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Kerala CM-designate Satheesan weighs fuel relief as Centre hikes petrol diesel by Rs 3

Kerala CM-designate Satheesan weighs fuel relief as Centre hikes petrol diesel by Rs 3

Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan says he is meeting officials to assess how a Centre fuel price hike will affect the public and what relief measures Kerala can take. Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan called the decision a grave injustice, urging immediate withdrawal, and alleged that benefits of falling international crude were not passed to consumers. Petrol and diesel were increased by Rs 3 per litre, the first hike in over four years, while Vijayan warned higher fuel costs will feed into everyday essentials and transport.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Pinarayi Vijayan set to lead Kerala Opposition after CPI M legislative party election

Pinarayi Vijayan set to lead Kerala Opposition after CPI M legislative party election

Pinarayi Vijayan has been elected CPI(M) legislature party leader in Thiruvananthapuram, putting the former chief minister on track to become Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly. The decision follows the LDF’s major setback in the recent election, winning just 35 seats, while the UDF led by Congress secured 102, setting up a new government.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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VD Satheesan rises from underdog to Kerala CM after Congress comeback in 2026 election

VD Satheesan rises from underdog to Kerala CM after Congress comeback in 2026 election

After days of suspense, Congress leader VD Satheesan has been named Kerala’s Chief Minister following the UDF’s sweeping win in the 2026 Assembly election. Once seen as a lesser figure, he built momentum through high-voltage opposition politics, razor-sharp messaging, and a campaign that directly took on Pinarayi Vijayan’s decade-long rule and positioned the Congress as the comeback force.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Pinarayi Vijayan reaches Kerala capital in private car after LDF poll defeat

Pinarayi Vijayan reaches Kerala capital in private car after LDF poll defeat

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan arrived in Thiruvananthapuram from Kannur after the LDF’s major Assembly election defeat. Instead of his usual security arrangements and official vehicle, he went to his residence in a private car, accompanied by family and Left leaders. Media personnel were briefly acknowledged, with police escort support including a pilot jeep present.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Kerala election topples Pinarayi Vijayan as 13 ministers lose badly in UDF win

Kerala election topples Pinarayi Vijayan as 13 ministers lose badly in UDF win

Kerala’s Assembly election results mark a major shift, ending Pinarayi Vijayan’s Left Democratic Front (LDF) rule after 10 years. The Congress-led UDF’s victory is reflected in a sharp personal defeat for the ruling cabinet, with 13 of 21 state ministers losing their seats as Left strongholds fell across the state.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
Pinarayi Vijayan resigns as Kerala CM after LDF election debacle hands power to UDF

Pinarayi Vijayan resigns as Kerala CM after LDF election debacle hands power to UDF

Pinarayi Vijayan has resigned as Kerala Chief Minister after the Left Democratic Front suffered a major defeat in the Assembly elections. The Congress-led UDF won decisively, ending Vijayan’s decade-long tenure. The Governor has accepted the resignation, but Vijayan will remain as caretaker chief minister until a new government is formed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026

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Kerala election results 2026 early trends spark shock as CM Pinarayi Vijayan trails Dharmadam

Kerala election results 2026 early trends spark shock as CM Pinarayi Vijayan trails Dharmadam

Kerala’s election result battle is already turning volatile as early counting trends show CM Pinarayi Vijayan trailing in Dharmadam. Chennithala is leading in Haripad, while multiple ministers also appear behind. Congress-UDF looks ahead across several seats, and LDF is gaining ground too, with BJP-led NDA leading in a few constituencies. Final outcomes are still awaited.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Dharmadam Election Result LIVE Will LDF Hold Power or UDF Pull Off a Surprise Win

Dharmadam Election Result LIVE Will LDF Hold Power or UDF Pull Off a Surprise Win

Counting begins in Kerala’s Dharmadam seat with high stakes for both LDF and UDF. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is defending the stronghold where CPM previously surged to an 83.33% win in 2021. With trends expected from 8 am, the key question remains: can the incumbent alliance maintain control or will voters spring an unexpected shift?

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
Kerala Polls Explosives Seized in CM Vijayan Constituency Days Before Counting

Kerala Polls Explosives Seized in CM Vijayan Constituency Days Before Counting

Kerala police seized explosive materials, including country made bombs and gunpowder, in Dharmadam, the constituency of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The raid came a day before vote counting in the assembly elections, following a tip about illegal firecracker manufacturing. A case has been registered against a local resident, while Vijayan later updated his social media bio.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Pinarayi Vijayan updates his social media bio as Kerala vote counting nears May 4

Pinarayi Vijayan updates his social media bio as Kerala vote counting nears May 4

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has updated his social media bio ahead of Assembly election vote counting scheduled soon, with results set for May 4. Exit polls forecast a win for the Congress-led United Democratic Front, while the Left Democratic Front is also expected to retain a notable presence. The bio change adds fresh political momentum as campaigning shifts to counting day.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026

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Kerala Exit Poll 2026 Signals Shift as Women Lead, Counting Looms on May 4

Kerala Exit Poll 2026 Signals Shift as Women Lead, Counting Looms on May 4

Kerala’s 2026 assembly exit polls point to a likely direction for the next government, with turnout staying high and women voters showing major participation. Campaigns across parties increasingly centered on women-focused promises, raising the stakes ahead of counting on May 4. The result will follow the LDF’s 2021 win that kept Pinarayi Vijayan in power.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
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