VD Satheesan Named New Kerala Chief Minister
The Congress party has selected VD Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, ending speculation and choosing him over other contenders like KC Venugopal.
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The Congress party has selected VD Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, ending speculation and choosing him over other contenders like KC Venugopal.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, officially marking his transition from cinema to state leadership. His swearing-in ceremony and initial days in office were met with both public celebration and political controversies, including a dispute over the rendition of 'Vande Mataram'.
The TVK party has initiated discussions with CPM, IUML, and VCK, indicating it has no intention of seeking support from the NDA alliance in India.

Exit polls for several Indian state elections, including West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, were released, predicting varied outcomes such as a potential BJP sweep in West Bengal and Assam. Following these predictions, the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal expressed skepticism and maintained vigilance outside strong rooms where votes were stored.

Authorities have filed a case against an IUML leader in Kerala after video footage emerged showing him allegedly offering a trip to the UAE to booth workers.
With IUML former constituency president Kunnath Mohammed entering the fray as Independent candidate, the LDF, which had earlier announced M.P.
Abdurahman Randathani has reaffirmed his loyalty to the IUML and the Panakkad Thangal family, deleting critical social media posts after being denied a ticket for the 2026 Kerala Assembly polls.

Breaking from expectations of retaining most of its 15 sitting MLAs, whose average age is above 63, the party introduced 11 new faces, including six young leaders, two women and one non-Muslim…

IUML MP Haris Beeran (Kerala) called on the government to introduce the Medical Treatment of terminally ill patients (End-of-Life Care) Act, as recommended by the Law Commission, and to mandate…

Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, VD Satheeshan, has countered allegations of Congress having a 'communal ally' in the IUML, while also alleging a nexus between the BJP-ruled Centre and the CPM-led Kerala government.

The DMK has commenced seat-sharing negotiations with its allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with initial talks held with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
The Congress party in Kerala faces a prolonged deadlock in selecting its next Chief Minister following the UDF's recent election victory, with various contenders vying for the position. The party's high command has intervened to resolve the impasse and finalize the leadership.

Actor Vijay's TVK party has successfully secured the required majority, including support from other parties like IUML, to form the government in Tamil Nadu. This development follows an initial impasse and multiple meetings with the state Governor.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic victory in the West Bengal election, leading to the defeat of incumbent Mamata Banerjee and her party. The outcome has prompted discussions on government formation and speculation regarding the next Chief Minister.
The IUML asserts its entitlement to the Deputy Chief Minister position but has decided against formally demanding it, aiming to avoid political narratives that could negatively impact UDF prospects.

Controversial remarks made about a woman Member of the Legislative Assembly's physical appearance have triggered widespread outrage in Kerala, resulting in the suspension of an Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader.
If the NDA candidate polls above 25,000 votes, the winner’s margin will likely drop substantially, making it one of the closest victories in the State

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has finalized its seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Kerala elections, with Congress contesting 95 seats, IUML 27, and KC(J) 8. Kerala is set to go to polls on April 9.

The IUML's first list for the Kerala polls featured a major shift for senior leader PK Kunhalikutty, who will contest from the Malappuram constituency.
A poster war has erupted within the UDF in Kasaragod, Kerala, ahead of the candidate announcement for the Assembly polls, with posters reportedly from IUML workers urging against a specific 'imported' candidate.
The protest grew stronger after indications emerged that the Kerala Congress was being given priority in the seat-sharing talks despite having only a limited presence in the constituency
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has completed and handed over 51 houses to survivors of a past landslide disaster in Wayanad, providing much-needed relief.

The Congress party is deliberating whether to accept support from the IUML for VD Satheesan, concerned that it could provide ammunition for the BJP's accusations of appeasement.

Like the Congress, the four parties -- all of whom have two seats each -- were constituents of the DMK led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA).

Fathima Thahiliya, who advocated for gender parity within the IUML, has made history by becoming the party's first woman MLA after winning in a CPM stronghold during the Kerala polls.

An article analyzes the political landscape in rural north Kerala, discussing how the evolving Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) might impact the United Democratic Front's (UDF) prospects. It highlights the interplay of CPI(M), IUML, and Congress loyalties.

IUML leader P.K. Kunhalikutty has filed his nomination for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 in Malappuram, with his electoral security deposit jointly provided by representatives of three different communities.
Women candidates from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) are reportedly facing an uphill battle in the upcoming elections, particularly in strongholds of the Left Democratic Front (LDF).
Ahead of the Kerala Assembly Polls in 2026, uncertainty persists regarding candidate selection within the Thiruvananthapuram constituency.

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has announced its candidates for the upcoming elections, with M.K. Kunhalikutty slated to contest from Malappuram. M.K. Muneer and K.P.A. Majeed were reportedly dropped from the candidate list.

Many hardcore elements in Kerala are trying to bring minority communalism into the political system, but the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is preventing that, the party's PK Kunhalikutty has said

Addressing the gathering, IUML State president Thangal said the unity of people to resolve the distress of people who were hit by the landslide was laudable.

P.M.A. Salam alleges that “provocative” protests are a “cheap political gimmick” of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)’s student wing