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All eyes on Nava Kerala Sadas

The LDF’s outreach programme, Nava Kerala Sadas, becomes the cause of UDF criticism and censure

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Centre torturing Kerala for not subscribing to RSS agenda, says CM

CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises NDA govt. for financially strangling LDF govt. in Kerala due to its refusal to subscribe to RSS agenda. He cites denial of permission for AIIMS in Kozhikode as example of anti-Kerala attitude of NDA. CM claims alternative policies of LDF govt. are reason for Centre's attitude.…

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Vellappally Natesan re-elected as SN Trust secretary

Vellappally Natesan has been reelected secretary of the Sree Narayana (SN) Trust. Mr. Natesan’s panel was elected unopposed.

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Centre trying to strangle State by denying financial aid, says CM

KozhikodeNavakerala Sadas, public contact programme of LDF govt, began with breakfast meeting. People discussed topics such as higher studies, infrastructure, agriculture, playgrounds, university & artistes. Complaints were received & special arrangements made. Chief Minister discussed Centre's refusal to approve AIIMS & 600-km national waterway. He acknowledged Tiger Safari Park &…

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KPCC backtracks from taking disciplinary action against Aryadan Shoukath

KPCC backs off from disciplining Aryadan Shoukath for anti-party activity, accepts apology. CPI(M)’s gambit to “champion” Shoukath, draw IUML closer to LDF, foiled. KPCC finds Shoukath had gone ahead with rally, ignoring requests to desist. KPCC lifts ban on Shoukath attending party programmes.

The Hindu

CM and Satheesan lock horns over use of local body funds for Navakerala Sadas

CM Vijayan & Opp. Leader Satheesan clash over funds for Navakerala Sadas. Satheesan alleges govt. coerced businesses & employees to attend. Vijayan accuses Satheesan of infringing LSGIs' autonomy & says Congress-ruled bodies will break ranks to attend in public interest.

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Navakerala Sadas: Congress-ruled Maradu municipality set to counter outreach programme with its own Jana Sadas

Maradu municipality to host Jana Sadas to counter Navakerala Sadas. Move comes after council refused to contribute ₹1 lakh to Navakerala Sadas. Jana Sadas to be held for 4 days across 4 locations in municipality. Aim to provide instant service to eligible beneficiaries on spot. Opp. LDF dismisses initiative as…

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Political acrimony and partisan verbal warfare mark Navakerala Sadas in Wayanad

Political rancour and hard-edged partisan verbal tit-for-tats appeared to mark the Left Democratic Front (LDF) cabinet’s public outreach campaign, Navkerala Sadas, in Wayanad district on Thursday.

The Hindu

Solace in fits and starts

Kerala has a social security triumph, by ensuring the economically challenged get a pension, but it also has a payment tribulation, with amounts this year delayed by four months.

The Hindu

Govindan accuses Governor of orchestrating a Sangh Parivar-UDF tie-up to control State universities

CPI(M) State Sec. Govindan accuses Kerala Governor Khan of forming illicit political alliance to gain control of State-funded universities. Alleges Khan disregarded VC's panel of Senate nominees to insert people of his choice. Accuses Sangh Parivar of subverting gubernatorial office to thwart LDF's knowledge economy. Slams Opp. Leader Satheesan for…

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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan says CM’s barefaced defence of DYFI assaulters prompted him to speak harshly

kerala opposition Leader Satheesan condemns Chief Minister's defence of DYFI workers' attack on YC activists, says only a criminal mind can justify such violence. He warns of strident language to condemn such shamefaced defence of criminals. UDF to hold mock trials to spotlight LDF's failures. Public has rejected Navakerala Sadas.…

The Hindu

As government expands public outreach, rubber sector remains sanguine

As the State government looks to consolidate its support base in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, the ailing rubber sector remains sanguine about the prospects of a hike in the commodity’s stabilisation price.

