Pinarayi Vijayan

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Former Chief Minister of Kerala · CPM

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Has Pinarayi Vijayan kept their promises?

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Pinarayi Vijayan stated that Unnikrishnan was a staunch spokesperson of secular politics who opposed Hindutva politics.Citation: Tributes pour in for Former Union Minister K.P. Unnikrishnan - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan claimed the CBI implicated Kejriwal without evidence.Citation: Arvind Kejriwal’s court discharge a blow to Union government: Kerala Chief Minister - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan's government is a brand in election-time PR campaigns.Citation: Pinarayi govt in Kerala ‘itself a brand in PR exercise’, slams Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese mouthpiece - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan was aware of bribery allegations against I. Shihabuddeen.Citation: YC urges Kerala Governor not to approve State govt. nominee as PSC member - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan's campaign claimed he deserved credit for the Tantri's arrest.Citation: V.D Satheesan questions Tantri’s arrest in Sabarimala gold case, asks SIT to clarify - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan alleged the UDF government is privatizing sectors like 'the sea and the sky'.Citation: UDF govt. set to privatise major sectors, says Pinarayi - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan expressed shock and dismay at the government's refusal to renew Rajagopal's passport.Citation: Kerala CM seeks West Bengal counterpart’s intervention to restore journalist R. Rajagopal’s passport - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan claimed media has shifted focus from rebuilding society to profit and attacks on the government.Citation: Swadeshabhimani-Kesari award presented to Malayinkeezhu Gopalakrishnan - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan claimed the Centre was financially choking Kerala due to political hostility.Citation: Kerala being punished for not accepting BJP: Pinarayi - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan claimed the Union Budget demonstrated 'cruel neglect' towards Kerala.Citation: At LDF’s northern region development rally, CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre’s neglect of Kerala - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan and the Governor staged a scripted act regarding the policy address omissions.Citation: Governor-Chief Minister row an electoral theatrics, says K.C. Venugopal - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan blamed the Central government for Kerala's financial crisis, admitting his government's failure.Citation: Kerala CM’s criticism of Centre amounts to admission of LDF’s failure, says State BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan claimed his government did not appoint non-Muslim members to the Waqf Board.Citation: Waqf case: petitioner moves caveat in SC - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan accused of spreading communal propaganda.Citation: Trying To Mislead Muslims: VD Satheesan Slams Pinarayi Vijayan Over Kerala Waqf Board Row

Pinarayi Vijayan termed the police revamp 'extremely undemocratic'.Citation: Pinarayi Vijayan flays ‘move to politicise’ police in Kerala - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan criticized singing the full Vande Mataram as unsecular.Citation: Vande Mataram row: Kerala govt’s stance will be ‘made clear’ on Independence Day, says CM Satheesan - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan alleged his daughter was targeted due to their relationship.Citation: Keralam Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan rejects hawala allegations, claims family being targeted - The Hindu

Pinarayi Vijayan claims ED’s charges show a shared political agenda between BJP and Congress.Citation: CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Pinarayi Vijayan says ED’s charges shows a ‘shared political agenda’ between BJP and Congress - The Hindu

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broadDefiant Pinarayi Vijayan raises fist after ED raid, vows ‘long battle’ against BJP and Congress - The Hindu Pinarayi Vijayan, former Kerala Chief Minister and now Leader of the Opposition, emergedCitation: Defiant Pinarayi Vijayan raises fist after ED raid, vows ‘long battle’ against BJP and Congress - The Hindu

broadED raids Pinarayi Vijayan's residences in CMRL-Exalogic case - The Hindu The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the residences of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and hisCitation: ED raids Pinarayi Vijayan's residences in CMRL-Exalogic case - The Hindu

broadCMRL appeal against ED probe: HC directs status quo till June 5 - The Hindu The Kerala High Court has ordered the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to maintain the status quo in the pay-off case inCitation: CMRL appeal against ED probe: HC directs status quo till June 5 - The Hindu

broadAssembly Election 2026 results LIVE: TN, Kerala, West Bengal head into Govt formation mode - The Hindu Mamata Banerjee, M.K. Stalin, and Pinarayi Vijayan have lost their respective electioCitation: Assembly Election 2026 results LIVE: TN, Kerala, West Bengal head into Govt formation mode - The Hindu

