So 'VS' is finally CM, but he has been denied the Home or any other crucial portfolio. Comparisons with 'Buddho' are inevitable - and despite recent controversies, comrades in New Delhi skipped Thirvananthapuram for Calcutta.

BY John Mary 17 May 2006

The Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) swept to power in Kerala, notching its best-ever tally of 98 out of the 140 seats, while ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) ended up with just 42 seats. The BJP drew a blank.

BY John Mary 10 May 2006