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Court accepts CBI report giving clean-chit to Oommen Chandy

The court had earlier approved similar reports that exonerated All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal, MP, and Adoor Prakash, MP, in the same case.

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Campaign in Puthuppally to draw to a close today

With just one day left for electioneering in Puthuppally, candidates are on a high-decibel campaign. Major contenders have stepped up political heat as issues take a back seat. LDF's Govindan exudes confidence of winning, while UDF's Tharoor, Venugopal and Sudhakaran canvass door-to-door. NDA's Muraleedharan visits Puthuppally to review BJP candidate's…

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Trolls against Achu Oommen: V.D. Satheesan writes open letter to CM

Leader of the Opposition says the vilifying attacks on former CM Oomen Chandy’s daughter is an extension of the political witch-hunt Mr. Chandy suffered during his twilight days

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Anti-incumbency wave will give UDF a decisive win at Puthuppally, says Satheesan

UDF leader VD Satheesan expresses confidence in Oommen Chandy's ability to reach a dream target; highlights anti-incumbency wave, CPI(M)'s abuse of power, BJP-CPI(M) nexus, cyber attack on Jayasurya & Achu Oommen, & govt's failure to distribute Rs.50cr of Rs.1100cr earmarked for Rubber Price Incentive Scheme.

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In the political shadow of Oommen Chandy

The byelection in Puthuppally is a unique battle of ideas, with the UDF banking on the legacy of the late leader, the LDF on its development agenda, and the BJP on the welfare schemes of the Union government. It is also a battle of identities, with the Orthodox and Jacobite…

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In Puthuppally, poll campaign picks up momentum

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have ratcheted up their electoral rhetoric by deploying high-profile political heavyweights to wring a last-minute advantage at the hustings.

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Oommen Chandy's daughter Achu files complaint against cyber attacks on her

Achu Oommen, daughter of late Kerala CM Oommen Chandy, lodged complaint against a Thiruvananthapuram person for posting defamatory remarks. She condemned cyber attacks against her in light of Puthuppally bypoll.

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Campaigning in Puthupally hits slow note amidst Onam festivities

Even as the high-decibel campaigning in Puthupally has switched to a slow note with the Onam festivities hitting a crescendo, electioneering has continued to pick up pace here with the candidates reaching out to the maximum number of voters amidst the holidays.

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Case lodged against Sathiyamma

Kottayam East police booked PO Sathiyamma for forging documents and cheating by impersonation. Complaint filed by Liji Mol revealed Sathiyamma, with help of Kudumbasree unit, forged documents to obtain recruitment. Sathiyamma lost job after speaking highly of Oommen Chandy to TV news channel. Inquiry revealed she was allowed to continue…

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Controversy over the expulsion of a part-time sweeper from service

The woman, identified as 52-year-old P.O. Sathiyamma from Puthuppally, allegedly lost her job after speaking highly of the late Oommen Chandy

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Congress takes the gloves off in the battle for Puthuppally

By-poll battle in Puthuppally heats up; Congress accuses CM of corruption, CPI(M) questions Congress's commitment to minorities. Congress refuses to take CPI(M)'s bait, says it will decide UDF's campaign agenda. #By-election #Puthuppally #Congress #CPI(M) #Corruption #Minorities #UDF #BJP #VS-Pinarayi #K.Muraleedharan #K.Karunakaran #OommenChandy #JaickC.Thomas

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Congress moves to bridge Church divide to cement its traditional support base in Puthuppally

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BJP announces candidate for Puthuppally bypoll

After days of indecision and hectic parleys, the battle lines for a triangular fight have been drawn at Puthuppally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announcing G. Lijin Lal as its candidate for the byelection.

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LDF, UDF intensify electioneering at Puthuppally

Amid uncertainty, Congress & CPI(M) campaigns in Puthuppally hit fever pitch. LDF seeks to mend bridges with NSS. LDF candidate visits Nair, Orthodox Syrian Church & SNDP Yogam leaders. Congress candidate takes out quick tour. BJP yet to enter fray, pre-electioneering works under way. BJP to hold election convention on…

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Scales weigh in favour of Jaick C. Thomas as CPI(M) candidate in Puthuppally

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Tone set for LDF campaign in Puthuppally bypoll in Kerala

KOTTAYAM: CPM state committee member in Kerala K Anilkumar has set the tone for the LDF campaign in the Puthuppally bypoll through a Facebook post on Friday in which he has raised the issues pertaining to former chief minister Oommen Chandy's medical treatment and allegations of projecting the departed leader…

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Puthuppally bypoll: Despite delay in announcing candidate, LDF looks to catch up with UDF on the ground

Unfazed by the continuing uncertainty over its candidate, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has commenced efforts to catch up with the United Democratic Front (LDF) at Puthuppally by kicking off election conventions

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Battle for Puthuppally looks to heat up gradually

The United Democratic Front (UDF), which announced the candidature of Chandy Oommen within hours after the declaration of the bypoll on September 5, made a rather slow start to its campaign.

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Congress fires starting gun in race for Puthuppally by naming Chandy Oommen as UDF candidate

Congress announces Chandy Oommen as candidate for Puthuppally bypoll. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan casts it as referendum on Pinarayi government Congress hopes to repeat Thrikkakara success.

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With poll panel announcing byelection on September 5, election mood sets in at Puthuppally

After weeks of mourning the death of senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy, the Puthuppally Assembly constituency on Tuesday found itself abruptly running up to the byelection on September 5.

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Kerala Assembly pays tributes to Oommen Chandy, Vakkom Purushothaman

Kerala Assembly pays tribute to Oommen Chandy & Vakkom Purushothaman, two Congress heavyweights who passed away in July. CM Pinarayi Vijayan & Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan remember their contributions to Kerala politics & administrative prowess. Speaker A.N. Shamseer recalls their dedication to democratic process & Chandy's empathetic attitude. Assembly…

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Oommen Chandy’s tomb to figure in spiritual circuit

Spiritual circuit combining burial site of Oommen Chandy takes shape in Central Travancore

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Assembly session to begin on August 7

75: The ninth session of the 15th Kerala Assembly begins Aug 7. 14 Bills, incl. two replacing Ordinances, will be taken up. Oommen Chandy to be paid tribute on first day. Private members' business on Aug 11 & 18, Supplementary Demands for Grants on Aug 21. Other Bills incl. Kerala…

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Commotion at Chandy memorial event engineered by Congress faction, says E.P. Jayarajan

LDF convener Jayarajan alleged Congress faction orchestrated commotion at Oommen Chandy's meeting. He claimed CM Pinarayi Vijayan handled situation maturely & justified police case against mike operator. He alleged violence in Manipur sponsored by RSS & BJP & said govt's liquor policy should encourage toddy as nutritious drink.

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Police case for glitch in sound system during Pinarayi’s speech triggers fierce political, social backlash

Police register case for static on sound system at CM's speech; Congress slams "brainless tyranny" & "authoritarian turn" of govt. Backlash forces police to withdraw case; Congress claims CM ordered it. CPI(M) claims "suspicious" event, Congress calls argument "brittle".

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