India  

Union Minister clarifies after announcing E Sreedharan as BJP CM face in Kerala

Video Credit: HT Digital Content - Duration: 01:26s - Published
Union Minister clarifies after announcing E Sreedharan as BJP CM face in Kerala

Union Minister clarifies after announcing E Sreedharan as BJP CM face in Kerala

After tweeting 'Metroman' E Sreedharan, who recently joined the BJP, will be its chief ministerial candidate for the Kerala assembly elections on April 6, Union Minister V Muraleedharan clarified on Thursday that the party has not made any such announcement.

Muraleedharan, who tweeted in this regard earlier, clarified, saying he wanted to inform that through media reports he learnt that the party has announced Sreedharan as the chief ministerial candidate.

But when he cross-checked with Kerala party president K Surendran, he said he has not made any such announcements, Muraleedharan, who is also a former BJP state president, said.

The development comes on a day the 88-year-old technocrat announced his decision to end his 24-year long career with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to enter electoral politics.


You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Kerala Kerala State in southwestern India

Punjab, Kerala seek special financial package

States pitched for special central packages during pre-budget consultations. They sought increased interest-free loans, disaster relief funds, and infrastructure..
IndiaTimes

Thrissur Pooram: Two Devaswoms move Supreme Court against Kerala high court's guidelines for elephant parade

The Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms have appealed to the Supreme Court against the Kerala High Court's restrictions on the Thrissur Pooram elephant..
IndiaTimes

Kerala Lottery Results December 17: Sthree Sakthi SS 446 Tuesday lucky draw result TODAY 3 pm

kerala lottery result today, Kerala lottery result, Sthree Sakthi SS 446 Lucky Draw Result, Kerala Lottery Result Tuesday, Kerala lottery sambad, Kerala lottery..
DNA

Nagaland Lottery Dear Dwarka 1 PM Monday lucky draw, check full list here

These Legal States are Nagaland, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Mizoram, Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and..
DNA
Cyclone Fengal LIVE Updates: Red Alert Issued for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala & Karnataka. [Video]

Cyclone Fengal LIVE Updates: Red Alert Issued for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala & Karnataka.

Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall today, November 30, near Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, bringing winds of 70-90 km/h and heavy rainfall. Red alerts are in effect for Tamil Nadu, South Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, and Kerala. Schools are closed, and airports, including Chennai, are facing potential disruptions. Fishermen are advised to stay ashore, and emergency teams are deployed. #CycloneFengal #TamilNadu #Puducherry #IMD #WeatherAlert #Rainfall #WindSpeed #SchoolsClosed #TravelDisruptions #EmergencyResponse #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~HT.178~GR.125~PR.362~ED.155~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:21Published

Bharatiya Janata Party Bharatiya Janata Party Indian political party

Congress always insulted Ambedkar, now claiming legacy, alleges BJP

BJP alleges Congress disrespected B R Ambedkar during his lifetime by ignoring his contributions and not awarding him with Bharat Ratna or Padma awards. BJP..
IndiaTimes

'Attempt to create hatred': BJP on Rahul Gandhi meeting Parbhani victim's kin

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Somnath Suryawanshi, a Dalit law student who died in custody following protests in Parbhani, Maharashtra...
IndiaTimes

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health deteriorates as his hunger strike enters Day 28

Jagjit Singh Dallewal's hunger strike reaches day 28, with Abhimanyu Kohar criticising the Modi government's indifference towards farmers earning just 27 rupees..
IndiaTimes

'They forced him to resign': BJP hits back at Congress over Ambedkar row

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress party of hypocrisy, citing their historical treatment of B.R. Ambedkar. Prasad highlighted Congress's failure..
IndiaTimes

'Uttar Pradesh leading in ease of doing crime': Akhilesh's jibe at BJP govt

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government, alleging a surge in crime after two bank robberies. One incident involved thieves..
IndiaTimes

Related news from verified sources

'Metro Man' E Sreedharan is not BJP's CM candidate in Kerala, Union Minister issues clarification

Hours after Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan had declared 'Metro man' E...
Zee News - Published Also reported by •DNA


Kerala Assembly Elections 2021: BJP forms state election committee, includes `Metroman` E Sreedharan

Besides Surendran and Sreedharan, union minister V Muraleedharan, BJP national vice president A P...
Zee News - Published

'New Kerala with Modi': NDA releases campaign slogan for upcoming assembly elections

The slogan was presented by Union Home minister Amit Shah in the presence of Union Ministers Prahlad...
Zee News - Published


Related videos from verified sources

LDF betrayed Kerala for few pieces of gold: PM Modi in Palakkad [Video]

LDF betrayed Kerala for few pieces of gold: PM Modi in Palakkad

Ahead of Kerala Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Palakkad on March 30. While addressing the rally, PM Modi said, "Today I have come among you to seek your..

Credit: ANI     Duration: 01:47Published
Kerala polls: Piyush Goyal holds roadshow in Thrissur [Video]

Kerala polls: Piyush Goyal holds roadshow in Thrissur

Ahead of Kerala Assembly elections, Union Railways Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Piyush Goyal held a roadshow in Thrissur on March 29. BJP leaders and party workers participated in..

Credit: ANI     Duration: 01:39Published
‘Judicial inquiry against Central agencies unfortunate’: Rajnath Singh in Kerala [Video]

‘Judicial inquiry against Central agencies unfortunate’: Rajnath Singh in Kerala

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Kerala government is challenging the federal structure of the Constitution by issuing an order to conduct a judicial inquiry against the central agencies..

Credit: HT Digital Content     Duration: 04:50Published