CPM: Wrong to point out Pinarayi Vijayan as morally responsible for poll defeat

CPM: Wrong to point out Pinarayi Vijayan as morally responsible for poll defeat

New Delhi: CPM Secretary General Mababi on Monday said it would be a mistake to single out the outgoing Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Moral responsibility for the country’s failure after ten years in power. He made the remarks after a CPM politburo meeting where the results of the Kerala Assembly polls were discussed.“Why should … Read more

Did Vijayan’s over-projection prove its undoing? CPM begins analysis of Kerala disaster

Did Vijayan's over-projection prove its undoing? CPM begins analysis of Kerala disaster

NEW DELHI: As the Left grapples with a severe setback in Kerala, the centralized leadership model known as the “Pinarai brand” and the poll campaign around it are coming under scrutiny, even as the party itself continues to insist that “cult politics” has no place within it and the campaign is not a one-man show.Party … Read more

Kerala Election Results 2026: Date, Time and Live Counting Venue – Full Schedule

Kerala Election Results 2026: Date, Time and Live Counting Venue - Full Schedule

New Delhi: The 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala are set to end in a tight contest with the counting day expected to provide clear results after weeks of intense campaigning and high voter participation.Counting will begin at 8am on May 4 across all 140 constituencies, with early trends likely to emerge within hours. Live updates … Read more

Seats low, stakes high: Is the BJP quietly expanding in Kerala?

Seats low, stakes high: Is the BJP quietly expanding in Kerala?

New Delhi: As Kerala awaits election results on Monday, the bigger political question may not be whether the BJP can win power in the state, but whether it has begun to disrupt Kerala’s long-standing two-front system. For decades, state politics has remained bipolar, with power alternating between the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the … Read more

Kerala exit polls 2026: UDF expected to win coastal state in tight contest with LDF

Kerala exit polls 2026: UDF expected to win coastal state in tight contest with LDF

NEW DELHI: With the gap between the Left-led LDF and the Congress-led Democratic Front not wide, exit polls predict a tough contest between the two warring factions. Opinion polls show the UDF is expected to straddle a majority with 72 seats in Kerala’s 140-member assembly. However, the LDF is expected to lag not far behind … Read more

Kerala elections 2026: 5 factors that could decide the verdict

Kerala elections 2026: 5 factors that could decide the verdict

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 Polling Date: The results of the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 will be announced on May 4, 2026. New Delhi: The story of Kerala is different this time. As the state prepares to vote for 140 parliamentary seats tomorrow (April 9), it’s no longer the old story of “change of government every … Read more

Kerala elections: Venugopal writes to CM Vijayan, claims ‘deal’ with BJP; questions ‘breakfast meeting’ with Sitharaman

Kerala elections: Venugopal writes to CM Vijayan, claims 'deal' with BJP; questions 'breakfast meeting' with Sitharaman

New Delhi: Congress leader KC Venugopal on Tuesday wrote an open letter to the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayanasked “10 questions” about what he called a secret understanding between the ruling left and the ruling party bjp.In his letter, Venugopal said the issues reflected widespread local discussions and asked Vijayan to respond.“As Kerala once again … Read more

A battle of promises and a bigger promise: Decoding the manifestos of all parties in the Kerala conflict

A battle of promises and a bigger promise: Decoding the manifestos of all parties in the Kerala conflict

new delhi: as kerala Heading into the 2026 parliamentary elections, the race is no longer just a contest of ideology or leadership, but increasingly a battle of commitments. From welfare spending and free services to massive infrastructure and economic transformation programmes, all three fronts – LDF, UDF and BJP lead confidentiality agreement – Unveiled a … Read more

Will the Pinarayi brand survive the election cycle in Kerala?

Will the Pinarayi brand survive the election cycle in Kerala?

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Growing voter unease, financial pressure and divisions within the CPM will test whether his governance model is strong enough to challenge the country’s succession modelThe 2026 Kerala Assembly elections will be a defining political moment, not just for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) but more importantly for the chief minister … Read more

‘Decades of deception’: BJP slams LDF, UDF ahead of Kerala polls; says voters are choosing between two similar fronts

'Decades of deception': BJP slams LDF, UDF ahead of Kerala polls; says voters are choosing between two similar fronts

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh (ANI) New Delhi: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), accusing them of “cheating” the people of Kerala for decades.Addressing a public meeting in the Palaval Assembly constituency, Singh said the two alliances may look different … Read more