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Chaos descends on capital for second consecutive day as police and KSU workers skirmish on street

KSU activists clash with police in Thiruvananthapuram, resulting in injuries & traffic snarls. Opposition protests against CM's security squad.

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Congress trying to destroy peace in State, says Pinarayi

Accusing the Congress of attempting to destroy the peaceful atmosphere of Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slammed Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan for “giving open calls for violence”.

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Chaos in capital city as YC protest turns violent

Chaos gripped the capital city with scores of Youth Congress (YC) workers laying siege to the Secretariat on Wednesday.

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Congress protests against Kerala Police’s ‘high-handedness’ turn violent in many parts of State

Congress workers protest against Kerala Chief Minister’s alleged subversion of Kerala police to stifle dissent, resulting in minor injuries. Congress activists protest against Kerala Police in many parts of the State.

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A politically charged atmosphere pervades Kerala as Chief Minister, Governor pit themselves against each other

A politically charged atmosphere seemed to prevail in Kerala with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan going head to head against each other in separate and somewhat combative press conferences in Kollam and Malappuram respectively.

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Restore rightful due of Anglo-Indian community in Parliament: Satheesan

V.D. Satheesan demands restoration of Anglo-Indian community's rightful due in Parliament & Assembly at Union of Anglo-Indian Associations' platinum jubilee.

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Kerala Governor challenges SFI activists to block his car at Calicut University campus

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan challenges SFI activists to to block his car. SFI says it will wave black flags and raise slogans. UDF opposes Khan's alleged bid to stack Senates with Sangh Parivar nominees.

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Kerala Chief Minister’s security detail comes under fire for baton-charging black flag protesters in Alappuzha

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security team is criticised for "assaulting" kerala students union activists and for "overstepping" official duty. Opposition demands investigation.

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No lapses on the part of police in girl’s murder case, says probe officer

There were no lapses on the part of police in the probe into the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl at Vandiperiyar, Circle Inspector T.D. Sunilkumar, investigation officer, has said.

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Collapse of Vandiperiyar minor rape-murder case triggers intense criticism against police and government

Collapsed rape-murder trial in Idukki exposes police to public criticism, triggering public indignation and political debate.

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Satheesan rules out joint agitation with LDF for fiscal federalism

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan said the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) fight to fend off the Centre’s trespasses on fiscal federalism would be independent of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)].

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Accused in rape and murder of 6-year-old girl at Vandiperiyar acquitted

Youth acquitted of rape & murder of 6-year-old girl; police failed to produce sufficient evidence; family of child outraged; police to file appeal.

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Kerala Governor, Chief Minister enacting political drama, alleges Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan

kerala opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accuses Chief Minister and Governor of 'cat-and-mouse' game. He alleges that CM prompted illegal actions, then ditched Governor; UDF opposed nomination of Sangh Parivar members to Kerala University Senate.

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Shoe-throwing Incident an emotional outburst: V.D. Satheesan

Opp. leader Satheesan criticises CM's security measures, govt's mismanagement & corruption. Raises concerns about govt's response to violence, disparity in action against SFI & shoe-throwers, & decision not to provide benefits to new endosulfan patients. #KASRAGOD #NewKerala

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Arraign Chief Minister as first accused, demands Satheesan

Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan demands Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan be arraigned as first accused in criminal cases related to Navakerala Sadas. He claims CPI(M) gangs attacked protesters, cruelly injuring a DYFI activist, with CM's support. He also accuses govt of using taxpayers' money for political campaigns and failing to provide…

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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan alleges ‘unholy nexus’ between CPI(M) and BJP

kerala opposition Leader v.d. Satheesan alleges ED turning blind eye to CMRL pay-off case due to "unholy nexus" between CPI(M) and BJP. He claims peaceful protests banned, workers threatened to attend Navakerala Sadas, police failed to clear mystery behind abduction of girl in Kollam. UDF MLAs to raise opinions in…

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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan says adjournment motion in Lok Sabha echoes Congress’s party line

kerala Opposition leader v.d. Satheesan rebutted CPI(M) claim that Congress' Lok Sabha motion on Kerala's financial crisis contradicted UDF's narrative. He said Congress had repeatedly slammed Centre's fiscal federalism trespasses. Satheesan accused LDF of dismal fiscal management, maladministration, prolificacy & corruption. He said Centre's scaling down of tax dividend &…

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Chief Minister behind reappointment of Kannur V-C, claims Satheesan

Opposition leader Satheesan alleges CM Vijayan not seeking Minister Bindu's resignation due to his role in reappointing Kannur Univ. VC. He claims CM urged Governor to reappoint VC, flouted rules, then sought Governor's resignation when SC cancelled appointment. Criticizes CM for 44-day Navakerala Sadas campaign at expense of people.

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SC order quashing Kannur University Vice Chancellor’s reappointment comes as a stinging setback for Kerala govt.

Supreme court slams Kerala government for “unwarranted interference” in Kannur university vice chancellor reappointment; Governor, Opposition accuse chief minister pinarayi vijayan of “pressuring” arif mohammad Khan to reappoint Gopinath Ravindran; Congress hails verdict as “moral victory”; R Bindu says government will abide by SC order.

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Congress spotlights video of KSU black flag protester in a police stranglehold to assail government

Congress spotlighted police stranglehold on protester Joel as evidence of CM's "obsessive throttling of dissent" to insulate Cabinet's "elitist and extravagant public outreach sham" from protests. Satheesan termed it a "George Floyd moment" of police "highhandedness". CPI(M) accused Congress of "callously cajoling impressionable youth" to impede Cabinet's progress. IUML's assurance…

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UDF’s Vicharana Sadas covering all Assembly constituencies from December 2, says Kerala Opposition Leader

UDF to launch Vicharana Sadas in Kerala to question government’s priorities; opposition Leader v.d. Satheesan alleges misuse of police and criminal elements to terrorise the opposition. he warns police not to be servile.

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UDF to move court against government order: Satheesan

Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said the United Democratic Front (UDF) will move the court against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government diktat on collecting funds from local bodies for the Navakerala Sadas in alleged violation of laws.

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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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Satheesan faults government for growing influence of drug rackets

Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan visited the home of Arshad, murdered by a gang, incl. minors. He highlighted the growing influence of drug mafia & accused govt of failing to protect informants & trace sources of narcotic substances. UDF to protest if govt fails to address issue.

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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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