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Congress rebels in Pala municipality are attempting to form a new ruling arrangement with the LDF after toppling the UDF. The move aims to secure control of the municipality through a coalition with the LDF.

Kerala CM claims the previous CPI(M)-led LDF government agreed to include non-Muslim members on the Waqf Board. V.D. Satheesan accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of attempting to 'foment communal sentiments' against the Congress-led UDF government.

Pinarayi Vijayan stated that the UDF's position on the Waqf issue will sacrifice minority interests and negatively impact pending writ petitions in the Supreme Court.

IUML faces pressure from various quarters over decisions perceived as a shift from its earlier positions on issues such as Waqf, PM SHRI, and the government’s move to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages. The party advises ministers to back UDF with caution amid the controversy.

IUML opposes the amended Waqf Act requiring non-Muslim and Shia representation on State Waqf Boards, but the UDF government, which includes IUML, instructs the High Court to reconstitute the board under the amended law.

Pinarayi released a white paper titled 'White Paper of Facts' to challenge UDF claims about Kerala's economy, asserting that public debt grew more slowly during LDF's governance than under the previous UDF administration. The white paper was prepared by the AKG Centre for Research and Studies.

LDF councillors plan to stage a dharna in response to a significant reduction in plan allocation from ₹133.34 crore to ₹23.67 crore in the revised State Budget. The drop is attributed to the shift from the previous LDF government's budget to the current UDF government's revised budget.

Satheesan asks Pinarayi to clarify whether Adani Group took steps to sell stake in Vizhinjam port during LDF rule. The Chief Minister asserts the current UDF government will prioritize state interests in Vizhinjam decisions.

UDF members will lead Syndicate panels at Calicut University. P. Rasheed Ahammed, a Syndicate member since 2019, has been appointed pro Vice-Chancellor.

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.

LDF seeks a trust vote in Kerala’s Pala municipality amid a deepening UDF rift. A notice with signatures from all 12 Opposition councillors was sent to the deputy director of the Local Self-Governments department, and the move is expected to gain support from six Congress councillors.

KU Syndicate reduced the number of standing committees from 10 to seven, and UDF secured all convenerships. This marks the first time since the University Act in 1974 that CPI(M) has not held a standing committee convenership in the Syndicate.

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.

The UDF government extended the accreditation period of Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS) until July 31, sparking debate. Senior UDF leaders, including V.D. Satheesan, had previously criticized the Left Democratic Front government for alleged unfair patronage of ULCCS.

Kerala CPI(M) leader M.V. Jayarajan offers expelled leaders a chance to return to the party if they 'rectify their mistake'. The statement appears directed at CPI(M) dissidents-turned-UDF Independent MLAs T.K. Govindan and V. Kunhikrishnan, who represent Payyannur and Taliparamba Assembly constituencies.

CPI(M) leader Puthalath Dinesan acknowledged party shortcomings in the Kerala Assembly election campaign, including candidate selection, delayed action on the Sabarimala gold loss issue, and ineffective response to the UDF's campaign, as reasons for their defeat. The admission highlights internal criticism of the LDF's electoral strategy and decision-making.

IUML asserts that decisions on liquor must be made through UDF. The statement highlights the necessity of UDF's involvement in liquor-related decisions.

The Finance Bill was passed in the Kerala Assembly amid a boycott by the Opposition. The bill states that tax revisions for low-alcohol beverages will take effect after a government notification, and the LDF opposes it for not being referred to the House’s Subject Committee by the UDF government.

The Kochi Corporation has introduced free rides for women on its ro-ro ferries. The resolution was proposed by K.A. Manaf and supported by ruling UDF councillors, while opposition LDF and BJP councillors were neither fully supportive nor opposed.

Violence erupted at a Thiruvananthapuram Corporation meeting when a BJP councillor attacked Congress leader K.S. Sabarinadhan. The meeting began amid protests by the Opposition LDF and UDF against the continuation of BJP councillor R. Sugathan, who was arrested under KAAPA and is in Viyyur prison. Two women Congress councillors were also allegedly attacked.

The Confederation of University Employees Organisations claims the appointment of a temporary Vice-Chancellor at Kerala Agricultural University reflects a UDF-BJP deal. The university's act requires the Chancellor to consult the Pro-Chancellor, a position held by the Agriculture Minister, for such appointments.

Kerala’s ‘sea and sky’ are described as being set for privatisation, according to Pinarayi Vijayan. The Leader of the Opposition notes that the UDF came to power due to public demand for change but cautions that the new government's changes warrant examination.

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The UDF government in Kerala faces criticism over a proposed low-proof liquor sale policy. Opposition LDF accuses the government of corruption by forgoing ₹600 crore in sales tax revenue, while prohibition activists demand the proposal be revoked, citing risks of increased underage drinking.

Minister O.J. Janeesh accused the LDF of causing excessive liquor in Kerala. The UDF has not yet finalized its liquor policy and will decide after consultations within the front and party.

LDF convener Ramakrishnan accused UDF and Satheesan of misleading people regarding a liquor-related issue. The statement highlights a political dispute between the two groups.

IUML faces conflict between its ideology and coalition discipline as UDF continues with the PM SHRI scheme and reduces tax on low-alcohol liquor, despite IUML's opposition. IUML State president Thangal asserts UDF's declared policy will enforce alcohol abstinence.

Independent councillor Maya Rahul's planned resignation as vice-chairperson is in jeopardy, as she may refuse to step down, complicating the UDF's efforts to appoint a successor. Tensions between Congress and independent members are escalating in Pala municipality.

A dispute over tax rates for low-alcohol beverages is ongoing, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stating the UDF government will decide. The LDF government introduced low-alcohol beverages as a new category in its 2022-23 liquor policy, while the current UDF government set the tax rates.

The Kerala Assembly saw the LDF and UDF opposing each other over PM SHRI, with both sides accusing the other of aligning with the Sangh Parivar agenda. A walkout was staged during the confrontation.

Kerala’s former Excise Minister criticizes the UDF government for reducing tax on low-alcohol drinks. He argues that the previous LDF government restricted production to fruits and farm produce, while the current policy allows spirit-based production, risking corruption and social harm.

Thrissur received significant funding in its first UDF budget, with allocations for a jewellery corridor, music academy, mobility hub, and key infrastructure projects.

The Kerala Budget announcement revives the Kottayam skywalk project as the UDF approves its revival plan. This fulfills an electoral promise by Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, the Kottayam MLA and Speaker.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan emphasizes private investment as the key to boosting the state's economy, dismissing Opposition claims that the UDF is pushing privatization. The government plans to introduce new economic models.

Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes the UDF government for rebranding LDF schemes in the Kerala Budget, claiming it lacks substantive new initiatives and favors corporate interests.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is presenting the UDF government's first budget for 2026-27. The budget is being closely observed for the inclusion of the five Indira Guarantees promised by the UDF during the Assembly election campaign.

The 'Kafir' screenshot case has drawn criticism against CPI(M) from the UDF, which claims the case is revealing the party's 'real face'.

UDF has reached a fragile truce in Pala amid disputes over power-sharing. Coalition partners are revising their arrangement ahead of a crucial municipal council meeting on Wednesday.

Kerala’s 2026-27 revised Budget is expected to prioritize higher education, including the UDF’s 'Indira Guarantee' initiative to provide a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 to college-going girls.

BJP Telangana chief accuses Congress, BRS, and MIM of enabling 'illegal infiltrators' in voter lists. BJP Telangana president Ramchander Rao questions how UDF won in Kerala despite BJP's alleged benefit from SIR in West Bengal.