Pinarayi Vijayan

The Kerala BJP has announced intensified protests over the alleged CMRL payments case following a High Court order connected to allegations involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family. The development is expected to feature prominently in the state's political debate as the Assembly session begins, with the BJP demanding accountability and the case raising questions about corruption allegations, legal procedures and political responsibility.

The Kerala unit of the CPI(M) is undergoing organisational changes, with the party leadership reviewing its state structure and addressing concerns following its recent electoral performance.

The CPI(M) extended state committee meeting in Kozhikode concluded with limited organisational changes and no replacement of the party’s top leadership. The meeting focused on strengthening the organisation and addressing concerns following the party’s loss of power in Kerala.

The Kerala government is drafting a new law to regulate elderly care homes and establish standards for their management and staffing. The proposed legislation comes as the state faces growing challenges linked to its ageing population.

A fresh political faultline has emerged in Kerala's Malappuram district following a split within a local political organisation, adding another layer of competition to the state's already active political landscape. The development is being closely watched by major political parties as they assess its possible impact on local equations.

Kerala politics has entered a fresh phase of confrontation after the Enforcement Directorate asked state police to register a case against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena Vijayan and others. The development has triggered a new political battle between the ruling UDF and the opposition CPI(M)-led camp.