The ruling UDF in Kalamassery municipality missed the nomination deadline by 5 minutes, stalling standing committee elections. The process will now resume Wednesday. Get the full story.
Despite being the single largest party, BJP managed to secure only the finance committee in Tripunithura municipality standing committee polls. LDF and UDF dominate other crucial panels. Read the full analysis.
IUML's state meeting in Kozhikode focused on seat-sharing demands with UDF, youth candidates, and electoral roll issues. Key talks set for before Jan 15. #KeralaPolitics #UDF
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor addresses internal party concerns, denies deviating from party line, and pledges active campaigning for UDF in upcoming Kerala assembly elections. Read more.
Kerala's ruling LDF faces internal discord as CPM courts Ezhava leader Vellappally Natesan, drawing CPI's ire. The rift highlights strategic shifts ahead of Assembly polls. Read more.
A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam clarifies party fund collection from SNDP's Vellappally Natesan, offering refund if impropriety is proven. The spat highlights political tensions in Kerala's LDF.
Congress veteran P J Kurien clarifies his controversial remarks on Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's ticket, stating the party will decide. He also pushes for youth and women candidates.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan reaffirms CPI as a trusted LDF ally, counters Binoy Viswam's remarks on Vellappally Natesan, and addresses Karnataka bulldozer row. Read the full political analysis.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleges a covert understanding between Kerala's UDF and LDF, calling it a 'fixed match' that will soon conclude. Read his full critique on corruption and dynastic politics.
Kerala's LDF government faces criticism as extended bar hours on New Year's Eve lead to record liquor sales, raising questions about its abstinence policy. Read the full analysis.
CPI openly criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's association with Hindu leader Vellappally Natesan, blaming anti-minority remarks for LDF's local poll losses. Read the full story.
CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam analyses LDF's local election setback, calls for introspection and corrective steps. He pledges home visits from Jan 15-30 and vows no compromise on Sabarimala probe. Read more.
A political spat erupted between CPI's Binoy Viswam and SNDP's Vellappally Natesan over criticism of LDF's performance. Read the full details of the controversy and its implications for Kerala's ruling front.
CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam stated the Left Democratic Front's loss in Kerala's local body elections serves as a public warning. Read the analysis and political implications.
CPI, the second-largest LDF partner, pins local body election defeat on CM Pinarayi Vijayan's leadership and public dissatisfaction. Calls for introspection ahead of 2026 assembly polls.
Suspended Congress leaders in Mattathur panchayat held talks with KPCC to resolve a crisis over posts won with BJP support. Meanwhile, LDF partners CPM and CPI clash in Vadakkanchery. Read the latest political developments from Kerala.
Congress member Suma Tharian wins Thiruvali panchayat presidency in Malappuram. IUML's Muhammad Najeeb becomes VP as UDF secures both posts, ending a dispute. Read the full story.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan identifies overconfidence and opposition misinformation as key reasons for the LDF's unexpected setback in Kerala's local body elections. Details inside.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Congress of enabling BJP's rise in the state after mass defections in Mattathur panchayat. Read the full political analysis.
IUML leaders PK Kunhalikutty and Sadikali Shihab Thangal address assembly seat negotiations and Karnataka evictions, emphasizing political decency and humanitarian concerns.
The house of an LDF block panchayat member in Kozhikode was attacked with stones and a steel bomb found after she voted for UDF in the president election. Read about the political fallout and police case.
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
The Congress-led UDF sees a voter swing in Kerala's local body polls, with the BJP gaining ground. A crucial test for political fortunes and public faith ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Senior Congress leader N Subrahmanian arrested in Kozhikode for sharing alleged AI-generated image. UDF protests erupt. He was released, to appear for questioning Monday. Read full details.
V Priyadarshini elected as Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat president. LDF candidate secured 15 votes, defeating UDF's Agnes Rani. Read about the new leadership's priorities.
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.
UDF secures control in three Kerala panchayats after unexpected vote shifts and lucky draws in Vadakara, Muppainad, and Moodadi. Read the full story of the political twists.
Congress LoP V D Satheesan reveals UDF's strategy for Kerala 2026 polls: 50% tickets for youth/women, targeting 100 seats. He cites local body poll gains & anti-incumbency against LDF. Read the full interview.
The BJP-NDA alliance wins Thiruvananthapuram civic polls, marking a historic end to 45 years of LDF rule. VV Rajesh becomes Kerala's first BJP mayor. Analysis of key local body results and political implications for Kerala.