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VD Satheesan’s shoutout to KC Venugopal on elevation as Keralam CM: ‘He played key role’

VD Satheesan’s shoutout to KC Venugopal on elevation as Keralam CM: ‘He played key role’

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Keralam chief minister-designate VD Satheesan on Thursday credited senior Congress leader KC Venugopal — who was a frontrunner in the CM race — for playing a crucial role in his elevation to the top post. L: Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan | R: Senior Kerala Congress leader KC Venugopal (PTI and ANI) Shortly after being named by Congress leadership as the chief minister pick, Satheesan said in a press conference that Venugopal coordinated all activities of the AICC and extended “immense” support throughout the process. Track live updates on Kerala govt formation here Satheesan’s shoutout to Venugopal Addressing reporters after his selection, Satheesan said he viewed the responsibility not as a personal achievement but as “something divine”. He also acknowledged senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala as his leader and stressed that only collective effort could build a “new Kerala”. “I do not see this position as a personal achievement, but as something divine. It was KC Venugopal who coordinated all the activities of the AICC. His support was immense. Ramesh Chennithala is also my leader. I …

KC Venugopal leads Kerala CM race: For Rahul’s main man in Delhi, it may be time to head home

KC Venugopal leads Kerala CM race: For Rahul’s main man in Delhi, it may be time to head home

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It was KC Venugopal who formally announced it in June 2024 that Rahul Gandhi was chosen to be the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Rahul Gandhi seated next to him, Congress MP KC Venugopal speaks in Lok Sabha during a recent session in the Lok Sabha. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab/File) After the Congress secured 99 Lok Sabha seats in the general elections — its best result in a decade, and enough to cross the 10% threshold required to claim the post of Leader of Opposition — that was Venugopal’s duty as the All Indian Congress Committee’s (AICC) General Secretary (Organisation). Now it is up to Rahul to decide if Venugopal, widely considered among his closest aides, heads home to Thiruvananthapuram as Kerala’s next chief minister. Career from state to Delhi Kozhummal Chattadi Venugopal, born on February 4, 1963, in Payyanur, Kannur district of Kerala, came to politics through the student wing of the Indian National Congress. Now 63, his political career began in the Kerala assembly, where he won from Alappuzha in 1996, …

Kerala calling KC? Rahul Gandhi’s main man Venugopal in CM race in home state

Kerala calling KC? Rahul Gandhi’s main man Venugopal in CM race in home state

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KC Venugopal has spent years running party matters for the Congress from Delhi. The question now is whether he gets to run a government from Thiruvananthapuram. Congress MP KC Venugopal is a major presence on the Opposition benches in the Lok Sabha. (Jitender Gupta/ANI File Photo) The Congress-led United Democratic Front’s (UDF) decisive victory in the Kerala assembly elections — 102 seats in a 140-member House, with Congress alone winning 63 — has set off a three-cornered contest for the chief ministership that points to some divisions between the party’s central leadership and its state-level workers. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, who is Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, were yet to announce a final decision as of Sunday night, even as May 23, the deadline for government formation, draws closer. Venugopal, 63, is at the centre of the suspense. Since 2019, he has served as General Secretary (Organisation) of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) — effectively the party’s chief administrator, with key roles in candidate selection, organisational discipline, membership …

Venugopal Rao rues poor form of Axar, Kuldeep as DC near IPL 2026 exit

Venugopal Rao rues poor form of Axar, Kuldeep as DC near IPL 2026 exit

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4 min readUpdated: May 9, 2026 07:19 AM IST “Eighteen years, obviously, it hurts.” ​Delhi Capitals director of cricket Venugopala Rao has endured a lean run with the franchise as a player a decade ago. It was the Daredevils back then, when Rao was part of a squad that bagged the wooden spoon twice between 2011 and 2013. ​A stinging eight-wicket loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, a fifth in succession at home, put the Capitals all but out of Playoffs contention, extending the wait for the elusive title by another season. ​“I think today also, when we got a good start, we couldn’t capitalise. In this kind of tournament, you can’t miss those patches. Eighteen years, obviously, it hurts. Seriously, when you look back, when I played during my days, I always wanted to win from the Daredevils’ time to now. It’s a learning process for me. Coming into the administration part, I’m still learning a lot of things,” said Rao, who took over the role with the franchise last year. ​While …

Venugopal or Satheesan? In Delhi, buzz over UDF win in Kerala turns to CM face

Venugopal or Satheesan? In Delhi, buzz over UDF win in Kerala turns to CM face

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 4, 2026 05:07 PM IST With the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) surging towards a comeback in Kerala, celebrations erupted outside Kerala House in Delhi on Monday. Members of the Kerala NGO Association and party supporters celebrated the early trends with drumbeats, firecrackers, and cups of payasam. Many remained glued to their phones, tracking constituency-wise leads and discussing margins, as excitement built through the morning. Though exit polls and anti-incumbency signals had hinted at a shift, the sheer scale of the UDF’s lead — crossing 100 seats in the 140-member Assembly — caught many by surprise. As the numbers climbed, so did the buzz. Posters of senior Congress leader K C Venugopal went up near the entrance, drawing cheers, while conversations quickly shifted to the next big question: who will be chief minister? “We don’t know the CM face yet. Even a woman candidate would be welcome. But among the names, V D Satheesan is the most deserving,” one supporter said. “Still, the K C Venugopal camp appears strongest, so Satheesan …

