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PM Modi slams LDF, UDF in Kerala, seeks vote for NDA in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed both the ruling LDF and opposition UDF in Kerala as "twins of misgovernance and corruption" and sought a mandate for the NDA in Tamil Nadu.Addressing rallies in the two poll-bound states, he said that vote for BJP and its allies will be a vote for development.Addressing a rally in Pathanamthitta in Kerala, he alleged that governance took a backseat and dynastic politics was promoted during the rule of the United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF)."When making money, promoting dynasty and doing vote-bank politics is a priority, governance naturally takes a backseat. UDF and LDF have brought governance paralysis in Kerala. It is time to free Kerala from such alliances, PM Modi said.He also listed seven "sins" committed by LDF and UDF."They promote dynastic politics, there is a craze for dynasty rule in both alliances, everything else is sidelined," he said.The Prime Minister said that both the parties "are full of ...

PM Modi slams LDF, UDF in Kerala, seeks vote for NDA in Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 03 Apr 2021 | 6:58 AM IST

In poll-bound Kerala, PM mentions 'seven deadly sins' of LDF and UDF

Modi claimed the two fronts were envious, jealous and want to outdo each other in committing wrongs

In poll-bound Kerala, PM mentions 'seven deadly sins' of LDF and UDF
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 11:19 PM IST

Congress raises corruption charge against Left govt in poll-bound Kerala

With just three days remaining for the polls in Kerala, opposition Congress came up with a fresh corruption charge against the Left government in the state over its purchase of power from Adani group

Congress raises corruption charge against Left govt in poll-bound Kerala
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 12:05 PM IST

Kerala assembly polls: Priyanka slams 'politics of violence' of LDF govt

Slamming the "politics of violence" of the left front, she said several youth congress workers had lost their lives over the years

Kerala assembly polls: Priyanka slams 'politics of violence' of LDF govt
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 7:08 PM IST

LIVE: Seeing 'huge wave' in favour of NDA in poll-bound states, says Modi

All eyes are on battleground Nandigram, where Mamata Banerjee has locked horns with her protege-turned-rival Adhikari. Stay tuned for LIVE updates as we track poll campaigns of political parties

LIVE: Seeing 'huge wave' in favour of NDA in poll-bound states, says Modi
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 6:21 PM IST

Kerala Assembly polls 2021: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes out road show

A public meeting will also be held at the coastal hamlet of Valiyathura

Kerala Assembly polls 2021: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes out road show
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 1:59 PM IST

LDF govt betrayed people of Kerala just as Judas did to Lord Jesus: PM Modi

PM Modi targetted Kerala's ruling LDF over the gold smuggling scam, saying the CPI(M)-led government "betrayed" the people of the state just as Judas did to Lord Jesus for a few pieces of silver

LDF govt betrayed people of Kerala just as Judas did to Lord Jesus: PM Modi
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 1:21 PM IST

Fixed match of UDF and LDF will be rejected by Kerala, says PM Modi

PM Modi slammed opposition parties and stated that the fixed match of United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF) is going to be rejected by Kerala in the forthcoming polls

Fixed match of UDF and LDF will be rejected by Kerala, says PM Modi
Updated On : 30 Mar 2021 | 12:46 PM IST

Kerala Assembly election: Ensure only one vote for a person, HC tells EC

Considering the plea, the court said this was a serious issue concerning the rights of the citizens

Kerala Assembly election: Ensure only one vote for a person, HC tells EC
Updated On : 29 Mar 2021 | 2:24 PM IST

Parties field actors, TV stars in Kerala, adding glamour to poll arena

To spice up the electoral arena in Kerala, political parties have fielded a hostoffilm and television personalities for the April 6 polls, hoping to woo the electorate with their favourite stars

Parties field actors, TV stars in Kerala, adding glamour to poll arena
Updated On : 29 Mar 2021 | 12:56 PM IST

Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram seeing high-stakes triangular fight in 14 seats

With 14 assembly segments, the Thiruvananthapuram is witnessing a triangular fight in the polls, a reason why national leaders of all three prominent fronts are making a beeline to the district

Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram seeing high-stakes triangular fight in 14 seats
Updated On : 29 Mar 2021 | 11:28 AM IST

West Bengal tops in Facebook political ad spend among poll-bound states

Besides West Bengal, Assembly elections will be held in three other states Assam, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and in the Union Territory of Puducherry

West Bengal tops in Facebook political ad spend among poll-bound states
Updated On : 26 Mar 2021 | 12:38 AM IST

LIVE: India-Bangladesh borders to be sealed to curb infiltration, says Modi

Prime Minister said that India-Bangladesh borders with western Assam's Dhubri have been sealed. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

LIVE: India-Bangladesh borders to be sealed to curb infiltration, says Modi
Updated On : 24 Mar 2021 | 8:57 PM IST

How LDF's handling of three crises could shape the poll narrative in Kerala

The electorate is most likely to rate the govt on its response to the flood, its management of the economy after GST, and its recent response to Covid-19

How LDF's handling of three crises could shape the poll narrative in Kerala
Updated On : 24 Mar 2021 | 11:36 AM IST

Sabarimala, corruption will be major issues in Kerala polls: BJP MP Gambhir

Member of Parliament and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir said BJP will do much better in Kerala Assembly elections, and added that Sabarimala and corruption will be the major issues in the polls

Sabarimala, corruption will be major issues in Kerala polls: BJP MP Gambhir
Updated On : 24 Mar 2021 | 10:23 AM IST

NYAY will be tested in Kerala if Cong-led UDF voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi, who has been pushing for Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY), promised people of poll-bound Kerala that the scheme will be "tested" in the southern state if the party-led UDF is voted to power

NYAY will be tested in Kerala if Cong-led UDF voted to power: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 24 Mar 2021 | 9:02 AM IST

Congress has mixed youth with experience for Kerala polls: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the party has injected a lot of young people in Kerala while also retaining the old guards

Congress has mixed youth with experience for Kerala polls: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 24 Mar 2021 | 7:12 AM IST

NYAY will be 'tested' in Kerala if Cong-led UDF is voted to power: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi, who has been pushing for Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) -- a proposed minimum income guarantee scheme, on Tuesday promised people in poll bound Kerala

NYAY will be 'tested' in Kerala if Cong-led UDF is voted to power: Rahul
Updated On : 23 Mar 2021 | 2:57 PM IST

Kerala polls: Ex-Cong leader Lathika to contest as independent candidate

Former Kerala Congress' women's wing president Lathika Subhash will contest from the Ettumanoor assembly constituency, Kottayam, as an independent candidate in the forthcoming Assembly polls.

Kerala polls: Ex-Cong leader Lathika to contest as independent candidate
Updated On : 23 Mar 2021 | 10:53 AM IST

Kerala assembly polls: 27.4 million voters to decide fate of 957 candidates

At the end of the last date of withdrawal of nominations, Kerala now has a total of 957 candidates whose fate will be decided by 27,446,039 electorate on April 6 when the Assembly goes to the polls

Kerala assembly polls: 27.4 million voters to decide fate of 957 candidates
Updated On : 23 Mar 2021 | 10:20 AM IST