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UDF state committee meeting 19-08-24
On August 19, a meeting of UDF leaders was held in Ernakulam, with opposition leader Mr. V.D. Satheesan in attendance, along with representatives from all 14 districts of Kerala. The gathering, which took place after the Kerala Pravasi Association (KPA) officially became part of the United Democratic Front (UDF), focused on discussions about Kerala’s development. The return of the UDF to power is crucial for the development of Kerala.
KPA joins hands with UDF
Sets goals to address Kerala’s key developmental challenges
The Kerala Pravasi Association (KPA) has been accepted as a new constituent of the United Democratic Front (UDF). This decision was made at a UDF leadership meeting, where UDF convener MM Hassan stated that KPA will hold the status of a special invitee within the UDF and will be considered equal to a constituent party.
KPA welcomes this decision that is driven by the belief that this alliance is key to a secular Kerala. The UDF has significantly contributed to Kerala’s progress, but the state continues to face hurdles, including unemployment among educated youth, delayed welfare pensions, empty shelves in Maveli stores as well as the myth of the government employee scarcity. Besides reforms in agriculture, industry, and tourism, governance reforms should aim to ensure that the advancements of today’s AI era are accessible and beneficial to the public.
Addressing these issues requires strengthening the UDF front, and KPA calls on the people of Kerala to unite with them towards this goal.
KPA strengthens its alliance with UDF in Lok Sabha Elections
This decision was announced considering the organization’s recognition of the importance of front politics while maintaining its unique identity in Kerala.
In today’s political landscape, safeguarding democracy and secularism is paramount. KPA finds itself unable to align with positions that promote vote-bank politics and exacerbate polarization in Kerala. After carefully considering the current political scenario, KPA has concluded that supporting the UDF is imperative for Kerala’s progress and development.
The decision to support the UDF also stems from KPA’s commitment to leading the diaspora community and using its expertise to create new and better opportunities for the people of Kerala. Recognizing the significance of non-residents having a voice in Kerala’s administration for its overall development, KPA believes that strengthening the UDF is crucial.
In light of the broader Indian political context, where alliances such as the “India Front” have been formed to counter the threat of fascism, KPA sees aligning with the UDF as a strategic move.
KPA’s unconditional support for the UDF reflects the organization’s firm stance on prioritizing Kerala’s development over outdated ideologies. This move signifies KPA’s proactive approach towards shaping Kerala’s future through strategic alliances that promise progress and prosperity for all.
KPA Kozhikode District Representative Conference – May 06 2023
The district conferences of Kerala Pravasi Association started on April 30 in Kannur ahead of the state conferences. About 470 representatives from various panchayats, municipalities and corporations of Kannur district participated in the conference. KPA National Chairman Shri. Rajendran Vellapalath, National President Smt. Aswani Nambarambath, National General Secretary Mr. Jerry Raju and other National Council leaders also addressed the delegates.
Kerala Pravasi Association National General Secretary Mr. Jerry Raju, National Council Member Mrs. Beena Sunil, Kannur District President Mr. Muhammad Iqbal, Secretary Mr. Rupesh Pullanjiothan and Treasurer Mr. Manoj Mathew attended the press conference. For more information visit KPA’s website.
The Kozhikode District Conference was held at Nalanda Auditorium, Kozhikode on May 6, 2023.
It has been a year since KPA received the approval of the Central Election Commission. The party continues to work towards the decisive involvement of non-residents in changing the political front equations of Kerala.
Any person of Indian citizenship who has attained the age of 18 can become a member of the party, which focuses on change by studying 36 areas related to people’s daily lives and formulating development models. It provides an opportunity for selfless public servants working at ward levels to join the KPA and creates opportunities in the democratic process. The KPA entered the scene by filing a writ before the Supreme Court of India seeking the right of the 18 million expatriates to cast their votes in elections from where they stand, just as other democracies provide facilities for their citizens to cast their votes. It is noteworthy that the KPA has come forward with this demand when no other mainstream political movement has so far demanded expatriate voting rights.
KPA also completed three housing projects in Kozhikode district as part of its “Ayiram Veedu” project. As part of solving unemployment and creating new employment opportunities including for the young generation, new, expatriate jobs are being created and project formulation work is in its final stages. This scheme gives hope to thousands of educated unemployed youth.
The KPA is making a systematic effort to launch its presence in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and become a decisive force in the assembly through the 2026 assembly elections. KPA’s stand against bandhs, hartals and violent protests that make people’s lives miserable has already become the talk of Kerala politics.
KPA Kannur District Representative Conference – April 30 2023
Kozhikode is gearing up for its first state conference of the Kerala Pravasi Association (KPA) in the month of August 2023. Ahead of this, district meetings were held by being held by KPA National Chairman Shri. Rajendran Vellapalath, National President Mrs. Aswani Nambarambath, Secretary Shri. Besides Jerry Raju, other leaders and over 400 delegates.
The Kannur District Conference was held at Payyambalam Krishna Auditorium on April 30. The event highlighted three core resolutions, that were discussed and passed in the district conference.
These include comprehensive development of Kozhikode district, tourism sector of the district, development matters of Kozhikode including Grasim Company land dispute, scientific waste disposal, problems of farmers especially coconut farmers and other issues of NRI malayalees.
The KPA is making a systematic effort to launch its presence in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and become a decisive force in the assembly through the 2026 assembly elections. KPA’s stand against bandhs, hartals and violent protests that make people’s lives miserable has already become the talk of Kerala politics.
The party under its slogan, “Self-sufficient Kerala through expatriates” has constructed houses through its “Ayiram Veedu” project, for two families belonging to the poor and economically backward community. The party is focused on increasing the inflow of youth members through such schemes.
