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Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday urged supporters to spread the truth and counter false propaganda in the upcoming elections. He acknowledged limitations in interacting with voters and said that Kerala has reached a stage where it can achieve a development leap. Also Read | Fact Check: Government Denies Iranian Oil Shipment Diversion From Vadinar, Says No Payment Issue Involved. Chief Minister also praised his supporters for steering ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Thiruvalla to attend a BJP election campaign ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls. Modi's programme is centred in Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam. He arrived at Thiruvananthapuram airport around 2.30 pm and travelled by helicopter to the NSS College ground in Changanassery, from where he proceeded to Thiruvalla by road. This marks Modi's second visit to Kerala for the ongoing campaign. During his earlier visit on March 29, he add ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday urged supporters to spread the truth and counter false propaganda in the upcoming elections. He acknowledged limitations in interacting with voters and said that Kerala has reached a stage where it can achieve a development leap. Chief Minister also praised his supporters for steering the election campaign while he managed broader administrative limitations and leadership duties. Keralam Chief Ministe ...Read More >
Kerala election 2026 opinion poll Survey: With the Kerala Assembly elections approaching, a new survey by Lok Poll indicates a clear edge for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), signaling a potential shift in the state's political landscape. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), appears to be facing mounting anti-incumbency after a decade in power, while the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA is projected to remain a marginal force with li ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Minister JP Nadda on Saturday in Thiruvananthapuram launched a sharp attack on the ruling parties, alleging 15 years of looting the nation's wealth and sacred gold, and urged voters to give his party the mandate in the Kerala assembly elections on April 9, 2026. Addressing the crowd, Nadda said, "Give us the mandate, and we will bring all these culprits to book. For the past fifteen years, they have not even spared the nation's gold." ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Election Commission has directed all political parties and candidates contesting in the Kerala Assembly polls on April 9, not to publish any advertisements in print media, on polling day and its eve, without getting the contents pre-certified by the MCMC committee. The directive, issued by Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar late Friday night, stated that offending, misleading, or inflammatory advertisements published in print media during the final stages of ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 4 (PTI) The Election Commission has directed all political parties and candidates contesting in the Kerala Assembly polls on April 9, not to publish any advertisements in print media, on polling day and its eve, without getting the contents pre-certified by the MCMC committee. The directive, issued by Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar late Friday night, stated that offending, misleading, or inflammatory advertisements published in print media during the fina ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 4 (PTI) The Election Commission has directed all political parties and candidates contesting in the Kerala Assembly polls on April 9, not to publish any advertisements in print media, on polling day and its eve, without getting the contents pre-certified by the MCMC committee. The directive, issued by Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar late Friday night, stated that offending, misleading, or inflammatory advertisements published in print media during the fina ...Read More >
Kerala is heading towards election to its Legislative Assembly, with the polls scheduled for April 9, 2026, and the results will be counted on May 4, 2026. The State has a total of 140 constituencies. Kerala, currently governed by the Left Democratic Front (LDF), is poised for a tight contest against the United Democratic Front (UDF), while the National Democratic Alliance aims to strengthen its hold in the State. What happened in 2021 Kerala Assembly elections: a recap This election will see ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) spokesperson Ravula Sridhar on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its election promises over the past 2.5 years, while simultaneously campaigning for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Sridhar alleged that the government has betrayed all sections of society by failing to implement its signature "six guarantees" and over 400 ...Read More >
Palakkad (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Palakkad Assembly constituency is arguably the most high-profile and unpredictable seat in the April 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections. Known as the "Gateway to Kerala," it has shifted from a traditional UDF-LDF toss-up into a fierce three-way battleground where the BJP now holds significant municipal power. Also Read | Shashi Tharoor Reacts After Malappuram Attack, Says He Is Safe, Security Guard Also Well After Convoy Assault in Kerala. Palakkad i ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) spokesperson Ravula Sridhar on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its election promises over the past 2.5 years, while simultaneously campaigning for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Sridhar alleged that the government has betrayed all sections of society by failing to implement its signature "six guarantees" and over 400 ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram : For 81-year-old Krishnamma, the high-stakes April 9 Kerala Assembly elections boils down to a single, urgent question. When party workers arrived at the doorstep of her modest, tile-roofed home in the hill hamlet of Vithura to seek a vote, she didn't want to hear about manifestos or political rivalries. Instead, she looked at them and asked, "When will I get my next pension payment?" For thousands like her, the election is not just about politics, it is about survival, digni ...Read More >
