The Kerala Chief Minister’s convoy was involved in a collision in Thiruvananthapuram after a sudden maneuver by a two-wheeler driver. The incident sparked a debate on social media with users scrutinizing the events and assigning blame. The incident also prompted a review of safety protocols for CM convoys.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s convoy was involved in a minor accident in Thiruvananthapuram after the pilot car braked suddenly to avoid a scooter. While the Chief Minister’s vehicle sustained minor damage, he was unharmed and continued his journey. The incident highlights concerns about convoy safety and has led to calls for enhanced protocols. Separately, Kerala Police have registered a case against individuals who allegedly disrupted the Thrissur Pooram festival in April.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s claims that the state government was warned about potential landslides in Wayanad. Vijayan asserts that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) only issued an orange alert before the landslides, and a red alert was issued after the disaster struck. Shah, however, maintains that the Centre provided early warnings to the Kerala government about the possibility of heavy rainfall and landslides.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has supported her brother and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi’s claim that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is collaborating with the BJP. This is because the Narendra Modi government has not launched central agencies against him despite his alleged involvement in various scams. Priyanka’s comments came after an LDF legislator requested a DNA test on Rahul to verify his descent from the Nehru-Gandhi family, apparently in response to his criticism of the chief minister. Accusing Vijayan of being an exception amongst opposition leaders, Priyanka stated that other opposition leaders face attacks, harassment, and imprisonment. She further alleged that BJP leaders have been caught with substantial sums of money in their vehicles but have faced no consequences. She praised Rahul for his unwavering stance against the BJP and LDF despite the slander and legal cases he has endured. Additionally, Priyanka addressed rallies in Malappuram district, including Wandoor and Edakkara.
Kerala’s electoral landscape presents a unique paradox: the Congress and the Left Front (LDF), while allied at the national level, are engaged in a fierce battle for supremacy in the state. This dynamic has been amplified by the presence of Rahul Gandhi, the Congress’s Wayanad candidate, who has emerged as a significant force in the state’s politics. LDF Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, facing anti-incumbency and dwindling national influence, has adopted a confrontational approach towards the Congress, targeting Rahul Gandhi in particular. The heated exchanges between the two leaders have drawn national attention and have become a defining feature of the campaign in Kerala.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched scathing attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress candidate Rahul Gandhi, respectively. Vadra accused Modi of trying to polarize voters by making comments about mangalsutras and gold, while Vijayan criticized Gandhi’s leadership abilities. In other news, Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Meanwhile, a legal battle is underway in the United States over a proposed ban on homeless individuals, and a wedding in Andhra Pradesh turned chaotic when the bride’s family attempted to take her away.
The political battle in Kerala has intensified, with leaders from the Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI) exchanging accusations. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged that Rahul Gandhi has been absent during crucial political developments in the country, while Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Vadra have accused Vijayan of collusion with the BJP. Vijayan’s remarks come after Gandhi questioned why Vijayan has not faced action from central investigation agencies for alleged scandals involving his government.
