read More…
Candidates from various parties have filed their nomination papers for the Kerala Assembly elections as the deadline approaches. In Thrissur, a tough triangular contest is taking shape. LDF candidate Alankode Leelakrishnan, Congress candidate Rajan J Pallan, and NDA candidate Padmaja Venugopal have all filed their nominations. Several ministers also submitted their papers. These include P Read More…
Kalpetta: NDA candidate Prashant Malavayal will file his nomination papers today. The nomination will be submitted before the returning officer at 12 noon. Gujarat MP Dhaval Patel will be present at the event. Ahead of the filing, a roadshow will be held from the Kalpetta new bus stand area. Hundreds of party workers are expected Read More…
Mananthavady: NDA candidate P Shyam Raj has raised serious concerns about the condition of tribal people in the constituency. He said that even though it is the constituency of the Scheduled Tribes Minister, many tribal families do not have proper housing or drinking water. Shyam Raj alleged that people in Thirunelli panchayat are living in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Two leaders from the Indian National Congress joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections. The leaders are B S Anoop and R S Arun Raj. Anoop had earlier contested as a Congress candidate from Chirayinkeezhu in the 2021 Assembly elections. Arun Raj is a working committee member of Read More…
Mananthavady: NDA candidate P. Shyamraj began his election campaign in Mananthavady with a visit to the Thirunelli Temple. He also visited the well-known Vellan Vaidyar at Thirunelli. Later, he met people in different parts of Thavinjal panchayat, including Kathalott, Venmani, Kavil, Edamana, Edathana, Kuniimmal, Muthuvattil, Illathamoola, Idalakkuni, and Pukkode. During his visit, Shyamraj raised concerns Read More…