NEW DELHI, July 27 -- Can Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's effective management of the Covid-19 help return the ruling Left Democratic Front to power in the Assembly polls slated for May next year?
Well, no easy answers. Primarily it would depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigations following the seizure of substantial quantity of gold on 5 July this year by the Customs Authorities. Yes, the smuggling of gold using the diplomatic channel has literally stirred up a hornet's nest of angry opposition and criticism. As media reports indicate, with many political parties seemingly pointing fingers at the CM's Office, massive counter campaigns are proposed to be launched in August to explain the party's stand in the smuggling row...