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The 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly commenced with Pro-tem Speaker G Sudhakaran administering oaths to newly elected MLAs. Several legislators chose solemn affirmation over religious oath-taking, while members also took oath in multiple languages including Malayalam, Tamil, English and Kannada-Malayalam

“The Cabinet has decided to scrap the Thiruvananthapuram–Kasaragod semi-high-speed rail corridor project called SilverLine,” Satheesan said at the start of his press conference following a Cabinet meeting chaired by him.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan resigned after the CPI(M)-led LDF’s heavy poll defeat, handing power to the Congress-led UDF. Asked to continue till a successor is named, his exit ends a decade-long tenure marked by crisis management, controversies, and centralised governance

K C Venugopal of the Indian National Congress said the UDF’s Kerala win reflects rejection of “arrogance and corruption” under Pinarayi Vijayan and the LDF, while alleging misrule, political alliances, and celebrating a “historic” mandate

Pinarayi Vijayan trails along with several ministers as United Democratic Front gains strong leads in Kerala polls. Left Democratic Front faces anti-incumbency pressure, signaling a potential shift in power as counting progresses

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired his final Cabinet meeting before election results, approving compensation for Valparai accident victims and key administrative decisions, as the state awaits verdict on whether he secures a historic third consecutive term

The return of power cuts and a proposed Milma milk price hike in Kerala have sparked political debate days after polling. The developments contrast with the LDF’s campaign claims of uninterrupted power supply and stable prices ahead of the results announcement

At least 12 people died and several were injured in a fireworks unit explosion in Thrissur during Pooram preparations. PM Narendra Modi announced compensation, while authorities launched a probe into suspected safety lapses amid large-scale rescue and emergency operations

More than 6.1 crore voters across Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry will cast their votes in single-phase Assembly elections. Assam sees BJP aiming for a third consecutive term, while Kerala’s CPI(M)-led LDF seeks to extend its historic break from alternating power with UDF.

Senior Congress leaders criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for using allegedly derogatory remarks against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy amid an escalating war of words, saying his conduct set a poor example and diverted attention from key governance issues

A public war of words between Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan intensified, with both leaders exchanging letters, defending governance records, and raising allegations, as the dispute turned personal during Keralam’s election campaign, which concluded on Tuesday

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hit back at Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over his “Nee po mone Vijaya” remark during a Kerala campaign. The exchange has escalated political tensions ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections in the State

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy claimed full credit for Telangana’s growth while criticising Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for relying on legacy gains. He dismissed the BRS decade as disastrous and ended his letter with a mocking remark aimed at Vijayan

The LDF government in Kerala has released its progress report ahead of Assembly polls, claiming nearly 97 per cent of its 2021 promises have been fulfilled. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted achievements in housing, poverty reduction, and development

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hit back at Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over criticism during an election campaign, defending Kerala’s welfare model and governance record while inviting him to visit the state and learn from its development initiatives

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come under criticism for claiming implementation of six guarantees in Telangana, with political observers and opposition questioning the claims, while his recent remarks in Kerala and past statements have also triggered controversies.

The CPI(M) State unit criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for remarks against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, recalling his earlier reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “big brother” and questioning Telangana’s development claims compared to Kerala.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s sharp criticism of the CPI during his campaign in Keralam has triggered discontent within the CPI’s Telangana unit. His remarks equating votes for CPI and LDF with support for the BJP drew strong rebuttals from CPI state secretary Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao.

Political row erupts in Kerala over Social Democratic Party of India support, with Communist Party of India (Marxist) saying it won’t refuse votes, while Indian National Congress alleges a tacit deal ahead of Assembly polls

KC Venugopal accused Pinarayi Vijayan of targeting Rahul Gandhi while avoiding criticism of Narendra Modi. He asserted UDF unity and confidence in electoral victory in Wayanad