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CPI, CPI(M) extend unconditional support to TVK to form govt in Tamil Nadu, affirm VCK will do same

The Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday extended their "unconditional support" to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government in Tamil Nadu.... read..

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"TVK deserves first opportunity...": Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday said that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) should be given a chance to prove their majority as per the democratic tradition of the country, saying that the TVK deserves the first opportunity.... read..

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Giant slayer Suvendu Adhikari elected Legislative Party leader in W Bengal; Amit Shah announces he will be first BJP CM in State

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendhu Adhikari was on Friday elected the BJP Legislative Party Leader for the party in West Bengal on Friday, paving the way for him to become the first BJP Chief Minister in the history of the State.... read..

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N Rangasamy re-elected as Puducherry NDA legislature party leader after 2026 Assembly polls win

Following the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) decisive victory in the 2026 Puducherry Assembly polls, incumbent Chief Minister N Rangasamy was re-elected as the leader of the NDA legislature party in Puducherry on Friday.... read..

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"The party (TMC) is over already... this party will no longer exist": BJP MLA-elect Tapas Roy

BJP MLA-elect Tapas Roy launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday, claiming that the party's political relevance was coming to an end after the BJP's sweeping victory in the state assembly elections.... read..

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Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra launches road and drain construction works worth Rs 70 Lakhs in Sonia Vihar

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday inaugurated road and drain construction works at Teesra Pusta Market in Sonia Vihar under the Karawal Nagar Assembly constituency.... read..

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"There's no question of an alliance (with BJP)": Humayun Kabir; calls Mamata Banerjee 'liar' in sharp attack

Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir on Friday ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that his party would instead sit in the opposition following the recent electoral outcome in West Benga... read..

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INDIA bloc cracks: DMK seeks divorce from Congress in Lok Sabha seating

In a move that signals a formal collapse of one of the INDIA bloc's most stable pillars, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday officially requested a separate seating arrangement in the Lok Sabha, moving away from its long-time ally, the Indian Na... read..

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"Governor must invite Vijay to take oath": Congress warns of Raj Bhavan siege if Governor fails to invite TVK to form govt

President of the Madurai Corporation District Congress Committee (DCC), Nallamani, on Friday warned to lay siege to the Raj Bhavan if the Tamil Nadu Governor does not invite the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government. Nallamani alleged that... read..

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Kerala CLP unanimously authorises Congress high command to decide leader: Ajay Maken

AICC observer for Kerala Ajay Maken on Friday said that the party's Kerala CLP has unanimously passed a resolution authorising the Congress leadership to decide the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) and that a detailed report has been submitt... read..

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"There's certainly no alternative to Suvendu Adhikari in Bengal yet," says BJP's Nisith Pramanik ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nisith Pramanik on Friday backed party leader Suvendu Adhikari as a key chief minister face in West Bengal, saying that there is "no other alternative" to him as of yet.... read..

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"LoP not decided yet": LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan dismisses leadership change claims after Keralam poll loss

LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan on Thursday said that the alliance is yet to decide a name for the leader of opposition in the Keralam Assembly, and dismissed demands of a leadership change in the CPI(M) after the alliance lost the elections under outgoing C... read..

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"Sonar Bangla dream will surely be realised": CM Dhami Congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on being elected BJP legislative party leader

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday congratulated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on being elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in West Bengal, a move that strengthens his position as the party's key... read..

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"Sonar Bangla" is BJP's responsibility: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on party's vision for West Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a gathering in Kolkata on Friday announced Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari as the Leader of the West Bengal BJP Legislative Party, referring to him as a key figure for the party's vision of ac... read..

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VD Satheesan supporters in Congress march in Keralam, demand his appointment as CM

Following the Congress-led United Democratic Front's (UDF) victory in the 2026 Assembly Elections, the debate regarding the new Chief Ministerial face has intensified as a large contingent of party workers marched from the Palayam Martyrs' Memorial on Th... read..