Kerala Pravasi Association National Council Member Mrs. Beena Sunil, Kannur District President Mr. Muhammad Iqbal, Secretary Mr. Rupesh Pullanjiothan and Treasurer Mr. Manoj Mathew also attended the press conference.
KPA Trust hands over its first home under the ‘Ayiram Bhawan Project’
The Kerala Pravasi Association Trust officially handed over the first two homes, constructed under their ‘Ayiram Bhawan’ housing project that provides housing for the economically poor in Kerala, to its righful owners. The Key handover took place at the Rajiv Gandhi Convention Center in the Mavur Gram Panchayat and was graced by Hon. Goa Governor Adv. PS Sreedharan Pillai. The Ayiram Bhawan Project is a key initiative led by the Kerala Pravasi Association Trust, launched to provide housing and thereby uplift the quality of life of people in Kerala. The event also saw the handover of a second house built under the financial assistance provided by the KPA Trust as well as financial assistance, announced to a house damaged during the monsoons. Kerala Pravasi Association Trust also unveiled a new Health Insurance Scheme at the event and distributed wheelchairs to those in need.
KPA Trust press conference: Key handover of its first home on Dec 29
Kerala Pravasi Association National Council convened a press conference at Kozhikode Press Club for the Key-Handover program of the houses built as part of the ‘Ayiram Bhawan or 1000-homes Project’ planned under the leadership of KPA Trust. To be held on Thursday 29th at 5.30 pm, Hon. Goa Governor Adv. PS Sreedharan Pillai will perform the handing over of the keys. As part of Kerala Pravasi Association’s other philanthropic schemes, Hon. MP M.K. Raghavan will announce the Family Health Insurance Scheme while P.T.A. Rahim (Hon. MLA) will officiate the Scheme Declaration of the Trust. Managing Director of Marcus Knowledge City Dr. Muhammad Abdul Hakeem Azhari will distribute the financial aid for the construction of other homes while Kozhikode Qazi Syed Muhammad Koya Thangal Jamalullaili will distribute wheelchairs to the needy members of the society. Kerala Pravasi Association Trust Chairman Rajendran Vellapalath will preside over the function. The event will also be graced by district panchayat member Sudha Kambalath, Kunnamangalam block panchayat president Babu Nelloli, Mavoor panchayat president T Ranjith and former block panchayat president Vellapalath Balakrishnan, who will deliver the welcome speech. Kerala Pravasi Association Trust Vice Chairman Aswani Nambarambath will present the report. Kerala Pravasi Association Trust Vice Chairman Aswani Nambarambath will present the report. The National Council of Kerala Pravasi Association requests the presence of everyone in this ceremony of handing over this labour of love to the helpless poor.
KPA lays the foundation for its 1000-home housing project
With the mission to provide safe and secure homes to every deserving landless or homeless people in Kerala, the Kerala Pravasi Association (KPA) launched its latest ‘Housing Security’ project through its governing body under the KPA trust. The foundation stone for their first home was laid down in Mavur village in Kozhikode on July 25, 2022 by Aswani Nambarambath, Founder and National Council President for KPA and Mavur Panchayath President Mr Ranjith and in the presence of office bearers.
KPA state-level membership campaign inauguration in Kozhikode
Kerala Pravasi Association state-level membership in Kozhikode was inaugurated by National Council Chairman Mr. Rajendran Vellapalath and attended by National Council President Aswani Nambarambath and other party members. All Indian citizens who have attained the age of 18 years can now become members of the KPA Rashtriya Party, which will focus on 36 areas related to the daily life of the people. The Kerala Pravasi Association will begin its ward-level activities from across Kerala, the state with the largest number of non-residents.
KPA state-level membership campaign inauguration in Kollam
Kerala Pravasi Association’s Kollam district level membership campaign was inaugurated by National Council Chairman Mr. Rajendran Vellapalath at the Karunagapally Ideal Auditorium and attended by National Council President Aswani Nambarambath and over 700 other delegates. The Kerala Pravasi Association will begin its ward-level activities from across Kerala, the state with the largest number of non-residents.
Kerala Pravasi Association’s Official Party Inauguration
Led by expatriate Keralites, the Kerala Pravasi Association was officially inaugurated at a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram. The association will launch projects and activities to implement the vision of the expatriates in 36 areas related to the daily life of the people in Kerala, with the goal of building a self-reliant and self-sufficient Kerala. KPA’s National Council Chairman Mr. Rajendran Vellapalath, National Council President Aswani Nambarambath and other party members were present at the press briefing.
Meeting with President of Republican Party of India and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment at his residence in Delhi.
Kerala Pravasi Association (KPA) Chairman and President, Mr Rajendran Vellapalath and Aswani Nambarambath called on Mr. Ramdas Atewala, President of Republican Party of India and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment at his residence in Delhi.
During the meeting they addressed number of key subjects with the vision to bring to life KPA’s central projects, guided by the expertise of governing bodies under the KPA trust.
Discussions were held to jointly conduct a study and work towards starting center for persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities in Kerala.
The new center, when realized, will be part of party’s goal in implementing the expertise of expatriates across 36 areas, including agriculture, environment protection, health and wellness, industrial development and manufacturing sectors, aimed to uplift and provide a sustainable livelihood to its beneficiaries.
KPA completes a successful Blood Donation Campaign
The Kerala Pravasi Association’s UAE chapter recently held their second Blood donation drive at the Latifa Hospital in Dubai, with a record number of donors. KPA’s National Council Chairman Mr. Rajendran Vellapalath and National Council President Aswani Nambarambath thanked all the volunteers and community members for their participation.