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LDF regains power in Kerala, BJP opens account; CPI(M) focuses on finalising CM

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May 19, 2016

Thiruvananthapuram, May 19: CPI(M)-led LDF regained power in Kerala cruising to a comfortable majority by inflicting a massive drubbing to the ruling Congress-headed UDF in the assembly polls which also saw BJP scripting history by opening its account in the state assembly.

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LDF won 91 of the 140 assembly seats at stake. The result of Wadakkancherry is yet to be declared officially where UDF candidate Anil Akkara has won by a margin of just three votes.
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) won 85 seats on its own and another six by independents fielded by the opposition front.

93-year-old V S Achutanandan, the face of the LDF campaign and CPI(M) polit bureau member Pinarayi Vijayan, Thomas Issac, E P Jayarajan and actor Mukesh are among prominent winners in the LDF.

BJP's leader and former Union minister O Rajagopal won from Nemom by defeating CPI(M) MLA V Sivankutty by a margin of 8,671 votes.

Though senior BJP leaders like state president Kummanam Rajasekharan and former president V Muraleedharan, were among the prominent losers, the fact that the party managed to break the jinx and enter the assembly for the first time is itself politically significant.

Cricketer Sreesanth failed to impress in his debut outing in the poll and secured only 34,764 votes. Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) had to bite the dust with a meagre 46 seats. The UDF could manage 12 seats in Malappuram, the stronghold of IUML, a key partner of the Front and also in Ernakulam where it won nine seats.

LDF made massive inroads in Thrissur, Kannur, Kozhikode, Kollam, Alapuzha and Thiruvananthapuram districts by capturing maximum seats. In Thrissur, out of 13 constituencies, all except one went to LDF. In Kollam all 10 seats were won by LDF.

While Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, former Finance minister K M Mani, who had to resign in the backdrop of bar bribery allegations, were among those who survived the LDF onslaught, four of his cabinet colleagues, K Babu, who also was under the cloud of bar scam, Shibu Baby John (RSP), K P Mohanan (JDU), P K Jayalakshmi (Congress) fell by the wayside.

Speaker N Shakthan, Deputy Speaker Palode Ravi and Congress leaders K Sudhakaran, Pandalam Sudhakaran, former minister, Dominic Presentation, Padmaja Venugopal and Shanimol Osman were among the prominent losers in the UDF camp.

Reacting to the massive defeat, Chandy said the results were a "setback" and UDF would discuss in detail the results of the unexpected rout.

"We did not expect such a defeat. Both party and the front have responsibility in the defeat. I have more responsibility because I am the front chairman," he said.

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Winners' List

Thiruvananthapuram — V.S. Sivakumar won by 10905 votes
Nemom — O Rajagopal won
Vattiyoorkavu K. Muraleedharan won by 7622 votes
Kovalam Adv. M. Vincent won by 2615 votes
Chirayinkeezhu — V. Sasi won by 14322 votes
Aruvikkara — K.S. Sabarinadhan won by 21314 votes
Parassala — C.K. Harindran won by 18566 votes
Varkala — Adv. V. Joy won by 2386 votes
Vamanapuram — Adv. D.K. Murali won by 9596 votes
Attingal — Adv. B. Satyan won by 40383 votes
Kazhakoottam — Kadakampalli Surendran won by 7347 votes
Neyyatinkara — K. Ansalan won by 9314 votes
Nedumangad — C. Divakaran won by 3621 votes
Kattakkada — I.B. Satheesh won by 849 votes

Kollam — M. Mukesh won by 17241 votes
Karunagappally — R. Ramachandran won by 1759 votes
Chavara — N. Vijayan Pillai won by 6189 votes
Chadayamangalam — Mullakkara Ratnakaran won by 21928 votes
Kunnathur —Kovoor Kunjumon won by 20529 votes
Pathanapuram — K.B. Ganesh Kumar won by 24562 votes
Chathannoor — G.S. Jayalal won by 34407 votes
Eravipuram — M. Noushad won by 28803 votes
Punalur — Adv. K. Raju won by 33582 votes
Kundara — J. Mercy Kutty Amma won by 30460 votes
Kottarakkara — Adv. P. Aisha Potty won by 42632 votes

Thiruvalla — Adv. Mathew T. Thomas won by 8242 votes
Aranmula — Veena George won by 7646 votes
Ranni — Raju Abraham won by 14596 votes
Adoor — Chittayam Gopakumar won by 25460 votes
Konni — Adoor Prakash Won by 20471 votes

Aroor — A.M. Ariff won by 38519 votes
Alappuzha — Dr. T.M. Thomas Issac won by 31032 votes
Ambalapuzha — G. Sudhakaran won by 22621 votes
Haripad — Ramesh Chennithala won by 18621 votes
Kayamkulam — Adv. U. Prathibha Hari won by 11857 votes
Kuttanad — Thomas Chandy won by 4891 votes
Mavelikkara — R. Rajesh won by 31542 votes

Puthuppally — Oommen Chandy won by 27092 votes
Pala — K.M. Mani won by 4703 votes
Kottayam — Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan won by 33635 votes
Changanassery — C.F. Thomas won by 1849 votes
Kanjirappally — Dr. N. Jayaraj won by 3890 votes
Poonjar — P.C. George won by 27821 votes
Ettumanoor — Suresh Kurup won by 8899 votes
Kaduthuruthy — Adv. Mons Joseph leads
Vaikom — C.K. Asha won by 24584 votes

Devikulam — S. Rajendran won by 5782 votes
Peermade — E.S. Bijimol won by 314 votes
Idukki — Roshy Augustine won by 9333 votes
Udumbanchola — M.M. Mani won by 1109 votes

