Lok Sabha polls 2024 in Kerala | On the campaign trail
The Hindu
As candidates go on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections campaign trail in Kerala, The Hindu zooms in on the poll frenzy that has gripped the Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala
With the polling for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections nearing, candidates and political parties in Kerala have been on the campaign trail. Braving a scorching summer, candidates and party workers from all the battling fronts in Kerala have raised the political temperatures with effervescent electioneering.
Polling for the 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala will take place on April 26, 2024. Like in the past General Elections, Kerala will have its elections on a single day, in the second phase of polling of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has fielded heavyweight candidates against the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) across the State, sending out a clear message that its alliance within the INDIA bloc holds no importance for the Left coalition in Kerala.
In the Wayanad constituency, a high-profile battle seems to be on the cards with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi once again contesting from there.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s frequent visits to Kerala have injected a new dynamic into electioneering for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeks to further bridge the north-south divide.
Key issues that dominate the poll narrative in Kerala range from the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act to the complexities of electoral bonds, the ragging incident at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Pookode in Wayanad to man-animal conflicts.
In the 2019 Parliament elections, the United Democratic Front (UDF) won 19 of the 20 seats, with the CPI(M) winning in Alappuzha, the lone seat for the Left Democratic Front.
Women possess inherent skills that can be harnessed for entrepreneurship, said Athmika Amin, director of J.V. Group of Companies, Mangaluru, on January 13.
Coimbatore Corporation's 24/7 water supply project faces delays, now set for completion in February, with ongoing household connections.
Students cause chaos on Thoothukudi roads during Pongal celebrations; police seize 15 bikes for safety violations.
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav emphasizes NDA's farmer-friendly initiatives while laying the foundation stone for a new temple structure.
‘Samathuva Pongal 2026’ celebrated at Salem and Namakkal Collectorates with traditional events, competitions, and cultural performances.
GBA elections will be conducted within the Supreme Court's deadline, addressing women's reservation concerns, assures D.K. Shivakumar.
Mangaluru police have applied the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA) against three recently arrested for extortion.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 129.80 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 522 cusecs and a discharge of 1,000 cusecs.
BRS condemns auto-debit traffic challans as unconstitutional, violating citizens' rights and due process in Hyderabad.
Awareness bike rally in Thoothukudi highlights the importance of helmet use for rider safety during road safety month.
Mahesh Goud urges BRS to address Kavitha's allegations, denies her potential Congress membership, and critiques BJP's political tactics.
Poet Manushyaputhiran's new collection, inspired by a news report, honors Mohamul's heroine Yamuna and explores her enduring legacy.
Accident leads to the rescue of two kidnapped children in Dharwad; the accused had a prior POCSO case in 2018.