Palakkad (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Palakkad Assembly constituency is arguably the most high-profile and unpredictable seat in the April 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections. Known as the "Gateway to Kerala," it has shifted from a traditional UDF-LDF toss-up into a fierce three-way battleground where the BJP now holds significant municipal power. Palakkad is unique in Kerala for its urban-rural mix and its proximity to the Tamil Nadu border, which influences its linguistic and cultural ma ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4: After his convoy was allegedly blocked and a member of his security team assaulted in Kerala's Malappuram district, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that he was safe and expressed gratitude for the concern shown by supporters. Taking to X, Tharoor said: "Truly touched by all the messages and calls expressing concern about the untoward incident last night when my security guard was attacked. He is well and I was untouched. Thank you to all friends and well- ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: For 81-year-old Krishnamma, the high-stakes April 9 Kerala Assembly elections boils down to a single, urgent question. When party workers arrived at the doorstep of her modest, tile-roofed home in the hill hamlet of Vithura to seek a vote, she didn't want to hear about manifestos or political rivalries. Instead, she looked at them and asked, "When will I get my next pension payment?" For thousands like her, the election is not just about politics, it is about survival, digni ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Free Uber rides, halwa and rice flour at Re 1 may sound like promotional offers, but they are part of the Election Commission's (EC) efforts to encourage young voters to participate in Kerala's Assembly polls on 9 April. The aim is to make voting a celebration rather than a routine chore. To attract young electors to polling booths, the EC is also exploring discounts at coffee chains such as Starbucks and Cafe Coffee Day, positive messaging by food and grocery delivery servi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala CEO Rathan U Kelkar has said that the EC is taking strict action against anyone violating the MCC or other election rules both in the physical space and the digital world. The Chief Electoral Officer said that immediately after the elections were announced, it was made clear to all political parties and candidates that they shall abide by the Model Code of Conduct and "any violations will be dealt with strictly". Kelkar said that an FIR has been lodged and an investi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Election Commission of India on Friday declared that all eligible voters working in any business, trade, or establishment will be given a paid holiday on polling day, April 9, for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. The EC said the decision is in line with provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. "No deduction of wages shall be made on account of such a paid holiday. Any employer who contravenes these provisions shall be liable to a fine. All daily ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 3 (PTI) The EC on Friday announced that every person employed in any business, trade, or establishment who is eligible to vote in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections will be granted a paid holiday on polling day, April 9. The Election Commission stated that this directive is in accordance with the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. "No deduction of wages shall be made on account of such a paid holiday. Any employer who contravenes these provisi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 3 (PTI) The EC on Friday announced that every person employed in any business, trade, or establishment who is eligible to vote in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections will be granted a paid holiday on polling day, April 9. The Election Commission stated that this directive is in accordance with the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. "No deduction of wages shall be made on account of such a paid holiday. Any employer who contravenes these provisi ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): Telangana Congress leader Sama Ram Mohan Reddy on Friday stated that the strong reaction from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan underscores the impact Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has had on the Kerala Assembly election. Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader defended the Telangana development model and challenged the Kerala government to a comparison of welfare and progress between the two states. "Our CM, Revanth Reddy, visited Kerala for only t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday launched a riposte against Revanth Reddy's recent "disparaging remarks" against Kerala, terming them as "entirely baseless" and suggested that the Telangana Chief Minister should focus on his own state's shortcomings in poverty and literacy instead of "preaching" to Kerala. Taking to social media platforms, X and Facebook, Vijayan said it was ironic that a leader who "runs bulldozers over the h ...Read More >
Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh of the Rouse Avenue Court convicted Bharti and a former cashier, Raghuvir Prajapati, of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and forgery. The case, which was registered in 2015 in Madhya Pradesh's Datiya, was transferred to Delhi by the Supreme Court in October last year after noting claims that efforts were made to intimidate defence witnesses. In a 95-page judgment, the court said that Bharti and Prajapati, along with other unknown persons, entered into a criminal con ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram [Kerala], April 3 (ANI): Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced that Parliament will convene a special session on April 16 to take up the Women's Reservation Bill, while also hitting out at the Congress over the FCRA Amendment Bill. On the Women's Reservation Bill, Rijiju said the government is committed to women's empowerment and called for political unity on the issue. "We are convening the Parliament on 16th April. We will take up the Wom ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju slammed both the CPI(M)-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF on Friday. He asserted that for the first time, both the Congress and the Communists stand exposed in front of the common people. Also Read | 'Most Polarised State in the Country': Political Row Erupts After CJI Surya Kant's Remark on West Bengal, Opposition Seeks EC Review. He alleged that th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress leader and Haripad assembly candidate Ramesh Chennithala on Friday said that the party leadership would take the final call on projecting him as the chief minister face for the 2026 Kerala assembly elections. Referring to his 50-year relationship with veteran leader Sonia Gandhi and the Nehru family, Chennithala stressed that he would abide by the party's decision."The party will decide. I have a strong association with the Sonia Gandhi-Nehru family for 50 years; I will follo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju slammed both the CPI(M)-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF on Friday. He asserted that for the first time, both the Congress and the Communists stand exposed in front of the common people. He alleged that these parties fooled the people of the state for a long time. The Union Minister declared that the BJP and NDA have introduced a clear-cut policy for ...Read More >
The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism destination while aiming to develop the state's cities as specialised economic hubs. The party has promised to promote Thiruvananthapuram as an IT and innovation capital, Kochi as India's shipbuilding hub, Kozhikode as a centre for healthcare and medical innovation, Thrissur as a cultural tourism capital, Kollam as an internationally co ...Read More >
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