Intentar ORO - Gratis
Politics and Faith Run Parallel in CPM's Kannur Stronghold
The New Indian Express Kollam
|March 15, 2025
Temple festivals have become crucial to party's agenda of resisting alleged RSS influence
IN KANNUR, politics is woven into the fabric of daily life. From neighbourhood disputes to temple festivals, political affiliations influence everything, often blurring the lines between tradition and ideology.
The district, home to the most number of CPM cadre in the country, has long been a stronghold of the left.
The district's political dynamics are, however, being reshaped.
The Marxist party, known for its atheistic ideology, is now taking a leap of faith. What began as a resistance against RSS influence in Hindu places of worship has now evolved into a scenario where temple festivals themselves are part of the party agenda.
Esta historia es de la edición March 15, 2025 de The New Indian Express Kollam.
Suscríbete a Magzter GOLD para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9000 revistas y periódicos.
¿Ya eres suscriptor? Iniciar sesión
MÁS HISTORIAS DE The New Indian Express Kollam
The New Indian Express Kollam
MANY MORE STEPS NEEDED TO ENSURE MENSTRUAL RIGHTS
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” — Robert Frost
3 mins
February 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kollam
AI automation fears cause selloff in Indian IT stocks wiping ₹2 lakh cr
INDIAN IT stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, triggered by fears that advanced AI tools from startups like Anthropic could automate core software and services work, making investors reassess the long-term viability of traditional IT business models.
1 min
February 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kollam
Nepal hoping to elevate to next level
FOR a country located along the side of the Himalayas, the love Nepal shares for cricket could challenge the mighty mountain ranges.
1 min
February 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kollam
EC rejects Bengal’s plea to exempt 25 IAS and IPS officers from election duty
THE Election Commission (EC) has rejected the West Bengal government's plea to exempt 25 senior IAS and IPS officers, including state home secretary J P Meena, from poll duty as central observers for assembly elections in three states and a union territory.
1 min
February 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kollam
Lift for Mirabai before CWG, Asiad challenges
‘THE snatch lift has perennially been the Achilles’ heel of star Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu.
1 mins
February 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kollam
All-Indian clash as Jemimah, Smriti eye crown
WHEN both Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues lead their respective sides Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Women’s Premier League final on Thursday, it will have added significance.
1 min
February 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kollam
Gujarat cyber fraud goes global as NRI living in Australia duped of ₹48L
A cyber fraud gang posing as Mumbai Crime Branch officers digitally “arrested” an NRI youth in Australia, held him under virtual surveillance fora month, and siphoned off ₹48 lakh from his accounts in Australia and Ahmedabad.
1 min
February 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kollam
3 JeM terrorists killed ahead of Shah’s 3-day visit to J&K
THREE Pakistani terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad, including a top commander, were killed in twin encounters with security forces in forest areas of Udhampur and Kishtwar in Jammuand Kashmir on Wednesday.
2 mins
February 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kollam
Ambani says start-up ecosystem excites him
RELIANCE
1 min
February 05, 2026
The New Indian Express Kollam
SC urges govt to review Wangchuk’s detention
High courts asked for reports on bail pendency
1 min
February 05, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size