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Oommen Chandy refuses to accept UDF chairperson post
Earlier, the former CM had also expressed his reservation in taking over as Leader of the Opposition
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BJP backs PM Modi's Somalia remarks, hits out at Oommen Chandy
Chandy had yesterday hit out at Modi for comparing Kerala to Somalia, saying he had insulted the state and should show some 'political decency'
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Kerala assembly elections: Puthuppally- Chief Minister Oommen Chandy faces challenge from a first timer
Despite charges of corruption and sleaze, Chandy hopes his past clean reputation will help him to overcome this important political challenge
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Kerala Assembly session ends on stormy note
The final session of the 13th Kerala Assembly today ended on a stormy note with CPI(M)- led LDF opposition members boycotting proceedings, demanding resignation of "tainted" and "corrupt ministers" in the Congress-led UDF government over solar and bar scams. With Opposition members continuing their protest and raising slogans, the House passed a resolution suspending the sitting scheduled for tomorrow, moved by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who said "the decision was in view of difficulty in carrying on the proceedings due to Opposition protest." LDF has been on the warpath since start of the session on February 5, demanding resignation of Chandy, Power Minister Arayadan Muhammed and Excise Minister K Babu.They had taken up various issues, attacked government and disrupted proceedings on every day of the sitting that lasted for 11 days. Though the brief Budget session was scheduled for 14 days till Feb 25, the House did not meet for three days due to various reasons. The .
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