Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday slammed Southern Railway for allegedly making students sing the RSS Gana Geet during the inauguration of

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Hyderabad, May 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday congratulated V.D. Satheesan on taking oath as the new Chief Minister of Kerala. Revanth Reddy, who along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, attended the swearing-in of Satheesan and his Cabinet in Thiruvananthapuram, wished the new Kerala Chief Minister great success in leading Kerala towards greater prosperity and growth. At swearing-in ceremony, CM Revanth Reddy also met All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. “I respectfully met the All India Congress Committee President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi, who attended the swearing-in ceremony of V.D.

New Delhi, May 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated veteran Congress leader V.D. Satheesan, on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala and conveyed best wishes for his tenure. PM Modi took to social media platform 'X' and said, "Congratulations to Shri V.D. Satheesan Ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Keralam. My best wishes for his tenure. The Central Government assures all possible support for the newly-formed Keralam Government in fulfilling the aspirations of the people." Meanwhile, a thunderous roar swept across the packed Central Stadium as V.D.

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Defence Minister and veteran Congress leader, AK Antony, said on Thursday that he fully supports the decision of the party high command to name V.D. Satheesan as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala. Further, he appealed to people to give some time to Satheesan post the formation of the new state government. Speaking to IANS, he said: "I fully support the decision taken by the Congress high command. Sonia Gandhi, party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi have taken this decision."

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the suspense over Kerala’s next Chief Minister finally ending, the Congress-led UDF has now shifted focus from political firefighting to power transition, with Chief Minister designate V.D. Satheesan scheduled to be sworn in on Monday in what is expected to be a grand show of coalition unity and political consolidation. With the issue of Chief Minister of the state settled, hectic discussions began within the UDF over the composition of the new ministry. According to highly placed sources, efforts are underway to ensure that all 20 ministers are sworn in alongside Satheesan, departing from the possibility of a staggered Cabinet expansion and instead opting for a full-scale political launch on day one.

New Delhi, May 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a display of calculated restraint after one of the fiercest leadership contests the Congress party in Kerala has witnessed in recent years, party General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Thursday publicly accepted the high command’s decision to appoint V.D. Satheesan as Kerala’s next Chief Minister, even as more than 50 newly elected Congress MLAs were widely believed to have backed his candidature for the top post. Speaking to reporters in Delhi shortly after the announcement, Venugopal struck a tone that was part statesman, part loyal organisational soldier and carefully avoided any trace of bitterness despite missing out in a race many insiders believed had gone down to the wire.

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ten days after the results of the Assembly elections were announced, Congress is set to announce the new Chief Minister of Kerala on Thursday. The Congress high command on Wednesday night finally signalled that the wait for the southern state’s next Chief Minister was nearing an end. The breakthrough indication came when Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh stepped out of Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge’s residence in Delhi and announced that discussions authorised by the Congress Legislative Party had been completed and the new Chief Minister of Kerala would be declared on Thursday.

New Delhi, May 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party over the delay in naming the next Chief Minister of Kerala, saying the party was trapped in “confusion” despite securing a massive electoral mandate in the state. Speaking to IANS, Poonawalla said, “Today I have brought binoculars because I am using them to look and see that it has been nine days. Where is the Chief Minister of Kerala? People voted saying they want a Chief Minister to be appointed, but even with binoculars, the Congress party’s Chief Minister cannot be found.”

Wayanad, May 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ten days after the Congress-led UDF stormed to power in Kerala with one of its most emphatic victories in recent political history, the alliance still finds itself trapped in an embarrassing deadlock over the choice of Chief Minister, exposing deep cracks within the party and triggering public anger that has now spilled onto the streets of Wayanad. In a sharp and unprecedented escalation, anonymous posters targeting Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared near the Wayanad DCC office, reflecting what many within the party privately admit is a growing public resistance to the possible elevation of K.C.

Malapurram (Kerala), May 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nine days after the United Democratic Front’s emphatic victory in Kerala, the Congress's continuing failure to name a Chief Minister has triggered serious concern within its own alliance, with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second-biggest constituent of the Congress-led UDF, openly expressing frustration over the uncertainty. In a significant political development, the IUML has convened an emergency leadership meeting at Panakkad on Wednesday morning to decide its course of action amid the prolonged deadlock over the Chief Minister’s post. The meeting comes as pressure mounts on the Congress high command to end the suspense surrounding the leadership issue.

