Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams CPI(M) defectors, cites rise of ‘parliamentary ambitions’
Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala Chief Minister, addressed the recent defections of three CPI(M) leaders who are contesting as Independents. He expressed concern over their decision to contest against the party and labeled it a betrayal. Vijayan stated that these leaders had long political legacies and should not have joined forces with rivals. He also defended the party's decision to field P.K. Shyamala, wife of CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan, from Taliparamba, asserting that she was a senior leader in her own right.
3 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Veteran CPI(M) leader M.M. Mani predicts an LDF victory in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.
— The Hindu
The All India Congress Committee (ECI) filed a petition against Kairali, alleging the channel disseminated fabricated images to defame AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal.
4 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Following allegations of fake Aadhaar card fabrication and bogus voting, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) formally requested an investigation by the State Election Commission.
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