After switching to BJP, Padmaja Venugopal eyes Thrissur in tight three-cornered fight

After switching to BJP, Padmaja Venugopal eyes Thrissur in tight three-cornered fight

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Padmaja Venugopal is a prominent political leader from Kerala and a former General Secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee. The daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister K. Karunakaran, she has remained a familiar face in the state’s political landscape. Former Congress leader from Kerala Padmaja Venugopal addresses media after joining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of party leader Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi on March 7. (PTI) After parting ways with the Indian National Congress in March 2024 following differences with the state leadership, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Now a member of the BJP National Council, she is contesting from the Thrissur constituency in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, making it a closely watched three-way contest against CPI and Congress candidates. Background and Early Life Born on October 27, 1960, in Thrissur, Padmaja Venugopal comes from a prominent political family. Her father, K. Karunakaran, was a towering figure in Kerala politics, while her mother, Kalyani Kutty Amma, was also well known in public life. She completed her schooling in Kerala …

As Kerala exit polls project UDF win, Congress faces ‘KC Venugopal as chief minister’ question

As Kerala exit polls project UDF win, Congress faces ‘KC Venugopal as chief minister’ question

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Voting has concluded, fates of candidates sealed, predictions on who wins and who loses have been made in the exit polls. Now, all eyes are set on May 4 when votes will be counted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and results declared across four states – Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam — where the elections were held in the last one month. Track updates on Assembly elections 2026 File photo of Congress MP KC Venugopal during a voter outreach for party Tamil Nadu President and candidate from Sriperumbudur constituency K. Selvaperunthagai. (PTI) However, the Congress in Kerala faces the big question. Who will be the chief minister if the UDF wins the elections, as predicted in the exit polls? Venugupal for Kerala CM post? Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar spoke regarding this on Friday. Anwar said if party general secretary KC Venugopal is interested, he can be the next chief minister of Kerala although it all depends what the results unveil in Kerala. Also read: Bengal battle over counting reaches Supreme …

KC Venugopal says BJP using AIADMK as ‘weapon’ in Tamil Nadu

KC Venugopal says BJP using AIADMK as ‘weapon’ in Tamil Nadu

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Congress MP KC Venugopal said that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) wants to hijack the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and is using All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) as a weapon to do so. Speaking at a press conference, Venugopal said that this election is a contest between the Tamil culture and the idea of secularism against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dictatorial rule.” “This election is actually between the Tamil culture and the ideology of secularism against the divisive and dictatorial rule of PM Modi. The BJP wants to hijack the entire election, and they chose AIADMK as a weapon,” he said. Speaking on voting out the Delimitation Bill, he said that the Centre wanted to reduce the seats in Tamil Nadu but was defeated by a collaborative effort of the Opposition. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

41-year-old Malayalam actor Siddharth Venugopal passes away after battling cancer

41-year-old Malayalam actor Siddharth Venugopal passes away after battling cancer

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Trigger Warning: This article mentions someone’s death, which could be triggering to some. Siddharth Venugopal was a popular name in the Malayalam television industry. Hailing from Chalakudy in Thrissur, the 41-year-old is credited for his performances in serials like Kasthooriman and Bhagyajathakam. After entertaining the audience, the ace actor left for his heavenly abode after fighting a long battle with cancer. Siddharth Venugopal passes away The tragic demise of Siddharth Venugopal came as a shocker for the Malayalam TV industry. According to a report by The Indian Express, Siddharth was fighting cancer for a long time. But sadly, he passed away. The news of his demise was announced on social media by actor Seema G Nair. Taking to her Facebook handle, Nair shared a picture of Siddharth and expressed heartbreak upon seeing him go. In the captions, she wrote how all the efforts to save him went in vain. Seema G Nair posted, “All hopes have faded. Popular serial actor Siddharth Venugopal has journeyed to a painless world. For the past two years, I fought …

Malayalam television actor Siddharth Venugopal dies at 41 after prolonged illness | Malayalam News

Malayalam television actor Siddharth Venugopal dies at 41 after prolonged illness | Malayalam News

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2 min readChennaiApr 18, 2026 10:51 AM IST Malayalam television actor Siddharth Venugopal has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 41. Siddharth’s demise has come as a shock to fans and colleagues alike, with many from the industry expressing grief and paying tribute to the late actor. Actor Seema G Nair shared the news of Siddharth’s passing on Facebook. She wrote, “All hopes have faded… popular serial actor Siddharth Venugopal has journeyed to a painless world… for the past two years I fought for you, even when my mind and body were exhausted, I kept running to bring your life back… today God decided that you shouldn’t suffer anymore… I can’t bear it Siddharth, I am breaking down.” Many actors from the Malayalam television industry paid tribute to the late actor. Kishore Sathya wrote, “Another artist has been lost too soon. Siddharth Venugopal was a familiar face to audiences through television serials. He had been battling cancer for some time. Our beloved Seema G Nair had been taking care of his health. The film …