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Opposition in Kerala accuses Health department of palming off expired drugs to unsuspecting government hospital patients

UDF accuses LDF govt of imperilling public health by distributing expired medicines, cites CAG report. V.D. Satheesan alleges big-ticket corruption in KMSC, says agency violated norms & distributed drugs past expiry date. He says KMSC bought drugs of dubious quality & prohibited for sale, routed via Big Pharma as bribe.…

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Oommen Chandy changed the perception about MLAs in Kerala: Satheesan

Oommen Chandy credited for changing perception of MLAs in Kerala; V.D. Satheesan says he made them more accessible & approachable. Award in memory of C.H. Mohammed Koya presented to Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen.

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Satheesan seeks probe into affairs of Kerala State Medical Services Corporation

The Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has demanded an investigation into the affairs of Kerala State Medical Services Corporation Ltd. (KMSCL), in the light of the CAG report, which found that date-expired medicines had been supplied to government hospitals by KMSCL.

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Satheesan flays government for its ‘reluctance’ in collecting GST payments from bar hotel owners

Around ₹300 crore said to be outstanding as GST payments from bar hotel owners; the UDF leader wants the Chief Minister to order an investigation as Ministers and the political leadership are also under suspicion.

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CAG report on COVID-19 procurements justifies Opposition charges: Satheesan

Oppn. Leader Satheesan alleges corruption in Kerala Govt. CAG report confirms Oppn. allegations of PPE kits being purchased at 300% more than actual price. Oppn. raised 6 major allegations of corruption. Govt. misusing power, allowing corruption & refusing to share GST payment details of CM's daughter's firm.

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Deve Gowda’s claim of Pinarayi backing JD(S)-BJP pact roils Kerala politics

Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] national president H.D. Deve Gowda’s startling claim that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had tacitly backed his move to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) roiled Kerala politics on Friday.

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Kerala JD(S) row | Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan asks Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to expel Minister

Kerala opposition Leader VDD Satheesan urges chief minister pinarayi vijayan to expel JD(S) nominee from Cabinet as party aligned with NDA. He alleges CPI(M)-BJP alliance helping former stay in power. CAG report on KMSCL purchases during COVID-19 pandemic proves Oppn. allegations of corruption. Satheesan also wants CM to restrain M.M.…

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Hundreds of Opposition UDF workers besiege Kerala Secretariat spotlighting LDF government’s ‘wrongdoings’

UDF workers protest against Kerala’s LDF government in Thiruvananthapuram, accusing it of corruption, nepotism & financial maladministration. UDF leaders lay siege to Kerala Secretariat and join picket line and spotlight corruption accusations & call CM's upcoming mass contact programme & Keraleeyam gala pre-election propaganda. UDF to hold mock trials in…

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Satheesan attributes flooding to government failure

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s visit to the Netherlands to learn and replicate the vaunted Dutch model of flood mitigation had yielded no tangible benefit for tax-payers.

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Opposition protests in the offing ahead of the Kerala government’s Jana Sadassu and Keraleeyam programmes

LDF bracing for Opposition protests; UDF to lay siege to Secretariat on Wed. Congress & BJP to hold agitations in run-up to govt's mass contact & Keraleeyam gala. UDF to put govt to public trial for corruption, nepotism & maladministration. BJP to demand CM's resignation on Oct 30. NDA to…

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Kerala CM’s charges against Oppn. in posting case despicable: Satheesan

Kerala CM's despicable & ignominious statement on fake bribery & corruption allegation against Health Minister's office a conspiracy cooked up by Opposition. CM's irresponsible mouthing off a disgrace to his position. Arrested persons from CPI(M) camp. Police not registering case against CITU office.

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Kerala Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan visits Plachimada agitators

Oppn. Leader V.D. Satheesan visited Plachimada's Coca-Cola plant protesters, assuring them of his support and efforts to form a tribunal for compensation. He urged govt. to provide ₹216 compensation to victims. Leaders of Congress, Panchayat, Agitation Council and other parties spoke.

