March 31, 2026
Kerala polls 2026 see UDF losing momentum while LDF consolidates base, with campaign strategies and voter narratives shaping outcomes.
March 31, 2026
Kerala nears Assembly elections as voter strategies, BJP–CPI(M) narrative, governance issues and anti-incumbency shape outcomes.
March 23, 2026
In the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, key issues like Sabarimala, governance, and energy concerns are expected to influence voters.
March 18, 2026
A short 25-day campaign period puts pressure on UDF in Kerala elections, while LDF and BJP appear better prepared, says CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj.
March 10, 2026
A CPPR study across five states reveals gaps between assault cases reported by women and justice delivered, highlighting institutional barriers and funding gaps.
March 10, 2026
Kochi public transport routes must adapt to changing commuting patterns, says CPPR chairman D Dhanuraj.
March 5, 2026
Kerala online political campaigns 2026 highlight the rivalry of ‘Kadakku Purathu’ and ‘Irunda Kalam’ as parties shape narratives ahead of elections.
March 5, 2026
Vyttila junction faces chronic congestion. Fixing Kerala’s busiest traffic hub requires broader transport planning beyond flyover solutions.
February 10, 2026
Nearly 80% of traffic at Vyttila moves east–west. D Dhanuraj of CPPR explains why the flyover ignores this reality and how the chaos can be corrected.
February 10, 2026
D. Dhanuraj of CPPR flags risks in Kerala’s proposed nativity card, noting possible impacts on long-term residents, interstate migrants, and electoral roll integrity.
February 4, 2026
D Dhanuraj of CPPR raises concerns over digital ‘master boards’ in Kochi, citing pedestrian safety issues, visual clutter, and distraction to motorists.
February 3, 2026
CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj offers expert analysis on the Kerala Budget 2026.
February 3, 2026
Dr Dhanuraj was speaking to TINE about allocation for the KMTA and Kochi Metro Phase 2
December 24, 2025
D Dhanuraj talks to TNIE on the priorities for the New Mayor of Kochi.
December 18, 2025
Op‑ed by Dr. D. Dhanuraj, Chairman, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in Mathrubhumi, titled “സെൽ വരണം, ഡേറ്റ വേണം” (“We Need a Redressal Cell, We Need Data”), on priorities for the new Kochi Municipal Corporation council.
December 17, 2025
D Dhanuraj on Kerala Local Body Election Results, featuring media comments and expert analysis by the CPPR Chairman across platforms.
December 11, 2025
As Kochi Corporation awaits a new council in the Kerala local body polls, experts and residents flag core urban challenges A view of Edappally Junction in Kochi With a new council set to assume charge in the Kochi Corporation in […]
December 11, 2025
Micro-level party manifestos in local body elections mark a significant shift in Kerala’s political culture. Kerala’s local body elections have traditionally centered on the basics — roads, drains, streetlights, and waste management. However, this time, the three major fronts—the CPM-led […]
December 5, 2025
With decades of decentralisation empowering municipalities & corps, local bodies have become the most effective leadership training ground There is a growing pattern in Kerala where several sitting mayors have opted not to contest the upcoming local body polls! This […]
December 4, 2025
One Stop Centres (OSCs) are state-sponsored institutions to help women in need, especially when they face abuse. In theory, these initiatives create a strong support network. However, CPPR’s study noted that these centres aren’t functioning properly in Kerala, Telangana, and […]