ramesh vadakara

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

"The discussion was very positive and we are very hopeful that the Congress leaders will accept our demand.A second round of discussion will be held next week," said Varghese George, secretary general of SJ (D).

The AITUC general secretary Kanam Rajendran slammed union minister of state for home affairs Mullappally Ramachandran for his statement over the murder of RMP leader T P Chandrasekharan.

LDF district convener Mukkam Muhammad said vehicular traffic has been exempted from the hartal.

Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS) central committee meeting held in Cherthala on Thursday resolved to complete the membership campaign in the state by February 15.

The investigation team probing the case of attempted murder of former CPM leader COT Nazeer took a car used by MLA A N Shamseer into custody following charges that it was in the Innova the accused hatched the conspiracy to attack Nazeer.

SDPI's support for UDF in Lok Sabha elections stirs controversy. Congress cautious amid criticism from BJP/LDF over alleged extremist group alliance. The significance of SDPI's backing, especially in key constituencies like Wayanad, raises concerns about voter perceptions.

Noted Malayalam litterateur Punathil Kunjabdulla passed away in Kozhikode on Friday.

The Congress appears to be deliberately delaying its candidates' list in Kerala. If sources are to be believed, the party is waiting for the BJP to announce its candidates first. The party leadership reportedly took the decision to delay its announcement till Sunday as it fears there will be severe unrest once it is done.

No sitting seats of the Congress will be given to UDF's constituents said Congress leaders during their discussion with the Socialist Janata (Democratic) leaders.