New Delhi, May 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Eight days after the Congress-led UDF stormed to power with a spectacular 102 seats in the 140-member Kerala Assembly, the alliance still finds itself without a captain at the helm. What was expected to be a swift and celebratory transition of power has instead turned into a gripping political suspense drama, with the Congress high command yet to reveal its choice for the coveted chief minister’s chair. Even as celebrations continue across Kerala over the UDF’s emphatic victory, the corridors of power in Delhi remain abuzz with intense lobbying, strategic calculations and closed-door consultations.

Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress leadership’s prolonged indecision over Kerala’s next Chief Minister is now beginning to trigger visible unease within the UDF, with both alliance partners and factional camps stepping up pressure on the party high command as the suspense stretches into a second week after the Assembly election verdict. In a dramatic development on Monday, a proposed joint meeting of leaders aligned with Congress General Secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal and former state unit chief K. Sudhakaran at Sudhakaran’s residence in Kannur was abruptly postponed at the last minute after news of the gathering surfaced in the media.

Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The suspense over Kerala’s next Chief Minister appears to be entering its decisive phase, with the Congress high command intensifying consultations in New Delhi amid strong indications that a final announcement could come within the next 48 hours. After days of uncertainty, lobbying, and growing tensions within sections of the party rank and file, the leadership has now shifted gears towards sealing a consensus candidate for the top post. At the centre of the high-stakes deliberations are Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party President Mallikarjuna Kharge, who held another round of discussions on Monday.

Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Congress leader and MLA-elect K. Muraleedharan on Saturday said that the Congress high command is expected to take a decision on the next Chief Minister of Kerala within the next 24 hours, while rejecting suggestions of serious infighting within the party over the coveted post. His remarks came as political activity intensified across Kerala following the Congress-led United Democratic Front's emphatic victory in the Assembly elections, triggering campaigns by supporters of senior Congress leaders V.D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala and K.C. Venugopal for the chief minister's position.

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Saturday has emerged as the most decisive day for the Congress leadership as the party high command moves into the final round of discussions to choose Kerala’s next Chief Minister after the UDF’s sweeping election victory. With intense lobbying, public protests, pressure from allies and competing power centres within the party, all eyes are now fixed on Delhi, where the Congress leadership is expected to take a final call. Senior Kerala leaders, including V. D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala and KPCC president Sunny Joseph, are scheduled to meet the AICC leadership led by Mallikarjuna Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

Thrissur, April 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) At least 12 people were killed and several others were injured in a massive explosion at a fireworks unit in Thrissur on Monday during preparations for the Thrissur Pooram, one of India’s most celebrated temple festivals. The Thrissur Pooram is an annual Hindu temple festival held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, Kerala. It takes place every year on the Pooram day, the day when the moon rises with the Pooram star in the Malayalam month of Medam.

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Congress and its leader have historically functioned as the “B-team of the BJP", even as he dismissed charges of a “Communist Janata Party" i.e. a purported CPI(M)-BJP nexus in the state.

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the resolution of the prolonged standoff between the Kerala government and Governor Rajendra V. Arlekar on the appointment of regular Vice Chancellors to the two key state universities. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan was informed that a consensus had been reached between the Governor, in his capacity as Chancellor, and the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government, and that appointments had been made to the A.P.J.

Thiruvananthapuram, June 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Terming it a historic moment, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday hailed the arrival of the world’s largest container ship, MSC IRINA, at the Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport. In a post on social media platform X, Vijayan said this development underscores the port’s strategic global role and galvanises "our collective dream of growth". "Kerala welcomes MSC IRINA, the largest container ship to call at any South Asian port, with immense pride.

New Delhi, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on his 80th birthday. “Birthday greetings to Kerala CM Shri Pinarayi Vijayan Ji. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life,” the Prime Minister wrote on X. Even though there are no celebrations to mark his birthday, a documentary about him is expected to be released, party sources said.