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Complete list of candidates and parties contesting in the 2026 elections for the Pala Assembly seat in Kerala Legislative Assembly Election 2026. With the 2026 Kerala assembly elections drawing near, the Election Commission of India has confirmed the following candidates for the Pala constituency: Pala is a General category constituency in Kottayam district of Kerala, and is one of 140 assembly seats in the state. The SC community constitutes 5.28 percent of the local population. A total of 1, ...Read More >
Kerala voters' mood: While the ruling LDF seeks a historic third term, UDF aims for a comeback, and NDA attempts to break the bipolar trend The political mood in Kerala ahead of the April 9, 2026 Assembly elections is a high-stakes standoff between a quest for a historic "triple" by the Left and a strong "pendulum" push for change by the opposition. While the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks a historic third term, the United Democratic Front (UDF) aims for a comeback, and the National ...Read More >
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged voters in Assam to remove the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the state, terming it the country's most corrupt, and attacked chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for enriching himself instead of working for the people. He referred to a mood change in the state and said it reflected in his interactions with voters. Kharge cited feedback from the ground and added that it indicates that Congress will come to power and win 72-73 of the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a plea filed by alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case seeking his release from jail. A bench of justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja said that the plea, which also challenged provisions of the India-UAE extradition treaty, had no merit. James, a British national, assailed Article 17 of the treaty, signed in 1999, which allows the requesting state (in this case India) to pros ...Read More >
Kerala voters' mood: While the ruling LDF seeks a historic third term, UDF aims for a comeback, and NDA attempts to break the bipolar trend The political mood in Kerala ahead of the April 9, 2026 Assembly elections is a high-stakes standoff between a quest for a historic "triple" by the Left and a strong "pendulum" push for change by the opposition. While the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks a historic third term, the United Democratic Front (UDF) aims for a comeback, and the National ...Read More >
Kottayam (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI) A CPI supporter was found hanging at an Left Democratic Front election committee office in Thalayazham in Vaikom in Kottayam district of Keralam on Tuesday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Chellappan Pulikkaseri, a farmer He had reportedly alleged that CPI district leaders had destroyed his livelihood. Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Congress MP and AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal cal ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case seeking his release from jail. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja said there was no merit in the petition by the British national, who was extradited from Dubai in December 2018. A detailed copy of the verdict is awaited. In his petition, James assailed a provision of the India-UAE extradition treaty. He also ...Read More >
The contest pits the Left Democratic Front (LDF), United Democratic Front (UDF), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) against each other. Kerala election 2026: As the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections approach, the Nemom constituency in Thiruvananthapuram is set to witness a high-stakes triangular battle, making it one of the most closely watched seats in the state. The contest pits the Left Democratic Front (LDF), United Democratic Front (UDF), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ag ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Since the Trinamool Congress came to power in 2011, it has slowly but steadily consolidated seats for itself, starting with 184, rising to 211 in 2016, and finally collecting 215 in the 2021 Assembly election. Murshidabad, a district making headlines for protests turning violent on occasions earlier, and on Tuesday, for having the maximum number of names deleted from the voters' list, is an example where the state's ruling party managed to establish itself co ...Read More >
New Delhi: Since the Trinamool Congress came to power in 2011, it has slowly but steadily consolidated seats for itself, starting with 184, rising to 211 in 2016, and finally collecting 215 in the 2021 Assembly election. Murshidabad, a district making headlines for protests turning violent on occasions earlier, and on Tuesday, for having the maximum number of names deleted from the voters' list, is an example where the state's ruling party managed to establish itself convincingly only after the ...Read More >
Wayanad (Kerala), Apr 7 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing them of having no plan for the safety of Indians working in West Asia or for their return, amidst the conflict. Priyanka, Wayanad MP, also accused the PM of "attacking minorities" through the amendments sought to be made in the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) and claimed that it would force many charities and Christian organisa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Backing the restriction on the entry of women of menstruating age into Kerala's Sabarimala temple, the Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the issue falls squarely within the domain of religious faith and denominational autonomy, and lies beyond the scope of judicial review. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told a nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant that if there is something unscientific, the remedy is with ...Read More >
Mayiladuthurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Tuesday interacted with residents of Sirkazhi town in Mayiladuthurai district as part of an early morning outreach campaign ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, engaging directly with voters and seeking support for the DMK-led alliance. Stalin undertook a morning walk through the Serkazhi town area, where he stopped at a small tea shop, interacted with locals ...Read More >
Congress leader K C Venugopal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the UDF of spreading misinformation on FCRA amendments, calling the remarks "problematic" and "humiliating" to a community. Congress leader K C Venugopal has expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement accusing the UDF of "spreading lies" about the FCRA amendments for "political gain". Venugopal, the MP from Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency, said that the PM's statement made in Kerala ...Read More >
Mayiladuthurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Tuesday interacted with residents of Sirkazhi town in Mayiladuthurai district as part of an early morning outreach campaign ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, engaging directly with voters and seeking support for the DMK-led alliance. Stalin undertook a morning walk through the Serkazhi town area, where he stopped at a small tea shop, interacted with locals ...Read More >
