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Vishnu Varma

Vishnu Varma

Vishnu Varma is Assistant Editor and reports from Kerala for the Hindustan Times. He has 10 years of experience writing for print and digital platforms and has worked at The New York Times, NDTV and The Indian Express in the past. He specialises in longform reportage at the intersections of politics, crime, social commentary and environment.

Articles by Vishnu Varma

Kerala: Nemom braces for a fierce triangular battle

HT picture

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 03:55 IST

Interview | This will be last election in Kerala where 3 coalitions are contesting: BJP’s Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Kerala BJP chief and former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in an interview with HT predicts that future elections will see an NDA versus INDIA bloc contest. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 01:12 IST

Special Parliament sitting to push women’s Lok Sabha reservation: Narendra Modi

PM Modi said no state that worked to control its population will see a drop in seats, and that the reservation for women will be over and above the current strength of Parliament

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 12:27 IST

Pinarayi Vijayan slams Telangana CM over ‘dark era’ jab

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan addresses a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram.

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 02:58 IST

Ruling LDF faces Sabarimala salvos by UDF and BJP

A seer carries ceremonial objects during the Thiruvabharanam procession at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala in January 2026.

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 01:20 IST

Poverty eradication, monthly pension, jobs promised in LDF manifesto in Kerala

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan unveils the LDF’s manifesto in Kozhikode on Thursday. (pinarayivijayan/X)

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 02:53 IST

MP Gopi will have to face trial in petition challenging his election: Kerala HC

MP Gopi will have to face trial in petition challenging his election: Kerala HC

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 02:46 IST

BJP tries to pacify FCRA ire among Kerala churches

BJP tries to pacify FCRA ire among Kerala churches

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 23:16 IST

2 LPG cylinders a year, ₹3,000 monthly pension promise in BJP Kerala manifesto

Thiruvananthapuram: BJP National President Nitin Nabin, right, and the party's Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar during the release of NDA's election manifesto for the upcoming state Assembly polls, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 24:58 IST

PM Modi says BJP Kerala’s ‘A-team’, accuses LDF and UDF of decades-long ‘loot’

The PM said that Kerala currently faces a public debt of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh crore, further alleging that the taxpayers’ money is going into the pockets of the LDF leaders.

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 02:24 IST

Kerala HC asks EC to consider plea against BJP leader for ‘Hindu MLA’ remark

Kerala HC asks EC to consider plea against BJP leader for ‘Hindu MLA’ remark

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 02:10 IST

Interview | We are the Nehruvian Left today and LDF on extreme Right: VD Satheesan

The outgoing Leader of Opposition in Kerala and one of the key contenders for the chief minister’s post if the Congress-led UDF comes to power, VD Satheesan, in an interview with HT, speaks about the alliance’s prospects, campaign strategy and more. (vdsatheesan/X)

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 05:32 IST

Nemom constituency is not stronghold of any party: V Sivankutty

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 01:34 IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan attacks Rahul Gandhi, says he lacks understanding

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (X)

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 08:09 IST

Stalled cases against Vijayan proof of CPI(M), BJP collusion: Rahul

The Opposition Leader in the Lok Sabha said that there are only two coalitions fighting in Kerala — the Congress-led UDF and the partnership between the BJP and CPI(M). (AICC)

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 01:52 IST

Assembly polls 2026: Kerala CPI(M) faces challenge from top rebels in key seats

Kerala chief minister and senior CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 06:14 IST

CPI(M)’s Kerala assembly polls bid faces challenges amid rebellion, anti-incumbency

CPI(M)’s Kerala assembly polls bid faces challenges amid rebellion, anti-incumbency

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 03:22 IST

‘Hindu MLA’ remark: Kerala BJP candidate booked

Bharatiya Janata Party Kerala vice-president and Guruvayur assembly candidate B Gopalakrishnan.

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 01:33 IST

All three major fronts finalise candidates for 140 Kerala seats

All three major fronts finalise candidates for 140 Kerala seats

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 24:48 IST

CPI(M), BJP ‘deal’ to defeat UDF in 10 seats in Kerala polls: VD Satheesan

VD Satheesan

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 01:14 IST

BJP candidate’s ‘Hindu MLA’ call in Guruvayur sparks backlash

B Gopalakrishnan

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 11:10 IST

UDF women’s representation stays below 10%

Shama Mohamed

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 11:06 IST

Vijayan files nomination papers, declares ₹1.01 cr assets

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan submits his nomination papers as the Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate from the Dharmadam constituency, in Kannur, Kerala, on Thursday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 01:12 IST

UDF seat-sharing deal: Congress 95, IUML 27, KC(J) 8 for Kerala polls

Thiruvananthapuram: Election posters of candidates and leaders displayed on a wall ahead of the Kerala Legislative Assembly election, in Thiruvananthapuram, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 03:03 IST

With first Congress list, shape of contests in Kerala firms up

Electoral officer demonstrates the functioning of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Variable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) during a special training of women polling officers.

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 03:29 IST

Kerala Congress (M), BDJS announce names of 12 candidates each

Kerala Congress (M), BDJS announce names of 12 candidates each

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 02:06 IST

LDF ally ISJD, UDF ally RSP name candidates for four seats each

LDF ally ISJD, UDF ally RSP name candidates for four seats each

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 02:00 IST

BJP announces first list of 47 candidates for Kerala elections

BJP announces first list of 47 candidates for Kerala elections

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 01:48 IST

Kerala polls: BJP releases 1st candidates list; Rajeev Chandrasekhar named from Nemom

The BJP is expected to fight on 90-100 seats in the 140-member Kerala Assembly. (@RajeevRC_X | Official X account)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 13:06 IST

Kerala to vote on Apr 9: Do-or-die for Cong-led UDF as LDF eyes hat-trick record

Kerala also underwent Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls.

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 12:34 IST

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