The left has called this an open challenge to democracy and an attempt by the BJP to replicate what happened in Puducherry. In February, Kerala’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Surendran said his party only needed 35-40 seats to form a government in Kerala. In the past week, just …
Read More »‘This land won’t blame us … you’ll soon find out’: Vijayan skinns BJP after Customs links him to gold smuggling
One day after Customs linked the Chief Minister of Kerala to the gold smuggling case, Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday harshly criticized the BJP-led central government and said “this land will not blame us, no matter what you do.” In a forceful response, CM Vijayan said: “All I have to say …
Read More »Kerala Assembly Election: Model Code Being Torpedoed
Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleged a “smear campaign” against his government (archive) Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, has written to the Chief Elections Commissioner, alleging that the Model Code of Conduct is being “torpedoed at the behest of some Union Ministers.” Mr. Vijayan requested the intervention of the …
Read More »Telangana resumes daily COVID-19 bulletin after 3 days following HC instructions
The Telangana Superior Court ordered the state government to resume the daily bulletins, which would be replaced by weekly updates. After a three-day lapse, the Telangana government resumed publishing a daily press release on the state of COVID-19 on Friday. The state health authorities, which had stopped issuing the daily …
Read More »Rahul Gandhi, Yogi Adityanath Same when it comes to …
Pinarayi Vijayan responded to the accusations of Rahul Gandhi and Yogi Adityanath against the Kerala government. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s chief minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, lashed out Thursday at the leader of Congress and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi, as well as Uttar Pradesh’s chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, days after they both attacked the …
Read More »Cinemas in Kerala will open on January 5 with 50% occupancy
The decision comes days before the premiere of the Tamil film ‘Master’, starring Vijay. Cinemas in Kerala may open from January 5, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said during a press meeting. However, only 50% seat occupancy will be allowed and all COVID-19 restrictions issued by the health department must be …
Read More »Kerala: BJP MLA O Rajagopal turns 180 degrees, says “strongly opposed” to assembly resolution on farm laws | India News
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) O Rajagopal who had told the media on Thursday that he “did not oppose the general consensus” on Kerala Assembly As for the agrarian laws, he issued a statement in which he later stated that he argued that the central government was …
Read More »TN Bans Entrance To Kaanum Pongal Beaches, COVID Restrictions Extend Until Jan 31
The state government provided relaxation in places of worship, as well as political, sporting and entertainment gatherings. The Tamil Nadu government has extended the restrictions across the state due to the coronavirus pandemic until January 31. According to the latest guidelines, the state government has banned the congregation of the …
Read More »Kerala: 140 MLA including lone BJP member pass resolution against farm laws
Kerala’s Assembly passed a unanimous resolution on Thursday demanding the repeal of the three contentious agricultural laws enacted by the Center in September. The resolution presented by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was approved by voice and all 140 MLA supported it. Significantly, the only BJP member in the House, O …
Read More »Kerala Assembly passes resolution calling for withdrawal of agricultural laws passed by Parliament
Kerala’s Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution against the agricultural laws passed by Parliament in September. The resolution was introduced by Prime Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who said that the three laws “will only help large corporations.” The resolution said that the genuine concerns of farmers must be addressed and that …
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