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ignited Kerala's political landscape by accusing the ruling LDF of a clandestine alliance with the BJP, raising concerns about minority rights and governmental accountability in the upcoming Assembly elections. Photograph: @priyankagandhi/XKey PointsPriyanka Gandhi Vadra alleges a secret deal between Kerala's LDF and the BJP for the Assembly elections.Vadra accuses both the LDF government and the BJP-led Centre of suppressing dissent and targeting minorities.She claims Pri ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With just a day left for campaigning, Kerala heads into the 2025 assembly polls amid a charged atmosphere of claims and counterclaims by the principal political fronts. Over the past 22 days, candidates of the CPM led LDF, Congress-led UDF and BJP-led NDA have braved the summer heat to reach voters, offering promises that range from social welfare expansion to vision of a "Viksita Keralam". On April 9, a majority of the 2.71 crore registered voters will line up at polling s ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 6 (PTI) Public campaigning for the April 9 Kerala Assembly polls will end on Tuesday. Congress, the BJP, and the ruling LDF have intensified attacks on each other, while the LDF released a progress report claiming it has fulfilled 97 per cent of its 2021 promises. A total of 2.71 crore voters, including 1.32 crore men, 1.39 crore women and 273 transgender persons, along with over 2.42 lakh overseas voters, are eligible to cast their ballots, according to the figures prov ...Read More >
Kannur/ Malappuram (Kerala), Apr 6 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led LDF has struck a "secret deal" with the BJP to protect its leadership and remain in power, accusing both the state and the Centre of "compromising" and suppressing dissent. Addressing various corner meetings in these northern districts as part of the campaign for the April 9 Assembly polls, the Wayanad MP claimed that the alleged understanding was aimed at shielding leaders from ...Read More >
Kannur: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led LDF has struck a "secret deal" with the BJP for the April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala. She also accused both the state and the Centre of "suppressing dissent and targeting minorities". Addressing a corner meeting at Peravoor in this northern district as part of the poll campaign, the Wayanad MP claimed that the LDF had aligned with the BJP despite the latter "harassing minorities", especially the Christian commun ...Read More >
Kannur (Kerala), Apr 6 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led LDF has struck a "secret deal" with the BJP for the April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala. She also accused both the state and the Centre of "suppressing dissent and targeting minorities". Addressing a corner meeting at Peravoor in this northern district as part of the poll campaign, the Wayanad MP claimed that the LDF had aligned with the BJP despite the latter "harassing minorities", especiall ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: Joining Christians across the world, the community in Jamshedpur celebrated Easter on Sunday with deep devotion and joy. The festival, which marks the resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ, was observed with special prayer services and gatherings in churches across the city. From the early hours of the morning, large numbers of devotees flocked to churches in different localities to participate in special prayer services organized for the occasion. The atmosphere was filled with spiritu ...Read More >
Kannur: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led front has struck a "deal" with the BJP for April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala. She also accused the ruling LDF of "compromising" on ideology, accountability, and responsibility in order to remain in power for 10 years. The Wayanad MP was addressing a corner meeting in Peravoor in this northern district as part of the campaign for the Assembly polls.The LDF chose to make a deal with the BJP, which "harasses" the m ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Monday strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central government over multiple issues, including minority rights, federal funding allocations, and the newly proposed three-language policy, asserting that the measures undermine the interests of the state and its people. The remarks come ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled in a single ...Read More >
Alleges suspicious movement of funds and unauthorised vehicles in the constituency The chief election agent of V. Sivankutty, General Education Minister and LDF candidate in Nemom constituency, has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (EC) alleging suspicious movement of funds and unauthorised vehicles in Nemom constituency. According to the complaint, large volumes of parcels were being delivered to the BJP election offices via postal and private cargo services. "We strong ...Read More >
Kerala's Aranmula constituency is set for a competitive Assembly election, with key candidates focusing on development, health sector performance, and religious issues to sway voters. IMAGE: Kerala health minister Veena George (second from right) interacts with people during election campaigning in Aranamula assembly constituency in Kerala, March 31, 2026. Photograph: Courtesy Facebook Key Points Incumbent minister Veena George of CPM-led LDF is seeking a third consecutive term, campaigning on ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Congress leader K C Venugopal has expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement accusing the UDF of "spreading lies" about the FCRA amendments for "political gain". Venugopal, the MP from Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency, said that the PM's statement made in Kerala on April 4 were "deeply problematic and humiliating for an entire community". "I am writing to you with a profound sense of anguish and disappointment. The statement of yours in Kerala, a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Congress MP from Alappuzha, KC Venugopal, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the party of spreading lies over the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and demanded that the Centre should not bring a similar statute in the future. While the INDIA bloc parties have criticised the Bill, in a poll rally in Keralam, PM Modi accused the Opposition of lying about the FCRA Amendment Bill and Uniform Civil Code. In a letter to the P ...Read More >
KOCHI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday appealed to the Christian community to back the NDA, urging it to help form the next govt in Kerala."On the occasion of Easter, I appeal to brothers and sisters, especially followers of Jesus, to stand with the NDA and help build a prosperous Kerala," he told a public meeting in Kolenchery, Ernakulam, while campaigning for T20 candidate Babu Divakaran.Shah's outreach comes amid concerns among sections of the Christian community ov ...Read More >
BENGALURU: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a sharp attack on both the Narendra Modi government and Pinarayi Vijayan's Kerala LDF regime at a rally in Kottarakkara, accusing them of practising the "unhealthy politics of control" while weakening democratic institutions. Addressing a large gathering in Kollam district, the Congress chief declared that the upcoming polls were not just about changing the government but "saving the future of Keralam, its prosperity, and its insti ...Read More >
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