Kerala Assembly Election 2021

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2021 2016

Kerala

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UPDATED ON 01 FEB, 12:20 PM IST

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BJP, Congress have alliance in Kerala, says Pinarayi Vijayan

Published on Mar 28, 2021 05:57 AM IST

Vijayan further claimed that the opposition is trying to block the functioning of the government through the constant allegations.

ANI | , Kochi

Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Erumeli Ayyappa temple, Vavarswami shrine

Rahul Gandhi's Erumeli visit comes at a time when the opposition parties are targeting the LDF over Sabarimala women entry issue in the election campaign.

Rahul Gandhi claimed the Congress-UDF manifesto is a people's manifesto, a manifesto which will give wings to citizens' dreams. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

Published on Mar 27, 2021 11:02 PM IST

PTI | , Kerala

Rahul Gandhi says Kerala’s economy central issue, pegs NYAY as solution

Rahul Gandhi said Kerala’s economy resembles a car without fuel and that chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan is looking for answers to the state’s problems in the wrong place.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi credited the people of Kerala as the inspiration behind his poll promise. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Mar 27, 2021 08:40 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

‘Transgenders can be better leaders’: Kerala’s first trans candidate

Anannyah Kumari Alex is contesting the 2021 Kerala assembly polls on a Democratic Social Justice Party ticket

Updated on Mar 26, 2021 05:07 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

UDF holds dawn-to-dusk shutdown in Kerala's Idukki against ruling LDF

The UDF leaders alleged that the government has not yet taken any steps to make necessary amendments in the land assignment act of 1964.

Uttar Pradesh on Thursday announced a complete shutdown for 2 days starting from Friday 10 pm till Monday 5 am as Covid cases in the state continue to rise.(File photo for representation)

Published on Mar 26, 2021 07:37 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

BJP hopes to chug into Palakkad with 'Metroman' Sreedharan's candidature

The BJP, buoyed by its success in Palakkad in the recent civic polls, has fielded the 88-year old Sreedharan to fight it out with the 38 year-old Parambil, seeking a hatrick of terms.

At 88, age seems to be no barrier for Sreedharan to fit himself into the garb of a seasoned politician, as stated by his critics.(ANI file photo)

Published on Mar 25, 2021 10:27 AM IST

PTI | , Palakkad

'BJP to be the kingmaker in Kerala', says E Sreedharan in Malampuzha rally

Currently, the BJP has only one MLA in the Kerala assembly. During the election campaign, the party has projected itself as the alternative to UDF and LDF and is hoping to finally get a grip over the state.

Metro Man' E Sreedharan addresses a public meeting.(ANI file photo)

Published on Mar 25, 2021 09:20 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Shivani, New Delhi

BJP offers a ‘love jihad’ law in Kerala manifesto

The manifesto also promises free laptops for students and free cooking gas cylinders to economically weaker sections.

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar releases the NDA manifesto ahead of Kerala Assembly polls in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. (PTI PHOTO.)

Published on Mar 25, 2021 03:45 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Thiruvananthapuram

Laws to contain ‘love jihad’, protect customs of Sabarimala figure in NDA manifesto

Like the ruling Left Democratic Front and opposition Congress-led UDF’s manifestos sops are plenty in the NDA manifesto also. Releasing it the Union minister said the NDA manifesto was progressive, dynamic and development-oriented.

Published on Mar 25, 2021 02:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Kerala CM can’t wash his hands off in smuggling case: Amit Shah

Addressing a poll rally in Kochi, Shah said that those involved in harassing nuns from Kerala on a train in Jhansi will be brought to justice

Home minister Amit Shah addresses a public meeting in Kerala on Wednesday. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 24, 2021 05:31 PM IST

ByRamesh Babu

In Kerala rally, Amit Shah takes jibe at Cong; says confident BJP will form govt

Shah also asserted the BJP will form its government after the assembly election and said that voters in Kerala are now seeing the party as an alternative to the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a roadshow, in Medinipur on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Mar 24, 2021 01:13 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Shivani, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Don't want to build govt at your expense: Rahul Gandhi’s jibe at BJP

Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government over the farmers' protests against the three farm laws.

Published on Mar 23, 2021 02:29 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Shivani

Rahul slams PM Modi, Vijayan govts; asserts UDF will come to power in Kerala

Describing it as a "silent revolution" in the Congress and the UDF, he said its results could be seen after the polls.

Addressing corner meetings in Ernakulam and Alappuzha districts in support of candidates of Congress-led UDF, Gandhi expressed confidence the UDF will form the next government.(ANI)

Published on Mar 22, 2021 09:49 PM IST

PTI | , Kochi, Alappuzha

'Women are much more powerful than men': Rahul Gandhi pulls out Aikido

This is not the first time that the Congress leader has shown his skills. From swimming with fishermen in Kerala to shaking a leg, Gandhi has done everything to woo the voters while campaigning.

