Left vs BJP in Kerala over full 'Vande Mataram' recital at Satheesan's swearing-in ceremony A political controversy has ignited in Kerala following the full recitation of 'Vande Mataram' at a new cabinet's oath-taking. The CPI(M) criticizes the move, citing historical precedents and concerns for pluralism. The BJP retorts, accusing the CPI(M) of insulting the national song and appeasing certain groups. A similar protocol dispute occurred in Tamil Nadu over song sequencing. #Kerala #Vande_Mataram #Vande #Mataram #political_controversy #Satheesan #swearing-in_ceremony #Satheesan_swearing-in #cabinet_oath-taking #full_recitation
Kerala gets new govt as UDF returns after 10 years; VD Satheesan takes oath as CM #years #Kerala #UDF #Satheesan #UDF_returns
New Keralam govt: CM-designate VD Satheesan announces cabinet before oath - check full list Kerala chief minister-designate V. D. Satheesan has announced his new cabinet, set to be sworn in on Monday. Prominent leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and Sunny Joseph will be part of the ministry. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been named Speaker, with Shanimol Usman as Deputy Speaker. #Kerala #full_list #Keralam #check_full #Kerala_chief #Satheesan #Keralam_govt #list_Kerala #Satheesan_announces #chief_minister-designate
No feud with KC Venugopal? Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan breaks silence Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan and senior leader KC Venugopal dismissed reports of internal feuds, asserting that all organizational and cabinet decisions are made jointly through consultations. The oath-taking ceremony for the new Congress-led UDF government is scheduled for May 18, with cabinet formation discussions underway. #Kerala #Congress-led_UDF #Satheesan #Venugopal #cabinet #Kerala_CM-designate #Venugopal_dismissed #Satheesan_breaks #CM-designate #silence_Kerala
Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on May 26: IMD #hit #Kerala #IMD #hit_Kerala #Monsoon
IMD predicts onset of monsoon over Kerala on May 26 India's monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26, eight days earlier than usual. This early onset, however, doesn't guarantee sufficient rainfall for the season, as the India Meteorological Department forecasts 'below normal' precipitation amid El Niño risks. The Met department's prediction uses a sophisticated statistical model. #India #Kerala #IMD_predicts #IMD #India_Meteorological #Meteorological_Department #days_earlier #India_monsoon #predicts_onset #Niño_risks
10 days of ‘manthan’ for Kerala’s ‘simhasanam’: Why Congress picked VD Satheesan over KC Venugopal After intense deliberations, VD Satheesan has been chosen as Kerala's new Chief Minister, overcoming strong contenders KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala. Key factors included alliance support, grassroots sentiment, and Satheesan's vocal opposition to the incumbent government, making him the preferred choice for a stable UDF administration. #Chief_Minister #Kerala #Minister #strong_contenders #Ramesh_Chennithala #Venugopal #Chennithala #Congress_picked #intense_deliberations #overcoming_strong
How VD Satheesan became Kerala CM: Inside Congress' 10-day showdown After a tense 10-day wait and intense internal lobbying, VD Satheesan has been named the next Chief Minister of Kerala. The Congress-led UDF's sweeping victory in the assembly elections triggered a fierce leadership race, with supporters of Satheesan, KC Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala campaigning vigorously. The party high command ultimately made the decision after extensive consultations. #Chief_Minister #Kerala #Inside #Congress' #Congress-led_UDF #Ramesh_Chennithala #Satheesan #Inside_Congress' #internal_lobbying #intense_internal
Who is VD Satheesan? Kerala’s new CM & grassroots Congress leader who led the UDF’s comeback, ending LDF rule VD Satheesan has been appointed the new Kerala chief minister. The Congress party announced his selection after a period of deliberation. Satheesan, a lawyer and social worker with a strong legislative background, previously served as the leader of the opposition, guiding the party's resurgence. #Congress #chief_minister #Kerala #Congress_leader #Congress_party #Kerala_chief #Satheesan #ending_LDF #grassroots_Congress #LDF_rule
VD Satheesan named next Kerala chief minister as Congress ends suspense After days of intense consultations, the Congress has chosen VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala. The announcement follows the Congress-led UDF's decisive victory in the state elections, ending the Left Democratic Front's second consecutive term. Satheesan emerged as the preferred candidate over KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala. #Congress #chief_minister #Kerala #chief #Kerala_chief #Congress_ends #intense_consultations #ends_suspense #Satheesan_named #minister
Venugopal, Satheesan or Chennithala? Suspense on Kerala CM to end today #Kerala #Satheesan #end_today #Venugopal #Chennithala
Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution in English not in Hindi: Kerala #Kerala #Assembly #Hindi #Constituent_Assembly #Assembly_adopted
Congress CM 'yuddham' leaves Kerala waiting for a week after UDF sweep #Kerala #leaves_Kerala #UDF_sweep #yuddham #Kerala_waiting
Congress hunts for consensus as camps flex muscle in CM battle: What’s happening Kerala Congress is deliberating on its Kerala chief minister choice, with V.D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and K.C. Venugopal as top contenders. Meetings with the high command are ongoing, with a decision expected imminently. The party is also addressing internal indiscipline following public demonstrations supporting individual leaders. #chief_minister #Kerala #Kerala_Congress #Kerala_chief #Ramesh_Chennithala #happening_Kerala #Congress_hunts #minister_choice #camps_flex #flex_muscle
Voter support or MLAs' backing? Congress weighs its options in Kerala Congress leadership is deliberating on the Kerala CM post, weighing intra-party support for KC Venugopal against public sentiment favoring VD Satheesan. A decision is expected by Sunday, with discussions involving key state leaders and central party chiefs in Delhi. #Congress #Kerala #Kerala_Congress #support #MLAs'_backing #Voter_support #Voter #backing #Satheesan #MLAs'
Congress camps ‘flex’ muscle as Kerala CM race spills onto streets #Congress #Kerala #Congress_camps #flex’_muscle #race_spills
Congress power play peaks in Kerala, CM pick by Sunday #Kerala #Sunday #power_play #Congress_power #play_peaks
Assemby election results: 3-way tussle within Congress for Kerala CM post #Congress #Kerala #election_results #Assemby_election #Assemby
Left out: Kerala gone, Communists not in office in any state after almost 50 years Kerala's voters have ousted the CPM-led LDF, marking the first time since 1977 India has no Communist-governed state. The Congress-led UDF's victory, fueled by anti-incumbency, signals a significant challenge for the Left's national relevance and may impact the INDIA bloc's dynamics. Defeat was compounded by the win of CPM rebels. #Kerala #LDF #Congress-led_UDF #Kerala_voters #years_Kerala #CPM-led_LDF #Communist-governed_state #Communists #UDF_victory #Left_national
Seats low, stakes high: Is BJP expanding quietly in Kerala? The Bharatiya Janata Party is making inroads in Kerala, challenging the state's traditional two-front political system. Recent elections show the BJP gaining ground in specific constituencies, turning contests into triangular battles. This shift is evident in Lok Sabha and local body polls, indicating a gradual disruption of the established LDF-UDF dominance. The party focuses on select seats for strategic growth. #BJP #Kerala #Lok_Sabha #Bharatiya_Janata #Janata_Party #stakes_high #expanding_quietly #BJP_expanding #Seats_low #BJP_gaining