Perumbavoor — Eldhose Kunnappilly won by 7088 votes
Angamaly — Roji M. John won by 9186 votes
Aluva — Anwar Sadath won by 18835 votes
Piravom — Anoop Jacob won by 6195 votes
Paravur — V.D. Satheesan won by 20634 votes
Ernakulam — Hibi Eden won by 21949 votes
Kunnathunad — V.P. Sajeendran won by 2679 votes
Thrikkakara — Adv. P.T. Thomas won by 11996 votes
Muvattupuzha — Eldho Abraham won by 9375 votes
Thrippunithura — Adv. M. Swaraj won by 4467 votes
Kalamassery — V.K. Ebrahim Kunhu won by 12118 votes

Palakkad — Shafi Parambil won by 17483 votes
Malampuzha — V.S. Achuthanandan won by 27142 votes
Ollur — Adv. K. Rajan won by 13248 votes
Kongad — K.V. Vijayadas won by 13271 votes
Pattambi — Muhammed Muhassin won by 7404 votes
Ottapalam — P. Unni won by 16088 votes
Manalur — Murali Perunelli won by 19325 votes
Thrissur — V.S. Sunilkumar won by 6987 votes
Nattika — Geetha Gopi won by 26777 votes
Kaipamangalam — E.T. Tyson won by 33440 votes
Mannarkkad — Adv. N. Samsudheen won by 12325 votes
Puthukkad — Prof. C. Raveendranath won by 38478 votes
Nenmara — K. Babu won by 7544 votes
Chelakkara — U.R. Pradeep won by 10200 votes
Kunnamkulam — A.C. Moideen won by 7782 votes
Guruvayoor — K.V. Abdul Khader won by 15098 votes
Irinjalakuda — Prof. K.U. Arunan won by 2711 votes
Kodungallur — V.R. Sunil Kumar won by 22791 votes
Alathur — K.D. Prasenan won by 36060 votes

Kondotty — T.V. Ibrahim won by 10654 votes
Wandoor — A.P. Anil Kumar won by 23864 votes
Payyannur — C. Krishnan won by 40263 votes
Kalliasseri — T.V. Rajesh won by 42891 votes
Taliparamba — James Mathew won by 40617 votes
Azhikode — K.M. Shaji won by 2284 votes
Nilambur — P.V. Anvar won by 11504 votes
Mattannur — E.P. Jayarajan won by 43381 votes
Wandoor — A.P. Anil Kumar won by 23864 votes
Manjeri — Adv. M. Ummer won by 19616 votes
Malappuram — P. Ubaidullah won by 35672 votes
Vengara — P.K. Kunhalikutty won by 38057 votes
Tirur — C. Mammootty won by 7061 votes

Vadakara — C.K. Nanu won by 9511 votes
Nadapuram — E.K. Vijayan won by 4759 votes
Balusseri — Purushan Kadalundi won by 15464 votes
Elathur — A.K. Saseendran won by 29057 votes
Kozhikode North — A. Pradeep Kumar won by 27823 votes
Kozhikode South — Dr. M.K. Muneer won by 6327 votes
Beypore — V.K.C. Mammad Koya won by 14363 votes
Kunnamangalam — Adv. P.T.A. Rahim won by 11205 votes
Koduvally — Karat Razak won by 573 votes
Thiruvambady — George M. Thomas won by 3008 votes

Mananthavady — O.R. Kelu won by 1307 votes
Sulthanbathery — I.C. Balakrishnan won by 11198 votes
Kalpetta — C.K. Sasindran won by 13083 votes

Manjeshwar — P.B. Abdul Razak won by 89 votes
Kasaragod — N.A. Nellikunnu won by 8607 votes
Udma — K. Kunhiraman won by 3832 votes
Kanhangad — E. Chandrasekharan won by 26011 votes
Trikaripur — M. Rajagopal won by 16418 votes

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November 30,2025

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Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district. 

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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December 2,2025

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Bengaluru: 'Nati koli saaru' (country chicken curry) considered one of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s favourites along with steaming hot idlis was on the breakfast menu at Deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s residence on Tuesday, according to official sources.

The spread also included 'nati koli' fry, vada and pongal, among other items, they said.

In an apparent show of unity, Siddaramaiah visited Shivakumar’s residence for breakfast, just days after the two leaders shared a meal amid a simmering power tussle in the state Congress.

Siddaramaiah drove to the Deputy CM’s residence in Sadashivanagar, where he was received by Shivakumar and his brother D K Suresh, who is a former Congress MP.

Suresh and Kunigal MLA H D Ranganath, a relative of Shivakumar, joined them for breakfast, which featured a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Speaking to reporters later, Siddaramaiah said Shivakumar had invited him during his visit to the CM’s residence for breakfast on Saturday.

Asked about the difference between the two meals, the chief minister said, "At his (Shivakumar’s) house it was non-veg, while at my house it was veg. He is a vegetarian, I am a non-vegetarian. I had not prepared non-veg. I told DK to get chicken from the village as you won’t get the original in Bengaluru."

Shivakumar said he had initially invited Siddaramaiah to his residence, but the CM had suggested visiting his place first and reciprocating later. "It was a vegetarian breakfast at the CM’s house on Saturday," he noted.

"Today, I invited him (the CM) to my house. He enjoyed the breakfast, which had his Mysuru taste," Shivakumar added. At this point, Siddaramaiah remarked that Shivakumar’s wife is also from Mysuru.

Saturday’s breakfast at Siddaramaiah’s official residence, held as part of efforts by the Congress high command to ease tensions in the leadership dispute between the two, reportedly included idlis and sambar, according to official sources.

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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