Review of Left Democratic Front (LDF)’s Assembly election debacle in Kerala. CPI(M) notes that its messaging about transformational development did not resonate among the middle classes. The growing influence of caste- and religion-tinted identity politics causes an erosion of the party’s basic voters, namely ‘workers, agricultural workers and poor peasants’
Only 28 of the 76 councillors support the resolution; UDF says the cut in Plan funds was offset by ₹84 crore allocated under the 16th Finance Commission, which could be used without restrictions
Kannur district panchayat says ₹12.73 crore was slashed from its development allocation, disrupting welfare schemes and development projects
V.D. Satheesan alleges that Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan is trying to ‘foment communal sentiments' against Congress-led UDF govt
No-confidence motion, moved by LDF against Diya Binu, regarded as youngest chairperson of any civic body in the country, was carried with support of 17 councillors, including four Congress members and UDF vice-chairperson
T.P. Ramakrishnan, who held a brief closed-door meeting with the CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam, signalled that the rapprochement was not immediately at hand. He said the discussions were in their nascent stages and denied any rift in the coalition. Viswam merely stated that “CPI and CPI(M) pursued the same politics”
Party’s State secretary Binoy Viswam says it is necessary for Left Democratic Front’s unity; he adds that the demand is intended to strengthen the front
From ₹133.34 crore in the last Budget of the previous LDF government, the allocation has plummeted to ₹23.67 crore in the UDF government’s revised Budget
Notice addressed to deputy director of Local Self-Governments department carries signatures of all 12 Opposition councillors; move also expected to receive backing of six Congress councillors
Mayor alleges that as the BJP has over the past six months of its stint in the Corporation earned a good impression from general public, CPI(M) leaders are attempting to dump waste all around the city and spread fake news. LDF says Mayor is making contradictory statements instead of giving clear answers to questions raised by people, Opposition and media
CPI State assistant secretary P.P. Suneer, MP, says the issue should be discussed within the LDF and the matter cannot be closed unilaterally
In a Facebook post, Puthalath Dinesan says ‘several shortcomings’ in party’s election campaign, including candidate selection, delay in taking action in Sabarimala gold loss row and failure to effectively counter UDF’s campaign, contributed to LDF’s defeat
Bill says the tax revision pertaining to low-alcohol beverages will take effect only after a notification by the government in the official gazette. LDF objects to the Bill on the grounds that UDF government is passing it without referring it to the House’s Subject Committee
Seeking leave of the House for an adjournment debate, CPI legislator G.R. Anil said the local bodies were facing a serious crisis
LDF writes to Chief Minister seeking urgent intervention over the alleged violations of rules and anti-democratic actions of the BJP-led council
Opposition walks out after Speaker disallows its notice for an adjournment motion