CPM Meets in Kerala to Plan for Assembly Elections
The CPM central committee holds a three-day meeting in Vilappilsala to discuss strategies for retaining power in Kerala and improving prospects in West Bengal and Puducherry.
The CPM central committee holds a three-day meeting in Vilappilsala to discuss strategies for retaining power in Kerala and improving prospects in West Bengal and Puducherry.
Opposition leader V D Satheesan clarifies UDF's stance on KC(M), welcomes Mani memorial land allotment while criticizing CPM's hypocrisy. He asserts UDF's electoral strength and addresses internal party discipline.
CPM leader AV Jayan announces dissociation from the party, citing neglect and personal harassment by district leadership for over a year. He will continue as elected panchayat member.
KPCC member Shanimol Usman alleges CPM is behind claims she is leaving Congress. She filed a police complaint and vows to remain with Congress for life.
CPM initiates a statewide public outreach program with home visits to gather feedback and address concerns ahead of assembly elections. CPI also launches a similar campaign.
BJP Kerala chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar asserts the 2026 assembly elections will transform the state's politics. He criticizes CPM and Congress for financial mismanagement and lost opportunities in IT.
Congress and IUML accuse CPM of helping BJP secure a standing committee chairmanship in Kozhikode corporation by abstaining from voting, alleging a secret understanding between the parties.
Independent councillors secured four of six standing committee chairpersonships in Angamaly municipality, shifting power from Congress and CPM despite Congress retaining the overall chairperson's post.
Three-time MLA Aisha Potty leaves CPM to join Congress during protest event. She may become UDF candidate in Kottarakkara assembly segment.
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam defends Tamil Nadu's new pension scheme TAPS, questioning AIADMK's EPS for his criticism. Read the full political debate here.
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam supports DMK's Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme, criticising AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami for his opposition. He questions why AIADMK didn't propose a better scheme when in power. Read the full political debate.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP's growing support in Kerala and predicted a party-led government in the 2026 Assembly elections, highlighting a surge in vote share and local body wins.
IUML leader K M Shaji alleges CPM is promoting communalism and Islamophobia to cover governance failures ahead of Kerala legislative assembly elections. Read the full story.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan announces plans to observe Gandhi Jayanti to expose attempts by political forces to conflate criticism of communal groups with attacks on religious believers.
Himachal Pradesh MLA Rakesh Singha condemns the central government's move to repeal MGNREGA, warning of severe consequences for rural employment and state finances. Read the full story.
Tripura CM Manik Saha defends the new BVGRAMG Act as a landmark for rural jobs, while opposition CPM announces statewide protests, demanding MGNREGA's return. Read the full story.
With elections nearing, CPM's V Sivankutty holds convention for Nemom bank scam victims, announces Rs 15 crore aid. Over Rs 100 crore irregularities reported. Read details.
Thalassery court sentences 7 BJP-RSS workers to life imprisonment for the 2008 murder of CPM leader K Latheesh. Four others acquitted. Details of the verdict and the brutal attack inside.
A Kerala court sentences 7 RSS workers to life imprisonment for the 2018 murder of CPM activist Rajesh Edavakode. The verdict highlights ongoing political violence in Kannur. Read the full details.
Leaders from domestic workers, hawkers & seamen unions contest BMC elections on CPM tickets, aiming to keep working-class issues alive amid political polarisation. Read their stories.
Maharashtra govt's new GR strips facilities for opposition whips if party has less than 10% House strength. Assembly lacks Leader of Opposition for three sessions. Details inside.
AICC's K C Venugopal MP condemns CPM leader AK Balan's remarks linking UDF to Jamaat-e-Islami as 'communal'. He accuses CPM of diverting attention from electoral defeat and highlights LDF's SDPI support in Alappuzha. Read more.
Frustrated by escalating traffic jams, CPM & VCK held a hunger strike near Trichy Central Bus Stand. They demand urgent completion of delayed RoBs & ring road to curb accidents. Read more.
Kerala opposition leader VD Satheesan accuses CPM of a smear campaign, alleging daily social media attacks. He demands clarity on Sabarimala gold heist probe and questions Pinarayi Vijayan's party funds. Read the full story.
Opposition leader V D Satheesan accuses CPM's A K Balan of mimicking BJP's divisive rhetoric. He warns Kerala will resist this hate campaign. Read the full story.
A PIL in Kerala HC seeks eviction of CPM-linked AKG Centre from university land, alleging illegal occupation & misuse. Justice directs registry to treat plea as PIL.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty retracted a statement about not contesting from Nemom, blaming misinterpretation. The episode highlights the high-stakes battle for this key constituency. Read the full story.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi & CPM contesting Nashik civic polls independently may split votes, weakening MVA on ~40 seats. Multi-cornered fights add complexity. Details inside.
CPI(ML) and CPM held demonstrations in Patna against the US attack on Venezuela. Left parties plan statewide mass protests, condemning the violation of sovereignty. Read more.