Rahul Gandhi's visit to Kerala comes ahead of the state polls next month.(Congress/Twitter)

Published on Mar 22, 2021 03:48 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Congress banks on old war horse Oomen Chandy to regain power in Kerala

At 77, former Kerala chief minister Oomen Chandy continues to be a trouble shooter for the Congress in the election-bound state

Congress leader and former Kerala chief minister Oomen Chandy with his sister in Kottayam. (Vivek Nair/HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 22, 2021 09:59 AM IST

ByRamesh Babu

Ministry of happiness, focus on NYAY: UDF releases manifesto for Kerala polls

The election for the 140-member Kerala assembly will be held on April 6. The counting of votes will take place on May 2.

The UDF leaders releasing their election manifesto in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday,(ANI Photo)

Published on Mar 20, 2021 04:29 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi

What makes electoral politics in Kerala unique?

Kerala is not the only state where political power changes hands regularly. Tamil Nadu had this tradition for 32 uninterrupted years, until J Jayalalithaa led the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) to a consecutive victory in the 2016 elections.

A worker puts up an election campaign banner of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, ahead of the Assembly polls, in Kochi. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Mar 20, 2021 06:32 AM IST

ByRoshan Kishore, Abhishek Jha, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

LDF manifesto in Kerala promises pension for housewives, 40 lakh new jobs

At the release of the manifesto, LDF leaders said the front was certain to retain power and the government intended to showcase more welfare and developmental works in the next five years.

LDF convener A Vijayaraghavan (C) rleaing the ruling front’s manifesto ahead of Kerala Assembly polls in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 19, 2021 07:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram

Retaining Nemom key to BJP’s Kerala push

With nearly 200,000 voters, the urban constituency has a sizable upper caste Hindu population.

BJP candidate Kummanam Rajasekharan having sadya at the house of a party worker. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 19, 2021 05:33 AM IST

ByRamesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram

'Parties using Sabarimala issue to target govt': Pinarayi Vijayan

Expressing confidence that the Left Democratic Front, led by CPI(M), will return to power, the CM said the opposition parties were targeting the government with an eye on elections.

“We have made it clear that we are with believers. Once the court takes a final decision we will talk to all concerned parties,” said Pinarayi Vijayan. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)

Updated on Mar 19, 2021 05:26 AM IST

ByRamesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala: A state of multi-layered bipolar polity

The southern state has a uniquely multicultural society and there are entrenched pockets of support for various political actors in different parts of Kerala

A worker puts up an election campaign banner of Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, ahead of the assembly polls, in Kochi. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 19, 2021 01:45 PM IST

ByRoshan Kishore and Abhishek Jha, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Sitaram Yechury’s Sabarimala comment gives Cong, BJP ammo to attack Kerala govt

The Congress and the BJP sought to leverage Sitaram Yechury’s comments on the Sabarimala issue to corner the Left Democratic Front government in Kerala. The two parties said his comments exposed the hollowness of the recent soft corner of the CPI (M) towards devotees.

Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury defended the Kerala government’s handling of the protests in Sabarimala temple. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Published on Mar 17, 2021 04:34 PM IST

ByRamesh Babu

PC Thomas-led faction leaves NDA ahead of Kerala Assembly election

Thomas helped the NDA register the NDA its maiden electoral victory in Kerala in 2004. His faction contested on four constituencies in the last election, but this time, the BJP was not ready to part with a single seat.

Updated on Mar 17, 2021 10:44 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi

Need third front in country, says NCP's Sharad Pawar, welcomes PC Chacko

Pawar's comments came after Chacko, a former member of Parliament from Thrissur Lok Sabha seat from the Congress party, joined the NCP formally in presence of NCP chief and Yechury.

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar addresses a press meet, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Mar 16, 2021 09:26 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Shivani, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

RSS ideologue leaves BJP red-faced with claim of secret understanding with Left

Former editor of the Organiser and senior functionary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) R Balashankar said he suspected a discreet understanding between the BJP and the Left Front in at least three constituencies - Chenganoor, Aranmula and Ranni.

Tripura Chief Minister and BJP leader Biplab Kumar Deb during an election rally in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. (PTI)

Published on Mar 16, 2021 08:22 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Dalit woman seeking justice for minor daughters to contest against Kerala CM

The woman insisted that he wa not being prompted by any political party although the Congress said it is likely to support her.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (PTI)

Published on Mar 16, 2021 07:29 PM IST

ByRamesh Babu

Former Congress leader PC Chacko, who left party last week, joins NCP

"Once again, I am back in the LDF as a part of NCP," Chacko said after joining the party formally.

Former Congress leader PC Chacko joins Nationalist Congress Party, in the presence of party chief Sharad Pawar.

Updated on Mar 16, 2021 07:42 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Shivani

Kerala Congress list has 55% new faces, party calls it ‘generational shift’

Only three candidates are above 70, including former CM Oommen Chandy, and only eight women figured in the list. This time in Congress list, 42 are graduates, two medical doctors and two PhD scholars as well

Updated on Mar 15, 2021 06:16 PM IST

ByRamesh Babu

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan files nomination papers from Dharmadam

Vijayan, who submitted two sets of papers, arrived at the Kannur collectorate at around 11 AM following Covid-19 protocols.

