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A 'jackfruit feast' is awaiting the Kerala Assembly members on June 23 at the Assembly canteen. The banquet, which will feature jackfruit puzhukku (boiled jackfruit), jackfruit curry, and chukkukappi on the menu, will be held from 2.30 pm to 5 pm. What is the intention of the unique feast?
A former KSRTC driver, dismissed after an altercation with a mayor, has been appointed as a temporary driver in the Kerala Legislative Assembly following a request from an MLA.
Left dissident Govindan Master criticised the CPM's intolerance, stating loud noises don't bring change.
An adjournment motion on mass transfers lacked impact; the accusation of appointing a minister's brother-in-law was raised late and ignored. The minister defended transfers, referencing a past chief minister's similar remarks, and hinted at politically motivated moves.
Kerala's UDF government will present its revised 2026-27 budget on June 19, focusing on election promises like free women's bus travel and educational aid.
The Kerala Chief Minister claimed Dalit families agreed to relocation for a rehabilitation package, but residents dispute this, demanding ownership rights to disputed land based on generations of occupation and earlier government assurances.
Kerala's Chief Minister questioned whether the state would forego sales tax increases from fuel prices. He referenced past opposition to tax cuts, citing inflation needs and debts.
During Kerala Assembly's first session, BJP's B B Gopakumar's intervention after an opposition walkout caused chaos, with the Speaker allowing his speech despite procedural objections.
Shanimol secured 99 votes while Muhsin received 34 votes.
The new UDF government's Governor's Address signalled continuity with change, employing a firm yet non-confrontational approach, and a shorter, secular National Song version.
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