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Pinarayi Vijayan
Who is Pinarayi Vijayan?
Pinarayi Vijayan is an Indian politician and the current chief minister of Kerala. Serving since May 12, 2016, Vijayan is the 12th CM of the state. He is a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and served as the secretary of the Kerala State Committee of the CPI(M) from 1998 to 2015, which made his tenure the longest ever. He had also served in the Kerala government prior to his current stint. He was the Minister of Electric Power and Co-operatives from 1996 to 1998 in the Kerala government. In the May 2021 Kerala elections,...
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Exit polls predict UDF return in Kerala as LDF trails in tight race
Exit polls show a setback for the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF, strongly favouring the UDF, while the BJP remains on the margins
 "Exit polls predict UDF return in Kerala as LDF trails in tight race")
Why welfare remains central in Kerala's politics despite rising public debt
Rising debt and shrinking fiscal space have not weakened welfare politics in Kerala. Despite warnings from CAG and RBI, parties continue to rely on welfarism during elections
 "Why welfare remains central in Kerala's politics despite rising public debt")
Kerala polls: Five key seats, five candidates to watch out on May 4
With voting complete across Kerala's 140 constituencies, the fate of over 883 candidates has been sealed. All eyes now turn to May 4. Here are five key seats and candidates to watch
 "Kerala polls: Five key seats, five candidates to watch out on May 4")
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Can welfare shield LDF from anti-incumbency?
Kerala, a state defined by fronts rather than faces, is heading into a high-stakes election. With welfare etched at the core of its political identity, what other factors are shaping the battlefield?
 "Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Can welfare shield LDF from anti-incumbency?")
CPI(M) in 'deal' with BJP for April 9 polls in Kerala: Priyanka Gandhi
The Wayanad MP also accused the ruling LDF of 'compromising' on ideology, accountability, and responsibility in order to remain in power for 10 years
 "CPI(M) in 'deal' with BJP for April 9 polls in Kerala: Priyanka Gandhi")
Kerala CM releases progress report, claims 97% of 2021 promises fulfilled
Vijayan, who leads the LDF for the April 9 polls, stated that in 2021, 900 promises were placed before the people in the manifesto out of which 97% have already been fulfilled
 "Kerala CM releases progress report, claims 97% of 2021 promises fulfilled")
LDF pledges ₹3,000 pension; jobs, growth push in Kerala poll manifesto
In its current manifesto, the CPI(M)-led LDF says it plans to identify around five lakh of the poorest families and help them rise above poverty through targeted support
'Kerala in a debt trap' narrative is deliberate distortion of facts: CM
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan discusses the state government's achievements and the upcoming elections
 "'Kerala in a debt trap' narrative is deliberate distortion of facts: CM")
HDFC Bank chairman's sudden exit exposes leadership rifts at top lender
HDFC Bank management and India's banking regulator denied any governance or financial problems at the lender, but its stock fell 12 per cent over three days after Chakraborty's exit
 "HDFC Bank chairman's sudden exit exposes leadership rifts at top lender")
Keralam CM writes to PM Modi expressing concerns over FCRA Amendment Bill
Chief Minister pointed out that the existing FCRA, 2010, is sufficient to address any actions that go against public interest
 "Keralam CM writes to PM Modi expressing concerns over FCRA Amendment Bill")
Kerala CM accuses Congress, Rahul of being BJP's B-team ahead of polls
He also accused the Congress of appeasement politics and seeking the support of groups engaged in majority and minority communalism
Kerala allocates ₹1 crore each to districts for summer mitigation
The decision was taken at a meeting on summer disaster mitigation chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, urges him to ensure safety of Indians in Gulf
In his letter to PM Modi, Vijayan said the developments after the attack on Iran were causing anxiety among families of expatriates and civil society at large, particularly in Kerala
 "Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, urges him to ensure safety of Indians in Gulf")
Union Cabinet likely to approve change of name of Kerala to Keralam
Following the assembly resolution, the Union cabinet, in a meeting held on Tuesday, is believed to have approved the state's name change from Kerala to Keralam
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Kerala 1st state to frame urban policy, expects 80% urbanisation by 2050
The policy envisions Kerala in 2050 as 'a continuous network of climate-smart cities and towns, ensuring scientific planning and good governance'
 "Kerala 1st state to frame urban policy, expects 80% urbanisation by 2050")
Kerala govt rules out NPR implementation, new Census expected next year
Kerala reiterates NPR will not be implemented under any circumstances, clarifies it will not be conducted alongside the upcoming national census
 "Kerala govt rules out NPR implementation, new Census expected next year")
Kerala CM Vijayan calls for unity to defend secularism, federalism on R-day
On Republic Day, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said constitutional values face challenges and called for unity to uphold secularism, federalism and democratic principles
Kerala plans India's 1st 'State bacterium' to boost good microbes
Kerala is set to become India's first state to name a 'state bacterium', aiming to boost awareness, conservation, and innovation around beneficial microbes
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Kerala CM leads 'satyagraha' against Centre's 'financial discrimination'
Addressing the gathering, he said the state was being forced into an extraordinary struggle to protect its constitutionally guaranteed rights
Congress accuses LDF govt of 'misusing' public money for political campaign
"The Kerala government is carrying out election-related activities by spending crores of rupees under the pretext of seeking public opinion on development issues," Satheesan alleged
 "Congress accuses LDF govt of 'misusing' public money for political campaign")