broadYou can hug Modi, but not Pinarayi? CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby asks Rahul Gandhi - The Hindu M.A. Baby, general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), criticized RahulCitation: You can hug Modi, but not Pinarayi? CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby asks Rahul Gandhi - The Hindu

broadRamesh Chennithala seeks Kerala CM’s resignation alleging data leak of 1 crore citizens - The Hindu Ramesh Chennithala, a senior Congress leader, demanded the resignation of Kerala Chief MinisteCitation: Ramesh Chennithala seeks Kerala CM’s resignation alleging data leak of 1 crore citizens - The Hindu

broadKerala Assembly Budget session resumes amid Opposition uproar over Sabarimala gold theft case - The Hindu The Kerala Assembly resumed its Budget session amidst protests from the Congress-led UnitedCitation: Kerala Assembly Budget session resumes amid Opposition uproar over Sabarimala gold theft case - The Hindu

broadED plea in Kerala HC seeks cancellation of bail for accused in attack on its officials - The Hindu The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a petition in the Kerala High Court seeking theCitation: ED plea in Kerala HC seeks cancellation of bail for accused in attack on its officials - The Hindu

broadMisrepresentation of facts by prosecutor led to bail for accused in officials’ assault case: ED - The Hindu The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) argued that the release of an accused on bail in a cCitation: Misrepresentation of facts by prosecutor led to bail for accused in officials’ assault case: ED - The Hindu

broadAttack on ED officials: Kerala HC seeks State govt.’s response in bail plea of accused - The Hindu The Kerala High Court has sought the State’s response to a bail petition by Kiran P.S., one of 25Citation: Attack on ED officials: Kerala HC seeks State govt.’s response in bail plea of accused - The Hindu

broadKerala High Court grants bail to four more accused of attacking ED officials - The Hindu On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Kerala High Court allowed bail for four more accused in an attack on EnfoCitation: Kerala High Court grants bail to four more accused of attacking ED officials - The Hindu

seriousCMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Pinarayi Vijayan says ED’s charges shows a ‘shared political agenda’ between BJP and Congress - The Hindu On September 12, 2026, Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of the OppositiCitation: CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Pinarayi Vijayan says ED’s charges shows a ‘shared political agenda’ between BJP and Congress - The Hindu

broadCMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Kerala HC reserves order on plea seeking FIR against Pinarayi, daughter Veena, Riyas On September 30, 2026, the Kerala High Court reserved its verdict in a petition seekCitation: CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Kerala HC reserves order on plea seeking FIR against Pinarayi, daughter Veena, Riyas

broadCMRL pay-off case: Kerala HC orders registration of FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, kin based on ED report On October 9, 2026, the Kerala High Court ordered an FIR against former Chief Minister PiCitation: CMRL pay-off case: Kerala HC orders registration of FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, kin based on ED report

broadCMRL-Exalogic case: CPI(M) accuses UDF of aiding ‘BJP-controlled ED’, withholding facts to ‘mislead’ Kerala HC On Friday, CPI(M) leader M.V. Jayarajan accused the UDF in Keralam of aidCitation: CMRL-Exalogic case: CPI(M) accuses UDF of aiding ‘BJP-controlled ED’, withholding facts to ‘mislead’ Kerala HC

broadHectic schedule on cards for ruling front, Opposition as nine-day Keralam Assembly session opens on October 12 The Keralam Legislative Assembly opens a nine-day session on October 12, 2026. The Citation: Hectic schedule on cards for ruling front, Opposition as nine-day Keralam Assembly session opens on October 12

GOVERNANCE· 11 Oct

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta accuses Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal of turning Delhi into battleground

On Saturday (October 10, 2026), Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal of trying to turn Delhi into a battleground. Authorities detained over 7,000 people, including CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, along with Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar. The protest demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

↗ The Hindu

JUSTICE· 11 Oct

Dhruv Rathee released by Gurugram Crime Branch after detention from Sector 56 residence

Dhruv Rathee was released by the Crime Branch, Gurugram at 2 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after being detained from his Sector 56 residence on October 10. Police detained over 7,000 protesters and leaders including Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar. CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das faced preventive arrest.

↗ The Hindu

GOVERNANCE· 11 Oct

High Court order to register FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case

The Keralam Legislative Assembly opens a nine-day session on October 12, 2026. The UDF government faces criticism over power cuts and V.D. Satheesan’s flight charter. Key items include the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, and legal guarantees for elderly citizens. Debate will involve a High Court order to register an FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, T. Veena, and P.A. Mohamed Riyas regarding the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case.

