Kerala's 16th Assembly begins today, May 22. New members are sworn in to start policy debates and shape the state's future.

Thiruvananthapuram, June 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) A sharp exchange erupted between Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan in the Assembly on Thursday over the preparation of the White Paper on Kerala’s financial position. The confrontation began after Vijayan alleged that the White Paper was not prepared by the Finance Department and was a political document. His remarks came after CM Satheesan said that several previous White Papers had also carried political dimensions. Vijayan said the government had no right to expect the Opposition to follow its approach and alleged that the issue was a violation of procedures.

Thiruvananthapuram, June 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala Assembly witnessed a heated confrontation on Wednesday over allegations of politically motivated transfers of employees after the change of government, with former Chief Minister and Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan accusing power brokers and agents of controlling postings. The government, however, rejected the allegations, saying transfers were carried out strictly according to established norms. The Opposition’s adjournment motion seeking a discussion on alleged revenge transfers was disallowed by the Speaker, following which the Opposition staged a walkout. Raising the issue, CPI(M) legislator V. Joy alleged that transfers were being made without following any criteria and that preferred individuals were being given postings of their choice.

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday moved a resolution in the Kerala Legislative Assembly under Rule 118, expressing deep concern and strong protest over what he described as the Centre’s "continued neglect and discriminatory" approach towards Kerala on a range of critical issues. Moving the resolution, the Chief Minister said a nation can command respect globally only when all its constituent states are secure, developed and prosperous.

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala Assembly witnessed another disruption on Wednesday, similar to the previous two days, as the opposition and the ruling front engaged in a heated clash regarding the investigation into the alleged Sabarimala gold heist. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has accused the Pinarayi Vijayan government of trying to conclude the investigation before the upcoming Assembly elections.

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala Assembly was thrown into chaos on Tuesday as the ruling front and the opposition clashed sharply over allegations that the investigation into the Sabarimala gold smuggling case was being deliberately derailed, and the protest ended with Leader of Opposition (LoP) V.D. Satheesan leading the entire opposition out of the house for the day. Intense protests by the opposition forced repeated adjournments, turning the House into a scene of shouting matches, physical jostling and unprecedented disorder.

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala Assembly on Thursday witnessed an unprecedented spectacle, with a viral parody song, already a roaring hit on social media, reverberating across the floor of the House amid a heated political confrontation over the Sabarimala gold theft case. The song, 'Pottiye Ketti', a parody of a hugely popular Sabarimala devotional hymn, shot to prominence after the controversy surfaced.

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed heightened tension as Speaker A.N. Shamseer suspended three Congress MLAs, Roji M. John, M. Vincent, and Saneesh Kumar, following a confrontation that left the Chief Marshal injured. The suspension was recommended by Parliamentary Affairs Minister M.B. Rajesh, citing serious violations of Assembly discipline. The clash occurred during a protest by the opposition over multiple issues, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s body-shaming remarks and the controversial sale of the Sabarimala gold-plated Dwarapalaka idol.