Ten days after the Kerala Assembly election results were declared, the Congress high command is expected to announce the next Chief Minister on Thursday. Ahead of the announcement, a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party will be held in Thiruvananthapuram at 1 pm. According to party sources, the high command has decided to convey the Read More…
A week after the Kerala Assembly election results were announced, the Congress leadership is yet to finalise its choice for the next Chief Minister. Senior leaders KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala and VD Satheesan are among the main names being discussed for the post. As part of the consultation process, the party high command has called Read More…
CPI(M) Kerala state secretary M. V. Govindan on Wednesday described the party’s electoral defeat as unexpected and said the Left would learn from the setback and make necessary corrections. Addressing a press conference after the party’s state secretariat meeting, Govindan said the reasons behind the defeat would be examined in detail. He added that meetings Read More…
The Congress-led front has secured a decisive victory in the Kerala Assembly elections, winning 102 out of 140 constituencies, according to the final results announced on Monday. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) managed to win only 35 seats, marking a significant setback for the alliance. In a notable development, the BJP-led NDA opened its Read More…
The Election Commission of India has introduced a QR code–based photo identity system to enhance security at counting centres and prevent unauthorised entry. The new system will be implemented from May 4 during vote counting for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, as well as by-elections in seven constituencies. It Read More…
Wadakkanchery: Allegations of fake voting surfaced at a polling booth in Wadakkanchery during the ongoing Kerala Assembly elections, leading to protests by party workers. The complaint was reported from booth number 49 at the Wadakkancherry Girls School. According to sources, a voter identified as Sajeev arrived at the booth in the morning to cast his Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the Kerala Assembly elections scheduled to be held today, authorities have urged voters to carry valid identification documents to ensure a smooth and hassle-free voting process. Officials clarified that every voter must present at least one original identity proof at the polling booth to cast their vote. The Election Commission has listed multiple Read More…
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…