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12 years of hollow claims: Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi Govt, alleges surge in crimes against women, dalits

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the Central government, alleging that twelve years of its rule have exposed the "hollowness" of its claims regarding law and order and women's safety.... read..

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"Many of our family members have lost their lives in political murders... sacrifices led us to form govt": BJP's Shankar Ghosh

BJP leader Shankar Ghosh on Friday said that "sacrifices" made by party workers, including alleged political killings, displacement and attacks on women, had led to the formation of a new government in West Bengal, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony schedu... read..

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"Indian Army took revenge ": BJP Ex-Servicemen Cell commemorates one year of Operation Sindoor in Nampally

The Telangana BJP Army Ex-Servicemen Cell marked the first anniversary of 'Operation Sindoor' with a commemorative event at the party's state headquarters in Nampally. State BJP President N Ramchander Rao attended the celebrations, honouring the Indian Ar... read..

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"Leader of single-largest party must be invited to form govt": P Chidambaram cites rulebook as Tamil Nadu awaits govt formation

Congress Senior leader P Chidambaram on Friday urged Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to form the government, as the party has emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats, falling 10 seats behind th... read..

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"We will make a correct decision today", says CPI's Binoy Viswam on TN govt formation

Amid intense political negotiations, Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretary Binoy Viswam said on Friday that the party will make a "correct" decision today whether to extend support to TVK's Vijay to form a government in Tamil Nadu.... read..

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"Attack on democracy, constitution, public mandate": Congress' Girish Choankar as party protest against Tamil Nadu Governor

Congress Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar termed Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's actions as "an attack on democracy, constitution and public mandate" as his party protests against the latter for not inviting TVK Chief Vijay to form ... read..

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West Bengal Govt under Governor's rule, historic swearing-in tomorrow: BJP MP Rahul Sinha

BJP MP Rahul Sinha on Friday said the state government has been placed under the Governor's administration and claimed that a swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for the next morning.... read..

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"My leader, party will come back": AIADMK's M Thambidurai

AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP M Thambidurai on Friday exuded confidence that his party will come back to power in Tamil Nadu, as he said that the party is engaged in multiple discussions.... read..

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Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in West Bengal to chair party meeting as Central Observer

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday arrived in Kolkata as the Central Observer for the election of the legislative party leader in West Bengal.... read..

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Focus on CPI (M), CPI and VCK as Vijay's TVK attempts to stitch alliance in Tamil Nadu

As the political stalemate in Tamil Nadu continues, smaller parties have emerged as the key focal point in a deeply fractured mandate that has unsettled the state's traditional political equations, with both the Dravidian majors now facing a complex post-... read..

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Bihar: BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal takes charge as Revenue and Land Reforms Minister

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Jaiswal on Friday took charge as the new Revenue and Land Reforms Minister of Bihar.... read..

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BJP trying to take control of Tamil Nadu politics: Congress MP Manickam Tagore

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday alleged that the BJP was attempting to take control of politics in Tamil Nadu and claimed that rapid political developments were taking place in the state.... read..

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Tamil Nadu Congress stages protest in Chennai amid uncertainity over Vijay's swearing-in

Tamil Nadu Congress on Friday staged a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for not inviting TVK Chief Vijay to form the next government despite his party emerging as the single-largest f... read..

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Amit Shah prays at Kolkata's Dakshineswar Kali Temple ahead of Bengal BJP legislature party meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday offered prayers at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal.... read..

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All poll promises will be fulfilled in next five yrs: JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha

A day after the Bihar government inducted 32 ministers, JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Friday said that all the poll promises made by the NDA will be fulfilled in the next five years and said that under the leadership of Nishant Kumar who has been entrusted w... read..

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"No apologies": Congress MP Manickam Tagore on extending support to TVK

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday declared there would be "no apologies" for the party's decision to back Vijay's TVK as it has always been anti-BJP, while simultaneously accusing the DMK of engaging in "talks" with AIADMK, its long-time rival.... read..

