Kerala Opposition Criticizes CPI(M) for Divisive Remarks

15 UPDATES · 15 DAYS · 3 JAN 2026 — 17 JAN 2026

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Latest · 17 Jan 2026

Kerala's Opposition Leader, V.D. Satheesan, refuted allegations of UDF mismanagement, claiming contributions to the CMDRF and accusing the CPI(M) of spreading false information.

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3Jan

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The Hindu

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12Jan

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The Hindu

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The Hindu

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17Jan

The Hindu

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Kerala's Opposition Leader, V.D. Satheesan, refuted allegations of UDF mismanagement, claiming contributions to the CMDRF and accusing the CPI(M) of spreading false information.

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