With defeat in Kerala, Left out of power for first time since 1977
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Summary
Party leaders reject Congress charge of ‘collusion with BJP’, say will conduct forensic review of poll loss to identify and correct ‘aberrations’, both ‘real or imagined’
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedTuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEA
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
DescriptionTuesday, 5 May 2026via hindustan_times
Party leaders reject Congress charge of ‘collusion with BJP’, say will conduct forensic review of poll loss to identify and correct ‘aberrations’, both ‘real or imagined’
Kerala voters rejected the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front, winning only 35 seats, marking its worst performance in over 40 years
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