DYFI
Coverage of DYFI in the Nexus archive.
- Kafir screenshot case in Kerala: SIT names DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan as an accused
The Kerala police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has named DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan as an accused in the Kafir screenshot case. Authorities plan to issue a notice for his interrogation and proceed with legal action as per the court’s anticipatory bail order.
- Political row over DYFI’s free meal distribution in Kerala govt hospitals continues to simmer
A political dispute in Kerala continues over the distribution of free meals in government hospitals by DYFI. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan accuses Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan of supporting efforts to appropriate public space under the guise of philanthropy.
- Faced with outrage, Kerala Health Minister makes a U-turn on DYFI food packet distribution in hospitals
Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan announced an end to food packet distribution on hospital premises under political party banners. His office later clarified that the statement referred to a specific hospital and should not be taken as a general policy.
- Row over free meal distribution by political outfits at government hospitals in Kerala
Kerala's Health Minister prohibits political organizations from conducting welfare activities in government hospitals under their own banners, assigning sole responsibility to the Health department. DYFI, which has long provided free meals, states they intervened due to hospitals' lack of a system for caregivers' free food.
- SIT makes second arrest in ‘kafir’ screenshot case
SIT made a second arrest in the 'kafir' screenshot case. Amal, a DYFI leader, was charged with disseminating communally sensitive material and later released on bail.
- ‘Kafir screenshot’ case: order on SIT plea to cancel accused’s bail today
The Kozhikode Sessions Court is set to decide on the SIT's request to cancel the accused's bail in the 'Kafir screenshot' case and will also address an anticipatory bail plea by DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan.
- Friction intensifies in UDF in Kollam over entry of former DYFI leaders into RSP
RSP's decision to grant membership to former DYFI leaders has caused friction in the UDF, angering Congress and Youth Congress, who argue it undermines UDF's political integrity without collective approval.
- Congress pulls the plug on independent alliance in Pala, throws UDF into crisis
Congress opposes an independent alliance in Pala, criticizing the council's decision to grant DYFI permission for a district meet as 'political betrayal.' The three-member collective involved claims it has an agreement with the UDF, not solely Congress.
- Congress announces withdrawal of support to independent collective in Pala municipality
Congress has withdrawn its support for an independent collective in the Pala municipality following a controversial council vote that approved a DYFI meeting.
- ‘Kafir screenshot’ case in Kerala: Sessions court to pronounce verdict on DYFI leader’s bail plea on July 3
A Kerala sessions court will decide on the bail plea of DYFI leader Jithin Bhaskaran in the 'Kafir screenshot' case. Prosecution opposed the bail, alleging he attempted to destroy digital evidence from his phone and that custodial interrogation is necessary for the investigation.
- DYFI Kannur district conference to begin in Thalassery on June 30
The DYFI Kannur district conference is set to begin in Thalassery on June 30. The event will focus on district-level organizational activities.
- Boat race row: DYFI stages protest against CM
DYFI staged a protest against the Chief Minister over a boat race row. The demonstration highlights a conflict related to the event.
- DYFI leader denied bail in ‘kafir screenshot’ case in Kerala
A DYFI leader was denied bail in a 'kafir screenshot' case in Kerala. The denial occurred during legal proceedings related to the case.
- Kaffir screen shot controversy: DYFI national president Rahim moves police against ‘smear campaign’
DYFI national president Rahim has filed a police complaint over a 'smear campaign' involving a controversial screenshot labeled 'Kaffir.' Leaders, including CPI(M) legislator K.K. Lathika, shared the screenshot on social media during an election campaign in Vadakara.
- SIT to move court for custody of DYFI leader in ‘kafir screenshot’ case
SIT is seeking court custody of a DYFI leader in the 'kafir screenshot' case. Jithin Bhaskar, a DYFI Vadakara block committee member and admin of the 'Vadakara Squad' WhatsApp group, is suspected of sharing the screenshot with over 200 people, though police have not confirmed he created it.
- Case filed over ‘defamatory Facebook post’ targeting Kerala’s CPI(M) MP Rahim
A case has been filed over a defamatory Facebook post targeting Kerala’s CPI(M) MP Rahim. The post allegedly used Rahim’s photo to falsely claim that individuals arrested in the State’s anti-narcotics drive Operation Toofan were members of CPI(M)-affiliated organizations SFI and DYFI.
- Police intimidating pro-Left activists in ‘kafir screenshot’ case, says DYFI
DYFI alleges that police are intimidating pro-Left activists in the 'kafir screenshot' case. The claim is based solely on the title provided.
- DYFI demands notification for recruitment of teachers for students with special needs
DYFI is demanding notification for the recruitment of teachers for students with special needs, threatening intensified agitation and a siege of the Assembly if vacancies remain unfilled. The federation also seeks relaxation of age limits for job applicants.
- SFI and DYFI protest NTA failures, demand Union Education Minister’s resignation
SFI and DYFI are protesting NTA's failures in conducting exams like NEET, UGC-NET, and CUET, which have caused uncertainty among students. They are demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister, citing the Central government's failure to implement meaningful reforms.