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Five former security personnel of ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan received anticipatory bail from a Kerala court. The judge found the charge of attempt to commit culpable homicide unsustainable. The case stems from an alleged assault on Youth Congress workers during a 2023 protest. The government plans to review the order.

In a bold statement, former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has taken the Congress party to task for its 'self-serving' reaction to enforcement actions against political adversaries. He accused the party of only raising concerns when it's their own members facing scrutiny. Vijayan condemned the BJP's alleged manipulation of investigative agencies and urged for a collective resistance to such tactics.

The Kerala high court has reserved its order on an appeal by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) challenging the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) probe into alleged transactions with a firm owned by the former Chief Minister's daughter. The court directed the ED to maintain status quo until Friday, as CMRL argues the ED lacks jurisdiction without a predicate offense FIR.

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Kerala's 16th Legislative Assembly's swearing-in ceremony showcased diversity as MLAs chose different languages and opted for solemn affirmations or oaths in God's name. Political rivals displayed camaraderie, and CM V.D. Satheesan reiterated his full name, addressing recent caste-related criticism. A symbolic gesture of reconciliation occurred between Pro-tem Speaker G. Sudhakaran and Pinarayi Vijayan.

Kerala's new UDF government, led by CM VD Satheesan, has formed a special committee to prepare a White Paper on the state's financial condition, headed by ex-cabinet secretary KM Chandrasekhar. This move follows allegations of financial mismanagement by the previous government. The cabinet also established an SIT to probe attacks during the Nava Kerala Yatra.

With the LDF's victory in Kerala, the race for Chief Minister heats up. A leaked list, shared by the BJP, suggests K C Venugopal might be favored by a majority of Congress MLAs. However, one MLA claims his preference was omitted, raising questions about the consultation process. V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala are also contenders.

The Congress-led UDF has returned to power in Kerala after a decade, securing 102 seats in the 140-member assembly due to a strong anti-incumbency wave against the Pinarayi Vijayan government. The BJP achieved a notable breakthrough, winning three seats, while the LDF faced a significant rout attributed to public anger over perceived authoritarianism.