CPI(M) leaders Pinarayi Vijayan and MV Govindan accused the Kerala government and ruling-front organisations of politically motivated employee transfers, harassment and anti-employee policies. They cited the death of a Kasaragod clerk and a doctor’s alleged heart attack, demanding government intervention
Kerala Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday demanded withdrawal of the order directing full rendition of Vande Mataram during Independence Day celebrations, alleging the UDF government was surrendering to the RSS agenda. CPI(M) leader P Rajeev also criticised the decision
CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday criticised Kerala’s decision to end doorstep delivery of social security pensions through cooperative banks, alleging it would weaken the welfare scheme. The government has mandated DBT to Aadhaar-linked accounts, except for bedridden beneficiaries
Kerala Transport Minister C P John said free travel for women on KSRTC buses will start on June 15 and will be funded by the state government. He assured it will not impact KSRTC salaries or pensions, with Cabinet details pending
The new UDF government in Kerala led by Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced free KSRTC bus travel for women, increased honorariums for welfare workers, a senior citizens department, and a reinvestigation into an alleged Youth Congress assault case
Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi congratulated Chief Minister V D Satheesan after the Congress-led UDF government assumed office in Kerala, expressing confidence in progress, inclusive governance, and development while urging the new administration to begin work immediately
V D Satheesan officially assumed office as Kerala Chief Minister, leading a 21-member cabinet that held its first meeting amid heavy rain in Thiruvananthapuram. The new government marks a political shift after 10 years, with key decisions expected soon
The Congress-led UDF government headed by V.D. Satheesan will take oath in Kerala on Monday at Thiruvananthapuram. Senior Congress leaders are expected to attend the ceremony as the UDF returns to power after a decade with a 21-member cabinet
Congress leader K C Venugopal accepted the party’s decision to appoint V D Satheesan as Kerala Chief Minister and pledged full support to the new UDF government. He said party interests come first and dismissed concerns over internal divisions after the leadership choice
