For the CPI(M) in Kerala, the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will hear petitions related to the Sabarimala women’s entry case is set to be a hot potato, coming as it does in the middle of an election.
Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers. This week’s edition is by Dhanya Rajendran, Shabbir Ahmed, and Pooja Prasanna.
In our top story, we have the latest details about the power share tussle between the Congress and the DMK in Tamil Nadu. One question looms large: can the Congress really afford to break away from the alliance?
The Assembly election dates might prove crucial for the CPI(M) in Kerala, as the Sabarimala women’s entry case resurfaces just around the elections.
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