Idukki: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday triggered a controversy during an election rally in Kerala after he appeared to describe people of Gujarat as “illiterate” and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misleading them. Addressing a poll meeting in Idukki, Kharge said that people in Kerala are “educated and aware” and cannot be easily Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the Kerala Assembly election campaign entering its final phase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi are set to campaign in the state on Saturday. The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive at Thiruvananthapuram airport around 2.30 pm. He will later address a public meeting of the NDA at Thiruvalla Public Read More…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Election Commission of India on Friday announced a paid holiday for all eligible voters on April 9, the day of the Kerala Assembly elections. The directive applies to employees working in any business, trade or establishment, ensuring they are able to exercise their right to vote without loss of wages. The Commission said Read More…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the United Democratic Front (UDF) represents a “renewed hope” for the people of Kerala ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled on April 9. Sharing a video on social media, Rahul Gandhi was seen interacting with senior party leaders over breakfast, discussing key issues affecting the state. The Read More…
MANANTHAVADY: Union Minister of State for Scheduled Tribes Durga Das Uikey will visit Mananthavady on Friday as part of the NDA’s election campaign. He is scheduled to arrive at Kannur airport and then travel by helicopter to the Sacred Heart HSS ground at Dwarka, where he will land at 8.20 am. The minister will later Read More…
The deadline for filing nominations for the Kerala Assembly elections ended on Monday, with a total of 1,269 nominations submitted across the state by 3 pm. Prominent candidates who filed their nominations include Opposition Leader V D Satheesan from Paravur, UDF candidate Apu John Joseph from Thodupuzha, and LDF candidate Jose K Mani from Pala. 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…
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…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to intensify its campaign in Kerala for the Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to visit the state twice as part of the campaign. Union ministers and chief ministers from various states will also take part in election events. Read More…
Kannur: Senior Congress leader K Sudhakaran is likely to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from Kannur as an independent candidate. According to sources, his name has not been included in the candidate list of the Indian National Congress. Earlier, the party high command and the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) had made it clear that Read More…