↗ The Hindu

GOVERNANCE· 11 Oct

Protesters led by AISA president Neha and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded resignation

On October 10, 2026, protesters led by AISA president Neha and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities. Despite security, Delhi Police detained nearly 2,500 people, including Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, Manik Sarkar, Arvind Kejriwal, and Abhijeet Dipke. In Mumbai, Hum Bharat ke Log saw Tushar Gandhi, Imran Khan, and Varun Sardesai detained.

↗ The Hindu

GOVERNANCE· 11 Oct

Delhi Police detains nearly 3,000 people to stop Cockroach Janta Party protest

On Saturday, Delhi Police detained nearly 3,000 people to prevent a Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta blamed Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke for the chaos. Authorities shut 45 Delhi Metro stations and cancelled over 250 trains. The Supreme Court questioned these sweeping restrictions while protesters demanded the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.

↗ NDTV

GOVERNANCE· 10 Oct

KC Venugopal announces Delhi protest march demanding removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Congress leader KC Venugopal announced a protest march in Delhi on Monday against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his removal over the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Mamata Banerjee and other INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Omar Abdullah, were detained by Delhi Police during a Saturday protest at Jantar Mantar. A delegation met President Droupadi Murmu on Friday to flag alleged vote theft.

↗ NDTV

GOVERNANCE· 10 Oct

Protests erupted across the city following police action against Jantar Mantar demonstrations demanding Gyanesh

On Friday, October 10, 2026, protests erupted across the city following police action against Jantar Mantar demonstrations demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. The CPI(M) marched after detaining leaders Pinarayi Vijayan, M.A. Baby, Brinda Karat, and John Brittas. S. Sathish, K. Babu, S. Vijin, and N. Arun inaugurated various protests, while film personalities like Aashiq Abu joined students' unions.

↗ The Hindu

JUSTICE· 10 Oct

Delhi Police detain Pinarayi Vijayan and Mamata Banerjee during protests in Delhi

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Delhi Police detained former Chief Ministers Pinarayi Vijayan and Mamata Banerjee during protests in Delhi. Vijayan was picked up from Kerala House near Jantar Mantar, while Banerjee was taken from the South Avenue bus stand. Leaders including M.A. Baby, Brinda Karat, John Brittas, K.N. Balagopal, K.K. Shailaja, P. Sivadasan, and P. Rajeeve were also detained.

↗ The Hindu

GOVERNANCE· 10 Oct

Delhi Police detain Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and 2,000 protesters near Bangla Sahib

Yashaswinee Raje Singh, daughter of former BJP MLA Vikram Singh, was detained by Delhi Police on Saturday near Bangla Sahib. Over 2,000 protesters were detained during a Cockroach Janta Party demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Authorities deployed over 40,000 personnel. Former chief ministers Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar were also detained.

↗ NDTV

GOVERNANCE· 10 Oct

Police detain 2,000 people including Kejriwal and Banerjee over Cockroach Janta Party protest

On Saturday, police detained at least 2,000 people across Delhi to counter the Cockroach Janta Party's call to demand Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged poll irregularities. Detainees included Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar. Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das were also detained. The INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi, protested against Narendra Modi's government.

↗ NDTV

GOVERNANCE· 10 Oct

The Cockroach Janta Party and SFI vowed daily marches to Jantar Mantar until

The Cockroach Janta Party and SFI vowed daily marches to Jantar Mantar until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns over "vote chori" allegations. Police detained 1,500 people, including Abhijeet Dipke, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar. The INDIA bloc demanded the restoration of 13.3 crore voters. Rahul Gandhi urged continued protests while Ravi Shankar Prasad defended the government.

↗ NDTV

GOVERNANCE· 10 Oct

⚑ ALERT: POWER ABUSE· The article describes allegations of police repression, arbitrary detentions of leaders, and a conspiracy against democratic processes.

M.K. Stalin demands Chief Election Commissioner resignation over SIR conspiracy and detained activists

On October 10, 2026, M.K. Stalin, DMK president, accused the Union BJP government of detaining Pinarayi Vijayan, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Manik Sarkar, and M.A. Baby. He demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR conspiracy. Stalin condemned the TVK government for police repression against students and called for releasing all detained activists immediately.

↗ The Hindu