Page 5 - Latest Updates on CPI(M)
Unlike 2019, Oppn offers strong alternative to BJP in 2024: Binoy Viswam
However, Viswam criticised the Congress party's move to field Rahul Gandhi from the Wayanad constituency, terming it as a "strategic misstep."
 "Unlike 2019, Oppn offers strong alternative to BJP in 2024: Binoy Viswam")
Lok Sabha polls: Left Front urges Rahul Gandhi to contest from Hindi belt
CPI (M) state secretary M V Govindan said if the slogan is to defeat the BJP, Gandhi should contest from the Hindi belt
 "Lok Sabha polls: Left Front urges Rahul Gandhi to contest from Hindi belt")
Lok Sabha polls: It may not be a cakewalk for Rahul, Congress in Kerala
In the run-up to Lok Sabha polls, LDF appears to be better placed than in 2019 and BJP is leaving no stone unturned to emerge as a challenger in the state
 "Lok Sabha polls: It may not be a cakewalk for Rahul, Congress in Kerala")
Never accepted any electoral bonds funding; always opposed it: CPI(M)
"The fact is that the CPI(M) has refused to accept electoral bonds on principle. That is why it did not even open a designated State Bank of India account," the party said
 "Never accepted any electoral bonds funding; always opposed it: CPI(M)")
Kerala court rejects corruption complaint against CM over sand mining
The complainant had alleged that the government order (GO) permitting KMML to mine the sand was issued on instructions that came from the Chief Minister's Office
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ED summons harassment, will not appear: CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac
Senior CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac on Tuesday said he would not be appearing before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a FEMA case, terming the summons issued to him as "pure harassment"
 "ED summons harassment, will not appear: CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac")
SFI puts up unwelcoming banners against Kerala Guv ahead of his visit
The hartal in Idukki district was called by the LDF in protest against his non-assent to the Kerala Government Land Assignment (Amendment) Bill 2023
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ED summons former Kerala minister Thomas Isaac in KIIFB masala bonds case
ED sources said the fresh summons to Isaac has been issued in light of the HC allowing the agency to go ahead with the investigation, under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
 "ED summons former Kerala minister Thomas Isaac in KIIFB masala bonds case")
CPI(M) demands withdrawal of mandatory linkages to Aadhar-based payments
The first violation of the law by the central government is to divide job card holders into eligible and non-eligible for ABPS, the CPI(M) said
 "CPI(M) demands withdrawal of mandatory linkages to Aadhar-based payments")
Two alliance leaders to take oath as ministers in Kerala's CPI(M)-led govt
On Sunday, the LDF announced a cabinet reshuffle and said that the new ministers would be sworn in on December 29
 "Two alliance leaders to take oath as ministers in Kerala's CPI(M)-led govt")
CPI(M) chief Sitaram Yechury turns down Ayodhya Ram Temple invite
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has invited former Prime Ministers and leaders of leading political parties to the January 22 event
 "CPI(M) chief Sitaram Yechury turns down Ayodhya Ram Temple invite")
LDF announces cabinet reshuffle, new ministers to take oath on Dec 29
Transport minister, Antony Raju of the Democratic Kerala Congress and Ports Minister Ahammad Devarkovil of the Indian National League have tendered their resignations
 "LDF announces cabinet reshuffle, new ministers to take oath on Dec 29")
CPI (M) raises Silkyara tunnel incident in Rajya Sabha, demands fair probe
Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the House, Sivadasan termed the incident very painful and accused the tunnelling company of violating all security measures, rules and norms
 "CPI (M) raises Silkyara tunnel incident in Rajya Sabha, demands fair probe")
NIA books 8 for supplying explosives, drones to CPI (Maoist) in Telangana
The official said investigations have further revealed that the courier trio of Punem, Devanuri and Vollepogula had purchased and supplied a drilling machine to the Maoists in March
 "NIA books 8 for supplying explosives, drones to CPI (Maoist) in Telangana")
Kerala HC allows ED to summon CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac in KIIFB case
Isaac had termed the ED notice to him as a 'political move' by the BJP government at the Centre, alleging it was misusing all investigation agencies for its political gains
 "Kerala HC allows ED to summon CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac in KIIFB case")
Rajasthan polls 2023 LIVE: Amit Shah addresses rallies in 3 constituencies
Rajasthan state Assembly elections LIVE: Catch all the latest updates of Rajasthan elections 2023 here
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INDIA bloc parties want a review of coordination committee format
The constituents of INDIA are chafing at the Congress, which they allege is treating the half dozen INDIA committees as an opportunity to groom its second-rung leaders
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INDIA bloc's coordination panel to meet today at Sharad Pawar's residence
According to reports, the INDIA alliance can hold discussions on seat sharing, and a joint campaign plan is also on the table
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CPI(M) alleges large-scale rigging, demands fresh polls on 2 Tripura seats
"In Boxanagar constituency, the BJP won securing 89 per cent of the votes polled and 71 per cent in Dhanpur constituency. This is unprecedented in the state's history of elections," the CPI(M) said
 "CPI(M) alleges large-scale rigging, demands fresh polls on 2 Tripura seats")
BJP wins bypolls in Dhanpur, Boxanagar assembly seats in Tripura: EC
BJP's Tafajjal Hossain won the Boxanagar seat, which has around 66% minority voters, by 30,237 votes. Hossain got 34,146 votes, while his nearest rival Mizan Hossain of the CPI(M) got 3,909 votes