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09

May

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No rift in INDIA bloc: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said there are no cracks in the opposition INDI bloc over the Congress backing Vijay-led TVK for government formation in Tamil Nadu despite fighting the polls there in alliance with the DMK. The DMK on Friday sought a change in seating arrangement for its MPs in the Lok Sabha, saying their alliance with the Congress has ended and it would not be appropriate for its members to sit alongside those of the Congress.   Both parties are prominent constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).   Talking to reporters, Raut said…

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09

May

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Doubts galore over Vijay’s oath-taking ceremony on May 9

In what seems like an incredible climax to several days of political gridlock, TVK leader Vijay is all set to take oath as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. This development came after the crucial meeting at Lok Bhavan, when the actor-politician submitted the names of MLAs who were backing him.    However, sources at Lok Bhavan have indicated that Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is waiting for formal letters of support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) before proceeding.   During his meeting with the Governor on Friday evening, the TVK leader…

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08

May

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TVK reaches majority mark of 118 as VCK, Left extend support

In a significant turn of events for Tamil Nadu politics, actor-politician Vijay has secured the magic figure. Following a tense standoff with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the TVK leader has secured eleventh-hour backing from the Congress, VCK, CPI, and CPI(M), effectively clearing his path to form the next government.   While Vijay had originally sought an audience with the Governor for mid-afternoon on Friday, the meeting has been pushed back to 6 pm. He is expected to use this window to formally stake his claim, armed with the written support of his new allies. The arithmetic has shifted decisively: TVK’s…

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08

May

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We want 16 cabinet berths: JD(U)’s Bihar unit chief

JD(U) Bihar unit president Umesh Kushwaha on Wednesday said the party expected 16 berths in the Samrat Choudhary cabinet in the state, which is set for a major expansion a day later. The BJP-led government was formed last month when JD(U) national president Nitish Kumar resigned as chief minister, following his election to Rajya Sabha, and was succeeded by Choudhary, the first saffron party leader to head a government in Bihar.   The cabinet at present only includes two veteran JD(U) leaders, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad, both of whom have been designated as deputy CMs.   The council of…

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07

May

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Congress seeks repoll in certain WB seats

The Congress on Wednesday demanded a repoll in 50 assembly seats in West Bengal where, it claimed, the victory margin is less than the total votes deleted during SIR, and urged the Supreme Court to step in. Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged large-scale electoral manipulation in West Bengal and Assam and said that after restoring the voting rights of people, polling should be held afresh in such assembly constituencies.   Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, Khera said that electoral rolls were being "deliberately manipulated" and democratic institutions "compromised" to engineer favourable outcomes for the ruling party.   "Abki baar…

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06

May

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Tamil Nadu Guv asks Vijay to prove majority by tonight: Sources

The path to power for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has hit a temporary snag, with party chief Vijay unlikely to take the oath of office this Thursday. Despite a stunning debut that effectively dismantled the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, the actor-turned-politician is still working to shore up the numbers needed to cross the majority threshold in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly.   Sources suggest that Governor Rajendra Arlekar remains unconvinced by the current tallies and has reportedly asked him to prove majority by tonight. TVK secured 108 seats in the election, leaving them ten short of the…

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06

May

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BJP’s big Bengal bet pays off, sets sights on 2029

Riding on a strong performance in the recently concluded high-voltage West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP has significantly expanded its footprint across the state, cutting across regional, social, and demographic divides.   According to the party’s post-election assessment, the BJP has taken leads in 29 out of the state’s 42 Lok Sabha seats—an outcome party leaders are calling a crucial stepping stone toward their ambitious target of securing 35 to 40 seats in the 2029 general elections.   The saffron party’s gains appear broad-based. It swept all eight Lok Sabha segments in North Bengal and performed strongly in western districts…

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05

May

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Kalita Maji’s rise in Bengal politics

In a state where political narratives are usually dominated by towering personalities and high-voltage campaigns, the story of Kalita Maji cuts through the noise— quietly, but powerfully.   Not long ago, Kalita’s mornings began with sweeping floors and washing utensils in four households across Guskara, East Burdwan. Earning just Rs 2,500 a month, survival itself was a daily negotiation. Politics, at that point, seemed like a distant, almost unreal world. Today, she walks into the West Bengal Legislative Assembly—not as staff, but as an elected representative.   Contesting from Ausgram as a BJP candidate, Kalita secured a decisive victory with 1,07,692…

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05

May

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Punjab CM to meet President today

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, flanked by a cohort of party MLAs, set off for Delhi on Tuesday morning for a high-stakes meeting with President Droupadi Murmu. The move comes in response to a significant political upheaval on April 24, when seven of the Aam Aadmi Party’s ten Rajya Sabha MPs — six of whom represent Punjab — defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party. The departing members, including Raghav Chadha and Harbhajan Singh, claimed the party had abandoned its founding principles, a move that has left AAP with only three seats in the Upper House.   The Chief Minister has…

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04

May

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ED summons two Bengal ministers ahead of poll results

Soon after the conclusion of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its probe into the alleged municipal recruitment corruption case, summoning two senior ministers of the state government for questioning.   State Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose appeared before ED officials at the CGO Complex in Salt Lake on Friday, complying with a directive from the Calcutta High Court. However, after several hours of interrogation, he was issued a fresh summons to appear again on May 6—just a day after the election results are scheduled to be declared. On the same day, another minister,…

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