CPM Cites Overconfidence for Kerala Local Poll Setback
CPM state secretary M V Govindan identifies overconfidence and opposition misinformation as key reasons for the LDF's unexpected setback in Kerala's local body elections. Details inside.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan identifies overconfidence and opposition misinformation as key reasons for the LDF's unexpected setback in Kerala's local body elections. Details inside.
Unidentified persons vandalized the Congress Karivellur mandalam committee office in Kannur, setting fire to campaign materials. Congress alleges CPM involvement. Police investigation underway.
SIT arrests former Travancore Devaswom Board member N Vijayakumar in the Sabarimala gold smuggling probe, deepening the case. Read the latest developments and political implications.
A Congress-run club in Kannur's Thalassery was vandalised, with furniture and a Gandhi portrait damaged. The party alleges CPM workers' resentment over election defeat. Police probe on.
CPM leaders mark 57th anniversary of Kizhvenmani massacre, pay tribute to 44 Dalit victims. State secretary demands more seats from DMK, criticizes BJP policies. Read the full report.
CPI, CPI(ML), and CPM in Bihar gear up for mass programs against house demolitions and to foster Hindu-Muslim amity. Key protests scheduled for early January.
Former Kollam councillor M Saji and supporters allegedly stormed Eravipuram police station, threatening a sub-inspector with death. A case has been registered. Read the full details.
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
A CPM attempt to silence a viral election parody song has spectacularly backfired, boosting the Congress campaign. Sung by Danish, the track became a poll anthem. Read more.
CPM demands verification of deceased voters' list with local body death registers after 24.08 lakh names removed in Kerala's intensive revision. CEO assures corrections possible until final list.
CPM reverses decision to approach EC against parody song 'Pottiye Kettiye' after govt directive. District secretary Raju Abraham clarifies party's stance on freedom of expression. Read the full story.
Former CPM MLA Narsayya Adam donates one-month pension for Solapur civic polls. MVA alliance seeks 20 seats, targets BJP over water crisis & development. Read more.
Aamir Khan opens up on the back-to-back failures of Thugs of Hindostan and Laal Singh Chaddha, admitting to overconfidence and financial missteps. A psychologist explains recovery.
Kerala opposition leader V D Satheesan alleges CPM-led violence post-election defeat, with bomb attacks in Kannur. Police accused of inaction. Details on arrests and political blame game inside.
Jamaat-e-Islami Kerala Ameer P Mujeeb Rahman criticises CPM's alleged communal polarisation tactics in local body polls, warning it's dangerous for Kerala. Read the full story.
Creators of the viral parody song 'Pottiye Kettiye' refute CPM's claims of hurting religious sentiments. They assert it's a political song addressing issues like the Wayanad landslide. Read the full story.
Thalassery court sentences 10 BJP workers, including an elected councillor, to 36 years in prison for the 2007 attempted murder of a CPM leader. Details inside.
MDMK's Vaiko invites CM Stalin for anti-drug march, CPM submits land rights memo. Key political developments in Chennai ahead of new year. Read more.
Former MLA K C Rajagopalan intensifies criticism of CPM, alleging it's become a party of sycophants. He targets area secretary T V Stalin and invokes VS Achuthanandan. Read the full story.
A satirical election song connecting Kerala's CPM to the Sabarimala gold heist has gone viral. Discover the story behind the lyricist with only 3rd standard education who penned 600 songs.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan asserts anti-incumbency did not cause LDF's local poll setback. He vows no alliance with adversaries, confident of a third straight win in 2026 Kerala assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Recent chaos at Salt Lake stadium over Messi revives political debate on late CPM minister Subhas Chakraborty's legacy, his 2008 Maradona event controversies, and Hope '86 success. Read more.
Former CPM MLA KC Rajagopalan alleges party leaders orchestrated his defeat in Mezhuveli panchayat polls. He won by 28 votes but claims internal conspiracy. Read the full story.
A CPM leader in Kerala's Malappuram courted controversy with sexist comments in his victory speech, later apologizing after public backlash. Read the full story.
Five CPM workers arrested in Kannur for attacking IUML activists' homes after local body elections. Police probe multiple incidents of political violence across the district.
A CPM leader in Kerala's Kozhikode issues a stark warning to the IUML, hinting at potential violence if provocations continue. Read the full details of the political tension in Feroke.
Vijayakumari N S, the first civilian woman rescuer at the Wayanad landslide, is now contesting panchayat elections from Muppainad. Driven by duty, she aims to serve her community. Read her inspiring journey.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan acknowledged a past meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami but strongly criticized the group as communal. He also attacked IUML and UDF. Read the full details.
In a rare alliance, Kerala's Congress, CPI(M), and BJP back common independent candidates to counter the expanding influence of Kitex Group's Twenty20 party in crucial local body elections. Discover the high-stakes political battle.
Congress expels MLA Rahul Mamkootathil facing two sexual assault cases. Opposition leader V D Satheesan alleges CPM aimed to keep issue alive to divert attention from Sabarimala gold scam. Read more.