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TopicPinarayi Vijayan

Topic: Pinarayi Vijayan

From Sabarimala to candidate choice: CPI(M) dissects Kerala loss, but leadership debate continues

After being reduced to 26 seats in the 140-member Assembly, the CPI(M)-led Left Front has been attempting to redefine its role in opposition.

300 booked, 8 held over ‘assault’ on ED team raiding Pinarayi’s home. Attempt-to-murder charge invoked

Agency official's complaint alleges 'unlawful assembly' of 300 people, armed with 'weapons like sticks, stones and bricks', with the group allegedly violently attacking the complainant.

ED raids ex-CM Vijayan, daughter Veena as Kerala HC lifts stay on money-laundering probe into her firm

Absence of FIR no hindrance, immunity under Income Tax Act not effective, says court as it dismisses petition by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited to clear way for ED probe.

Kerala goes from Captain to Pookie—VD Satheesan’s smile dominates Malayalis’ reels

Pinarayi Vijayan cultivated the image of Captain—a stern, no-nonsense leader. Satheesan’s smiling, laid-back demeanour is a change Malayalis are welcoming wholeheartedly.

1st time in 50 years, no Indian state is Left-ruled. What went wrong with CPI(M) strategy in Kerala

The Left’s loss reflects discontent over centralisation of power under Pinarayi Vijayan and allegations that the party was using ‘soft Hindutva’ to retain its traditional vote base.

Kerala’s Pinarayi era ends, but outgoing CM secures Dharmadam hattrick. Victory margin less than half

Vijayan has represented the seat since 2016, with his victory margin rising in his second term. His hometown of Pinarayi is part of the constituency.

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.

‘Vijayettan’ at home, strongman outside: Kerala CM Pinarayi eyes 3rd straight win in Dharmadom

The CPIM) veteran seeks to beat growing Sangh presence this time around, campaign to intensify this week.

In LDF’s Kerala manifesto, jobs, poverty eradication & pledge to address human-wildlife conflict

The manifesto outlined a 60-point programme with 950 proposals that aim to lift 5 lakh families out of poverty, expand infrastructure and increase jobs in the state.

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.

On Camera

Modi in Indo-Pacific, Jaishankar in Gulf—how India is rebuilding its strategic map

July could be busiest month for India’s diplomatic establishment as Narendra Modi and S Jaishankar cover major power centres globally. The visits are aimed at outreach and outcome.

India’s rising solar penetration is stressing the power grid. It’s a storage problem

Paper says solar boom exposing storage deficit, with surplus daytime power going to waste as grid struggles to meet evening demand. 'Question has shifted from quantity to timing & flexibility.'

What India’s ₹10 trillion post-Op Sindoor arms buying plan means & next steps | CutTheClutter

In ep 1859 of CutTheClutter, Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Editor (Defence & Diplomacy) Snehesh Alex Philip look at DAC approvals, what it means for India's military and next steps.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.