CPI(M) admits mistakes behind Kerala rout, Vijayan’s grip stays intact
An internal CPI(M) review has highlighted campaign and organisational lapses after the Kerala election setback, while the party prepares a three-month corrective action plan.
An internal CPI(M) review has highlighted campaign and organisational lapses after the Kerala election setback, while the party prepares a three-month corrective action plan.
The Congress-led UDF formed government in Kerala after a decade, with V.D. Satheesan leading a new Cabinet that blends veterans with several first-time ministers.
The Congress-led UDF is set to form government in Kerala with V.D. Satheesan taking oath alongside a full Cabinet after the alliance’s sweeping election victory.
Shashi Tharoor’s absence from V.D. Satheesan’s swearing-in has triggered fresh political discussion after his cryptic “future in Kerala” remark on social media.
Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan outlined his government’s stance on secularism, NEET and fuel prices while Congress works to contain signs of unease within party ranks.
“If we approach the people by openly exposing the corruption and appeasement of both the fronts, it is certain that they will accept the BJP with open hands,” said Nitin Nabin, who arrived in the state on his first visit after taking over as BJP national president.
Joseph C Mathew, IT advisor of former Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan, released the book by handing a copy of the book to fellow Left traveler late MN Vijayan's son and writer VS Anil Kumar.
A division bench comprising Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and K V Jayakumar observed that the SIT probe into the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Sabarimala temple was progressing well and hence there was no need to hand over the investigation to the CBI.
Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, Chandrasekhar said that no one is expecting the LDF to return to power.
At the meeting, Satheesan is learned to have asked Tharoor to be active in the election campaign and participate in preparing the manifesto and vision statement.