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Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Health Minister of criminal negligence over "experimental drugs" at SAT Hospital
On October 20, 2026, Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Health Minister of criminal negligence for allegedly distributing "experimental drugs" to SMA patients at SAT Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. The SAT Superintendent clarified that Natco pharma provided a generic version of Roche Pharma's Risdiplam, priced at ₹15,900 per bottle instead of Rs. 6.3 lakhs, which was approved by the CDSCO.
Marco Rubio meets S. Jaishankar in Mumbai to discuss energy and defense
On October 20, 2026, Marco Rubio met S. Jaishankar in Mumbai to discuss energy and defense. The CJP sought a hearing for Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, while JNUSU ended a 17-day strike. Mohan Bhagwat warned against agitations. Amit Shah visited Punjab, and the Gujarat government proposed gifting land to Yusuf Pathan. Cristiano Ronaldo received a 30-day suspension.
RMP slams UDF government for undermining anti-corruption stand in CMRL-Exalogic payoff case
The Revolutionary Marxist Party (RMP) criticized the United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s stand in the Kerala High Court regarding the CMRL-Exalogic payoff case involving Pinarayi Vijayan, T. Veena, and P.A. Mohamed Riyas. K.K. Rema and N. Venu alleged the government undermined its anti-corruption position. Despite a preliminary inquiry, the court ordered the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to register two FIRs.
Supreme Court to hear ₹2.78 crore CMRL bribery case and YSRCP extension plea
A special Supreme Court Bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana will hear pleas on October 21, 2026. The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, seeks an extension after the Andhra Pradesh High Court refused one on October 18, 2026. Additionally, the court hears Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena T., and P.A. Mohamed Riyas regarding an alleged CMRL bribery case involving ₹2.78 crore.
V.D. Satheesan refuses to disclose identity of private individual who sponsored flight to Malappuram
V.D. Satheesan refused to disclose the identity of a private individual who sponsored his flight to Malappuram on Monday following six deaths in a disaster. During a Wednesday press conference, he defended the trip and K.M. Shaji using a friend's car, stating no public money was spent. He also sanctioned foreign trips for ministers sponsored by organizations or friends.
Minor fire breaks out in shed behind Pinarayi Vijayan's Cantonment House residence
A minor fire broke out around 10 p.m. on Saturday in a shed behind Cantonment House, the official residence of Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram. Four fire and rescue units from Chenkalchoola and Chacka controlled the blaze, which did not spread. Vijayan had not moved into the house due to maintenance work.
CM V.D. Satheesan treks from Pampa to Sabarimala Ayyappa temple for Thulam pujas
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan visited the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple for the five-day monthly pujas of Thulam. Accompanied by K. Muraleedharan and P.C. Vishnunadh, he trekked from Pampa at 3 p.m., reaching the Sannidhanam after 5 p.m. He reviewed preparations for next month's pilgrimage season. E.D. Prasad Namboothiri and Thantri Kandararu Brahmadathan opened the sanctum sanctorum.
LDF convener alleges ED is politically maligning Pinarayi Vijayan by pasting notice at residence
T.P. Ramakrishnan, Left Democratic Front convener, alleged in Thrissur on October 18, 2026, that the Enforcement Directorate is politically maligning Pinarayi Vijayan by pasting a notice at his residence. He criticized the government for unilaterally discontinuing Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board projects and questioned how high-alcohol wine sales were permitted through a bakery at Meladoor.
Parents oppose Keralam's plan to replace ₹5.4 lakh Risdiplam with Natco generic
Parents of children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Keralam met opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan and Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty to oppose the state government's decision to replace Roche Pharma's Risdiplam, costing ₹5.4 lakh per bottle, with a generic from Natco Pharma. Vijayan urged Health Minister K. Muraleedharan to reconsider cutting the ₹30 crore sanctioned for 118 children aged up to 12 until 25. The Cure SMA Foundation of India claims the generic's efficacy and safety are unproven.
BJP, BJYM march turns violent as 200 workers demand Pinarayi Vijayan's resignation
On Friday, a Bharatiya Janata Party and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha march to the Keralam Assembly turned violent. Over 200 workers protested alleged Kerala Public Service Commission irregularities and demanded Pinarayi Vijayan's resignation following Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau cases involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited. Police used water cannons and two rounds of tear gas, allegedly injuring Adeena Bharathi and a journalist.
Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF government and Gyanesh Kumar of advancing RSS agenda
Pinarayi Vijayan, Communist Party of India (Marxist) member, accused the United Democratic Front government and Gyanesh Kumar of advancing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh agenda. Speaking in Kannur on October 18, 2026, he defended KIIFB projects worth rupees one lakh crore, claiming rupees 40,000 crore was implemented over ten years. He criticized the BJP and alleged the Citizenship Amendment Act promoted religion-based citizenship.
CPI(M) secretary claims ED letter lacks evidence, alleges UDF government political alignment
M. V. Govindan, CPI(M) State secretary, stated on October 16, 2026, that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) letter involving Pinarayi Vijayan lacks evidence. He alleged the UDF government, led by V. D. Satheesan, is politically aligning with the ED. Govindan noted only 54 of 2,000 ED cases reached court and defended KIIFB for managing ₹1 lakh crore in projects.
