MR Murali meets CM ahead of oath ceremony

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• The CPM dissident MR Murali met Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan at his office today seeking Chief Minister's assurance on smooth conduct of the oath taking ceremony. [..]

Poll result setback for CPI (M), says Murali

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• The results of the polls of Shoranur municipality is a setback for the CPI (M), said M R Murali, chairman of Janakeeya Vikasana Samithi. After winning the polls, Murali said the win shows the people have supported the ideas raised by us. This is a setback for the CPM due to the wrong stand of a section of leaders of the party. [..]