CPPR in the News

March 5, 2026
Kerala Election

“‘Kadakku Purathu’ vs ‘Irunda Kalam’: Can digital campaigns shape Kerala’s electoral narrative?” — D Dhanuraj of Centre for Public Policy Research weighs in on the online political battle ahead of the Kerala Assembly Elections 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

“Unclogging Vyttila: Fixing Kerala’s busiest junction needs more than a flyover”

Vyttila junction faces chronic congestion. Fixing Kerala’s busiest traffic hub requires broader transport planning beyond flyover solutions.
February 10, 2026

“Vyttila flyover: The bridge on the river of hue and cry,” D Dhanuraj of CPPR on what went wrong at Vyttila and how the chaos can still be fixed

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

“It is unclear what problem the proposed nativity card is actually trying to solve,” notes D. Dhanuraj, founder-chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research.

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.