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Satheesan accuses Sivankutty of nepotism in KILE appointments

Opp. accuses Kerala govt. of nepotism, CM of favouring family. Govt. accused of violating oath of office, making backdoor appointments. Finance dept. raised red flags. KILE chairman denies charges, says followed rules.

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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan urges Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to prevent exodus of sportspersons from State

Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan urges Chief Minister and Sports Minister to intervene and prevent exodus of sportspersons due to neglect.

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Satheesan refutes CM’s conspiracy theory about Health dept. job fraud

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has countered Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s argument that the appointment fraud controversy surrounding Health Minister Veena George’s office was the result of a conspiracy hatched by a section of the media and an agent provocateur to advantage the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition.

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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan seeks probe into decision to revoke and then reinstate long-term power supply contracts

kerala leader of opposition V D Satheesan alleges conspiracy by LDF govt & KSERC in revoking long-term power supply contracts entered by KSEB. He demands probe & opposes any additional financial burden on consumers. He claims the contracts, signed during UDF rule, have helped Kerala remain free of power restrictions.…

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CM fooling people that their investments are safe with Karuvannur bank: Satheesan

Congress party was apprehensive about the outcome of the case, says Opposition leader; he also wants the government to do everything to give back depositors the life savings that they had lost

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Withdraw disciplinary action taken against leaders of Opposition-backed unions: Satheesan

Suspension of staff, issuing show cause notices to others for criticising govt policies & Ministers: UDF accuses dept of targeting Opposition-backed employees' unions; Satheesan terms it biased & undemocratic; demands withdrawal of orders.

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JD (S) balancing act: Kerala unit weighs options amid BJP alliance in Karnataka

JD(S) in Kerala faces crisis due to alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Sunday meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to maintain presence in LDF and Cabinet. Congress leader Satheesan urges CPI(M) to expel JD(S) from LDF. JD(S) seeks to retain significance by transferring role of national president to Thomas. Alliance…

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Aryadan Award presented to Satheesan

Congress leader K.C. Venugopal praise late leader Aryadan Mohammed for his legislative work, presenting the maiden Aryadan Award to Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan. Aryadan lauded for his hospitality and deep understanding of economic matters.

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No need for concern as State govt. provides guarantee for investments in cooperative sector, says Chief Minister

CM Pinarayi Vijayan assures public that there is no need to worry about potential financial loss in cooperative sector. He highlights faith people have in the sector and cautions against alluring offers from multi-state cooperatives. He also points out rumours of black money being stored in the sector after demonetisation.

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CPI(M) has destroyed public trust in cooperative movement in Kerala, says Satheesan

Opposition Leader Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of shielding ₹500 crore loan scamsters at Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank. Speaker Shamseer calls it a "blot" on cooperative sector. UDF to intensify agitation, demands govt. compensation for victims.

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Satheesan wins maiden Aryadan Award

V.D. Satheesan wins Aryadan Memorial Award for best parliamentarian. Jury comprising former Speaker, Assembly secretary & writer chose him for his contributions since 2001. AICC general secretary to present award at function jointly organised by Aryadan Mohammed Foundation & District Congress Committee.

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CPI(M) attempts to isolate Satheesan by trying to drive a wedge between top Congress leaders

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State secretary M. V. Govindan on Friday sought to portray the Congress as a divided house plagued by rivalry, resentment, jealousy and one-upmanship at the helm. Mr. Govindan’s perception dovetailed with the narrative of a succession of top and mid-level leaders who had…

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UDF to boycott CM’s mass contact programme, organise counter-campaigns

UDF to counter CM's mass contact programme w/ high-profile boycott & counter-campaign. Aim to rob govt's public outreach of sheen & put LDF admin under spotlight. UDF aware of LDF's electoral ambitions & traditional voter defections. UDF calls it reckless extravagance w/ public money.

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