The Hindu

Navakerala Sadas, an opportunity for LDF to challenge UDF’s political dominance in Wayanad

LDF pins hopes on Navakerala Sadas in Wayanad to strike better chord with people. UDF has upper hand in constituency since 2009, but Rahul Gandhi's victory margin made quantum jump in 2019. LDF alleges Gandhi indifferent to issues of common man, while UDF dismisses Sadas as "gimmick". Gandhi has interacted…

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Fraught political atmosphere marks Navakerala Sadas fourth day in Kannur

Frayed political tempers in Kannur as Congress threatens to impede CM's progress. CPI(M) accuses Congress of fomenting violence to disrupt Cabinet's outreach. UDF convener calls CM "cruel" while Archbishop urges parties to sink differences for public good. A.V. Gopinath to join Navakerala Sadas in Palakkad.

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Shihab Thangal’s is the final word for IUML, asserts P.K. Kunhalikutty

IUML's P.K. Kunhalikutty affirms that party president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal's word is final and unequivocal. He clarifies that IUML will remain in the UDF and not desert it, countering the LDF's policies.

The Hindu

UDF unhappy about IUML leader’s nomination to Kerala Bank director board

UDF's Ajay Mohan expresses displeasure at IUML leader's nomination to Kerala Bank director board. IUML leaders justify nomination, saying it is their right. CPI(M) denies inviting IUML to LDF, while IUML reiterates commitment to UDF.

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Kerala CM Pinarayi refutes Congress charge that Navakerala Sadas is elitist

Pinarayi Vijayan refutes Opposition's criticism of his inaccessibility at Navakerala Sadas. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve says Sadas contrasts with UDF's outreach. V.D. Satheesan draws parallel to colonial rulers' durbars. A.K. Balan claims Congress boycott widened fissures in UDF. Pinarayi Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas contrasts with UDF's outreach, with Opposition alleging elitism.…

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Thangal reiterates IUML’s unwavering commitment to UDF

IUML State President Thangal dismissed reports of leaving UDF & joining LDF. He reaffirmed IUML's commitment to strengthen UDF. LDF trying to create rift in UDF due to fear of failure in LS polls. IUML's duty is to work for UDF & oppose LDF's anti-people policies. IUML is mainstay of…

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IUML asserts its commitment to Congress-led UDF amid Left overtures in Kerala

Indian Union Muslim League’s Thangal reaffirms party's commitment to UDF; rejects speculation of joining LDF. IUML leader reiterates party's allegiance to UDF, rejects speculation of joining LDF. Thangal stresses IUML's role in strengthening UDF, denies any shift in alliance.

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CM sounds Lok Sabha poll bugle, fires salvos at Congress, Centre

.Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated Navakerala Sadas, an outreach programme of the State govt, at Manjeswaram. He attacked Congress, Union govt & highlighted LDF's achievements. He spoke of struggles of Palestine people & criticized media for controversy over luxury bus. He expressed optimism about outreach programme & accused Union govt of hostility.…

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Navakerala Sadas aims to meet administrative and political ends

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Oppn. alleges corruption in Amrut project, demands resignation of Mayor

Opposition leader Rajan J. Pallan sought to register criminal cases against the LDF councillors and officers, who threatened the Corporation secretary, who had sent a letter to the government about the corruption, with dire consequences

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With month-long Navakerala Sadas, LDF hopes to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls

KozhikodeNava Kerala Sadas, LDF's month-long outreach programme, aims to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls. UDF boycotts event. Specially designed bus for CM, Cabinet, top bureaucrats. Objective: bring governance to grassroots, enhance mass contact. UDF criticises govt for depleting exchequer. Cabinet reshuffle post Sadas. Sadas to streamline processes, harness…

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Navakerala Sadas is only for CPI(M) and cronies: Satheesan

‘The event is a public relations exercise by the LDF, with an eye on Parliament elections, and that too at a time when people of the State are leading a hand-to-mouth existence’

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IUML legislator’s nomination to Kerala Bank board kindles speculations

IUML's P. Abdul Hameed nominated to Kerala Bank's director board. IUML leadership expressed happiness, rejecting speculations of CPI(M) attempting to win IUML around. Hameed holds record for longest-serving leader in post. UDF taking on CPI(M) legally for amalgamating district banks into Kerala Bank. IUML wants to work together to move…

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