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TopicKerala assembly elections

Topic: Kerala assembly elections

No walkover for CPI(M) in Kerala strongholds. Rebels putting party on back foot in Kannur & beyond

Even if the party faces no electoral impact due to its strong organisational machinery, the presence of rebels reflects a deeper problem in how it currently handles internal issues.

LDF’s push for continuity to NDA playing the long game, the strategies at play for Kerala polls

The Left hit the ground running with early candidate announcement, with UDF having to play catch-up. From BJP’s perspective, this election is a quarter-final or semi-final.

Ramesh Pisharody to Anjali Nair—8 celebrities in Kerala’s 2026 election battle

The surge of celebrities in elections has given rise to blame games. The UDF is alleging a covert deal between CPI(M) and BJP.

Kerala: CPI(M) facing novel issues but no crisis, says KK Shailaja on rebels. ‘Party not sidelining me’

In interview with ThePrint, Kerala’s ex-health minister, who is contesting assembly polls from Peravoor, speaks about her party, ‘brave’ CM Vijayan & Congress’s ‘cheap propaganda’.

In poll-bound Kerala, Pinarayi’s ‘no basic awareness’ jibe at Rahul as LDF-UDF trade ‘BJP B team’ barbs

The war of words started Wednesday when the Congress leader talked about a ‘secret understanding’ between BJP & CPI(M) while virtually addressing a rally in Kozhikode.

Kerala: IUML leader suspended over ‘sexist’ remark targeting woman CPI(M) MLA, lands UDF in soup

The leader targeted incumbent legislator U. Prathibha in Alappuzha’s Kayamkulam constituency for her 'incompetence' as an MLA, saying she was using her 'beauty & eloquence' for re-election.

Don’t be fooled by Congress’ low-profile campaign in Kerala. It has its best shot since 2001

The BJP’s emergence as a potent third force has altered many equations. Kerala’s politics is no longer bipolar, even if the UDF and the LDF may still claim it is.

Kerala heads to crucial assembly polls with Pinarayi’s LDF chasing history & rivals sensing opportunity

With polling on April 9, Kerala’s election battle centres on whether ruling LDF can secure an unprecedented 3rd consecutive mandate as UDF hopes for a comeback & NDA looks to widen its limited base.

CPI(M), CPI name Kerala candidates; Vijayan to defend Dharmadam, Shailaja shifts to Peravoor

The parties announced their candidates for Kerala assembly elections shortly after the Election Commission declared polling dates for four states and a Union Territory.

Eye on polls, Vijayan rolls out Rs 800-crore infra projects, says his govt’s vision is for ‘Nava Kerala’

The Chief Minister said his government will increase living standards in Kerala to match that of developed nations. "It's not impossible."

On Camera

Iraq’s long road to FIFA World Cup qualification is a story of survival, defiance

Historically, football has been used as a lens through which political anger, identity, and resistance come into focus. From Mohun Bagan to Didier Drogba’s Ivory Coast, this claim can be easily cemented.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.