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Relaxation of Age Limit for Pinarayi Vijayan in Polit Bureau and Central Committee

Published

11 months ago

March 5, 2025

The CPI(M) has reportedly opted to grant an exception to Kerala Chief Minister and prominent party figure Pinarayi Vijayan, allowing him to bypass the party’s age limit policy. Highly placed sources indicate that Vijayan will continue his roles in both the Polit Bureau and Central Committee after the age limit norms are relaxed.

Additionally, it appears that senior leader E.P. Jayarajan from Kannur will also maintain his position within the Central Committee. There are hints that discussions regarding amending the policy of restricting candidates to two terms will take place just prior to the elections.

Previously, the CPI(M) established a 75-year age limit for membership on the Polit Bureau and Central Committee, a decision made at the Party Congress held in Kannur in 2022.

As it stands, Kerala is currently the only state where the CPI(M) is in power, making its governance vital for the party’s national presence. Given the current political climate, the prospects of regaining control in West Bengal seem remote for the CPI(M). Consequently, leaders from Kerala are anticipated to play a more significant role in shaping the party’s national strategies.

Pinarayi Vijayan is also set to be included in the Kerala state committee, indicating his intention to spearhead the campaign for the 2026 Assembly elections.

If the age limit for party positions within the CPI(M) is strictly enforced, several senior leaders will be removed from their ranks. Out of the 17-member Polit Bureau, eight leaders, including Chief Minister Vijayan, have exceeded the age limit of 75 years. It appears almost certain that Vijayan will receive an exemption from this norm.

The senior leader had already surpassed the set age limit during the last party Congress but was retained in the Polit Bureau as the Chief Minister of the sole state governed by the party. It is probable that he will be allowed to continue in this capacity once more.

Current Polit Bureau members such as Prakash Karat, Vrinda Karat, Manik Sarkar, Suryakant Mishra, Subhashini Ali, and G. Ramakrishnan are expected to be removed from their positions due to the age restrictions.

National

Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

Published

2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

National

Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

Published

2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

National

MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

Published

4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.