A worker puts up an election campaign banner of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, ahead of the Assembly polls, in Kochi, Friday, March 5, 2021. (PTI)

Published on Mar 15, 2021 12:33 PM IST

PTI | , Kannur

BJP names 112 in Kerala; Cong fields over 50% new candidates

Actor Suresh Gopi and leader of opposition in the state Ramesh Chennithala were also given tickets by the two parties for the upcoming polls.

E Sreedharan and former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy were among the prominent names that figured in the candidate list released by the BJP and Congress(ANI Photo)

Updated on Mar 15, 2021 05:12 AM IST

ByRamesh Babu, Thiruvanthapuram

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Vijayan further claimed that the opposition is trying to block the functioning of the government through the constant allegations.

Rahul Gandhi's Erumeli visit comes at a time when the opposition parties are targeting the LDF over Sabarimala women entry issue in the election campaign.

Rahul Gandhi said Kerala’s economy resembles a car without fuel and that chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan is looking for answers to the state’s problems in the wrong place.

Anannyah Kumari Alex is contesting the 2021 Kerala assembly polls on a Democratic Social Justice Party ticket

The UDF leaders alleged that the government has not yet taken any steps to make necessary amendments in the land assignment act of 1964.

The BJP, buoyed by its success in Palakkad in the recent civic polls, has fielded the 88-year old Sreedharan to fight it out with the 38 year-old Parambil, seeking a hatrick of terms.

Currently, the BJP has only one MLA in the Kerala assembly. During the election campaign, the party has projected itself as the alternative to UDF and LDF and is hoping to finally get a grip over the state.

The manifesto also promises free laptops for students and free cooking gas cylinders to economically weaker sections.

Like the ruling Left Democratic Front and opposition Congress-led UDF’s manifestos sops are plenty in the NDA manifesto also. Releasing it the Union minister said the NDA manifesto was progressive, dynamic and development-oriented.

Addressing a poll rally in Kochi, Shah said that those involved in harassing nuns from Kerala on a train in Jhansi will be brought to justice

Shah also asserted the BJP will form its government after the assembly election and said that voters in Kerala are now seeing the party as an alternative to the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).

Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government over the farmers' protests against the three farm laws.

Describing it as a "silent revolution" in the Congress and the UDF, he said its results could be seen after the polls.

This is not the first time that the Congress leader has shown his skills. From swimming with fishermen in Kerala to shaking a leg, Gandhi has done everything to woo the voters while campaigning.

At 77, former Kerala chief minister Oomen Chandy continues to be a trouble shooter for the Congress in the election-bound state

The election for the 140-member Kerala assembly will be held on April 6. The counting of votes will take place on May 2.

Kerala is not the only state where political power changes hands regularly. Tamil Nadu had this tradition for 32 uninterrupted years, until J Jayalalithaa led the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) to a consecutive victory in the 2016 elections.

At the release of the manifesto, LDF leaders said the front was certain to retain power and the government intended to showcase more welfare and developmental works in the next five years.

With nearly 200,000 voters, the urban constituency has a sizable upper caste Hindu population.

Expressing confidence that the Left Democratic Front, led by CPI(M), will return to power, the CM said the opposition parties were targeting the government with an eye on elections.

The southern state has a uniquely multicultural society and there are entrenched pockets of support for various political actors in different parts of Kerala

The Congress and the BJP sought to leverage Sitaram Yechury’s comments on the Sabarimala issue to corner the Left Democratic Front government in Kerala. The two parties said his comments exposed the hollowness of the recent soft corner of the CPI (M) towards devotees.

Thomas helped the NDA register the NDA its maiden electoral victory in Kerala in 2004. His faction contested on four constituencies in the last election, but this time, the BJP was not ready to part with a single seat.

Pawar's comments came after Chacko, a former member of Parliament from Thrissur Lok Sabha seat from the Congress party, joined the NCP formally in presence of NCP chief and Yechury.

Former editor of the Organiser and senior functionary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) R Balashankar said he suspected a discreet understanding between the BJP and the Left Front in at least three constituencies - Chenganoor, Aranmula and Ranni.

The woman insisted that he wa not being prompted by any political party although the Congress said it is likely to support her.

"Once again, I am back in the LDF as a part of NCP," Chacko said after joining the party formally.

Only three candidates are above 70, including former CM Oommen Chandy, and only eight women figured in the list. This time in Congress list, 42 are graduates, two medical doctors and two PhD scholars as well

Vijayan, who submitted two sets of papers, arrived at the Kannur collectorate at around 11 AM following Covid-19 protocols.

Actor Suresh Gopi and leader of opposition in the state Ramesh Chennithala were also given tickets by the two parties for the upcoming polls.

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