Author: Vivek Narayanan

Kalpetta – Union Minister Smriti Irani has set her sights on challenging Rahul Gandhi’s dominance in Kerala’s Wayanad. Irani, rallying in support of BJP candidate K Surendran, accused Gandhi of betrayal and opportunism, warning Wayanad against falling prey to the Congress scion’s alleged deceit. In a fiery speech delivered during a roadshow in Wayanad, Smriti […]

The roadshow, with nearly ten thousand Congress supporters and local leaders from Kozhikode and Malappuram, culminated at the collectorate, amidst a fervent wave of supporters chanting slogans. 

Madin Academy, nestled in Swalath Nagar, Malappuram, known for its remarkable contributions to spirituality, knowledge dissemination, and humanitarian aid, has been orchestrating this spiritual gathering for numerous years.

However, political analysts believe BJP's K Surendran could shake things up by potentially drawing traditional Congress votes, bolstering CPI's chances. "The BJP's seriousness in every constituency signals a tough fight for Rahul Gandhi," remarked Avinash Mohan, an environmentalist from Kalpetta.

 During the event, Jagan addressed various issues, including allegations against the TDP and his government's achievements. He urged supporters to stand united against the opposition and emphasized the importance of voting for YSRCP.

The ruling CPM in Kerala criticized the Enforcement Directorate's move to file a money-laundering case against the state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter and her IT firm, alleging that the Central agency was acting as a "daily labourer" for the BJP.

Highlighting the significance of innovative technologies in the biomedical field, Dr. Srinivas stated that AIIMS is committed to collaborating with academic and research institutions, particularly CSIR. He commended CSIR-NIIST Director Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan and his team for offering an alternative solution for the disposal of pathogenic biomedical waste.

In interactions with people in the area (sample size of 35 people, location: Valiyathura harbour), the Newindian team found that voters are visibly uninterested in exercising their franchise. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the majority of coastal Thiruvananthapuram marched to the polling booths to cast their vote for NOTA over the main candidates.

The Congress leadership in Kerala is mulling alternatives, including crowdfunding, to raise money to manage its campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls in the state.

The state government counsel argues that this is a violation of constitutional principles and is an arbitrary move. The state government also contended that Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is accused of keeping the bills pending for an indefinite period and later referring them to the president.