Pathanamthitta: Criticism against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan surfaced at the Pathanamthitta district conference of the Democratic Youth Federation of India. A delegate from Tiruvalla said that Pinarayi Vijayan’s controversial “Go ask that at home” remark had adversely affected the Left Democratic Front’s electoral prospects and was not an appropriate political style. The criticism was Read More…
Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan has criticised the state Health Department over its handling of the Nipah virus situation, alleging that the seriousness of the issue is not being adequately addressed. Speaking to reporters, Pinarayi Vijayan said Nipah is a matter of grave concern and accused the government of failing to implement effective preventive measures. He Read More…
Thrissur: BJP State Vice-President Shone George on Friday said the recent court verdict in the CMRL-related case is the strongest proof that India’s judiciary cannot be influenced or bought. Speaking to reporters in Thrissur, Shone George said the judgment was delivered without even granting sufficient time to approach the Supreme Court, thereby allowing the Enforcement Read More…
BJP leader and MLA V. Muraleedharan on Friday said the Kerala High Court’s decision allowing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to continue its investigation in the Monthly payoff case was a major setback for the CPM and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Muraleedharan pointed out that the investigation is against Veena Vijayan and not directly against the Read More…
Police on Thursday said 12 people have been arrested so far in connection with the attack on vehicles belonging to Enforcement Directorate officials following searches conducted at the rented residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. According to police, more arrests are likely as several others, including local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Read More…
BJP state vice president V Unnikrishnan on Wednesday justified the Enforcement Directorate raids at the residences linked to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena Vijayan, saying “those who have done wrong will eventually face consequences.” Addressing the media, Unnikrishnan alleged that the CPI(M) was mobilising party workers against the raids because Read More…
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday carried out searches at the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and several other locations in connection with the CMRL money laundering case involving his daughter, T Veena, officials said. According to officials, searches were conducted at 10 premises across Kerala under the provisions of the Prevention of Read More…
Action is likely to be taken soon against policemen, including the gunman of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in connection with the alleged assault on KSU and Youth Congress workers during the Nava Kerala Yatra. According to reports, orders have been issued to suspend five policemen, including gunman Anilkumar, security officer S. Sandeep, and Read More…
Differences have reportedly surfaced within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) during a district secretariat meeting in Alappuzha, with some members demanding the removal of Pinarayi Vijayan from the post of Leader of the Opposition. According to sources, a section of leaders questioned why “special concessions” were being repeatedly given to Pinarayi Vijayan, both during Read More…
Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will take over as the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly. This will be the first time that Pinarayi Vijayan assumes the role of Opposition leader. The decision was taken at the CPIM state committee meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram. The announcement came shortly after the Congress high Read More…