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Kerala Congress (M) Leader Jose K Mani Resigns From Rajya Sabha
Kerala Congress (M) leader Jose K Mani announced his resignation as a Rajya Sabha MP on January 9. Mani, who gained the Upper House membership through the United Democratic Front (UDF) support, stated that he resigned “for upholding morality in political life.” Jose K Mani-led Kerala Congress (M) had joined CPI (M) headed LDF due to the emergence of internal disagreements with senior Kerala Congress leader P J Joseph.
Tags: Kerala Congress M, Kerala, CPI(M), rajya sabha, Jose K Mani, UDF
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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After Serving As Sweeper, Kerala Woman Wins Local Body Polls
After being a sweeper at Kollam's Pathanapuram District Panchayat office for 10 years, 46-year-old A Anandavalli became the block Panchayat President. The Dalit woman who contested on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, won the recently concluded local body polls by 654 votes. Stating that she has responsibilities now, Anandavalli said, “Only my party can do such things. I am really indebted to it”.
Tags: Kerala, CPI(M), Woman Empowerment, Panchayat Election
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Congress To Contest 2021 West Bengal Elections With Left Parties
West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has announced the party will join hands with the Left parties to face the upcoming assembly polls. Adhir said, "Today the Congress High command has formally approved the electoral alliance with the Left parties in the impending election". Moreover, he has accused the Trinamool Congress of opening doors to BJP in the state, citing their coalition in 1999 Lok Sabha Polls.
Tags: Congress, CPI(M), West Bengal, Assembly Elections 2021
Courtesy: India TV News
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Tripura Journalists Attacked While Covering BJP-CPI(M)'s Skirmish
Three local journalists have been attacked during a clash between the ruling BJP and the opposition CPI(M) at Tripura's Khayerpur on December 21. Police said, "About 4-5 persons were wounded and the three scribes were attacked". The Agartala Press Club has condemned the incident and demanded "exemplary" punishment to the perpetrators. While the CPI(M) has blamed the BJP, the latter said their members would help in identifying the "real… read-more
Tags: journalist, Tripura, BJP, CPI(M)
Courtesy: NDTV
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Kerala: Ruling CPI(M)'s Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Quits Citing Ill-health
Just ahead of two upcoming major elections in Kerala, the ruling CPI(M)'s secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has stepped down from the post on November 13. He tendered his resignation on the ground of ill-health. The Congress has been demanding Kodiyeri to step down following the corruption cases surfaced lately. Recently, the CPI(M) leader's son, Bineesh Kodiyeri, was arrested in connection with a money laundering case.
Tags: Kerala, CPI(M), Elections, Congress
Courtesy: Bengaluru Mirrors
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Kerala CPI(M) Leader's Son Arrested In Money Laundering Case
On the basis of drug peddler Anoop Mohammed's confessions, Enforcement Directorate officials have arrested actor Bineesh Kodiyeri for his alleged involvement in money laundering activities. Bineesh is the son of former Kerala Home Minister and incumbent Kerala State Secretary of CPI(M) Kodiyeri Balakrishnan. Bineesh was produced in the court before the ED officials took him under custody for four days. Reportedly, he was questioned in drug… read-more
Tags: Kerala, MONEY LAUNDERING, Drug Case, CPI(M)
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
