Kerala Politics

The Kerala BJP has announced intensified protests over the alleged CMRL payments case following a High Court order connected to allegations involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family. The development is expected to feature prominently in the state's political debate as the Assembly session begins, with the BJP demanding accountability and the case raising questions about corruption allegations, legal procedures and political responsibility.

IUML's appointment of C Syam as state vice-president has prompted discussion about representation, organisational change and the party's position within Kerala's coalition politics.

Kerala will hold local-body bypolls in 38 wards across 12 districts on September 28, 2026, with counting scheduled for September 29. The State Election Commission has announced the election schedule covering corporation, municipality, district panchayat, block panchayat and gram panchayat wards.

The Kerala unit of the CPI(M) is undergoing organisational changes, with the party leadership reviewing its state structure and addressing concerns following its recent electoral performance.

The CPI(M) extended state committee meeting in Kozhikode concluded with limited organisational changes and no replacement of the party’s top leadership. The meeting focused on strengthening the organisation and addressing concerns following the party’s loss of power in Kerala.

The Kerala government is drafting a new law to regulate elderly care homes and establish standards for their management and staffing. The proposed legislation comes as the state faces growing challenges linked to its ageing population.

A fresh language controversy has emerged between Kerala leaders and the Centre after eight United Democratic Front legislators walked out of a National Commission for Women workshop in Faridabad, objecting to the exclusive use of Hindi. Kerala leaders have described the incident as a question of constitutional equality and linguistic diversity.

A fresh political faultline has emerged in Kerala's Malappuram district following a split within a local political organisation, adding another layer of competition to the state's already active political landscape. The development is being closely watched by major political parties as they assess its possible impact on local equations.

A fresh political controversy has emerged in Kerala after eight UDF legislators boycotted an NCW workshop, objecting to the exclusive use of Hindi at the national event. Kerala leaders accused the Centre of undermining linguistic diversity.

Kerala Politics is witnessing a fresh controversy after the state government defended an SIT probe into alleged financial irregularities linked to the previous administration’s proposal to bring Argentina’s football team and Lionel Messi to Kerala. The issue has now become a political debate over transparency, public money and accountability.

A tragic incident in Telangana has sparked anger among State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees after a 24-year-old woman bus conductor, Gundla Pravalika, died following an alleged attack by a passenger. The conductor, who was seriously injured after being pushed out of a moving bus during an argument over ticket change, succumbed to her injuries after nearly ten days of treatment.

Karnataka's latest bus fare hike has triggered a political controversy across the state, with opposition parties strongly criticising the Congress government over the increased financial burden on ordinary passengers. The revised fares for state-run transport corporations have come into effect from midnight on November 4, making bus journeys more expensive for thousands of daily commuters.