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"It is my duty to correct President Trump": UBT MP Sanjay Raut after writing to Trump over Bengal polls, backs Mamata's "fight to save democracy"

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday said he wrote to US President Donald Trump regarding reports of congratulatory remarks on the West Bengal Assembly election results, alleging concerns over the democratic process in the country.... read..

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"Irresponsible spokespersons need to be mindful of their language": Congress' Manickam Tagore hits back at DMK

Congress MP Manickam Tagore said that the "irresponsible DMK spokespersons need to be mindful of their language" days after MK Stalin's party accused the Congress of having "backstabbed" the INDIA bloc partners.... read..

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"Conspiracy," says BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar after murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar termed the killing of Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath as "tragic and condemnable" and alleged that the incident was part of a conspiracy.... read..

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"High command is final": Congress leader Muraleedharan says Keralam CM name to be announced on Sunday

Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Friday said the party high command would take a final decision on the Keralam Chief Ministerial face after consultations with senior leaders of the state.... read..

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CPM demands governor invite TVK's Vijay to form government in hung Tamil Nadu assembly

CPM Tamil Nadu State Secretary TT Shanmugam on Thursday asserted that TVK leader Vijay should be invited to form the government in the hung Tamil Nadu Assembly, stating that the Constitution mandates the party with the largest number of seats be given the... read..

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Don't betray mandate, don't manipulate: Tamil Nadu Congress amid uncertainty over govt formation

Amid the fears of breakdown of Constitutional machinery since the verdict threw a hung assembly, Tamil Nadu Congress, which has offered "conditional" support to TVK's Vijay, reacted to the evolving political situation in Tamil Nadu.... read..

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"West Bengal has now become free from sinful TMC government," says BJP MLA-elect Tapas Roy

n Friday lashed out at the Trinamool Congress, claiming that West Bengal has finally bee Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tapas Roy on liberated from a "sinful" government following the recent polls. Speaking at a public gathering, the leader emphasise... read..

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"From ruin to renewal": PM Modi pens op-ed ahead of May 11 visit to Somnath temple; announces special pujas for 1,000 days

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an op-ed ahead of his proposed visit to the Somnath Temple on May 11, reflecting on the temple's civilisational significance and paying tribute to those who protected and restored it over centuries.... read..

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PM Modi to visit Hyderabad on May 10, BJP striving for double-engine govt in Telangana: G Kishan Reddy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad on May 10 and hold a massive rally, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Thursday.... read..

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"TVK approached us, decision rests with Stalin": IUML chief KM Kader Mohideen on post-poll alliance in Tamil Nadu

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) President, KM Kader Mohideen, on Thursday claimed that TVK has approached them for the post-poll alliance to touch the majority mark of 118 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, but they have not decided yet.... read..

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Nainar Nagendran says BJP "gracefully accepts" Tamil Nadu election results, denies participation in government formation process

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has "gracefully accepted" the results of the recently concluded Assembly elections, adding that the party will not extend support to any formation or participa... read..

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Tamil Nadu: BJP MLA M. Bhojarajan reaches Kamalalayam for post-poll strategy meet

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Udhagamandalam constituency, M. Bhojarajan, on Friday arrived at the BJP state headquarters Kamalalayam in Chennai, T Nagar.... read..

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"Attack on democracy, constitution, public mandate": Congress' Girish Chodankar as party protest against Tamil Nadu Governor

Congress Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar termed Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's actions as "an attack on democracy, constitution and public mandate" as his party protests against the latter for not inviting TVK Chief Vijay to form ... read..

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"Do not wish to align with any party to form govt": Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Friday clarified that the party do not want to ally with any other party to form a government in the state, accepting the public mandate.... read..

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"Only TVK has the possibility of forming govt with majority when assembly meets": CPM Gen Secy MA Baby

CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby on Friday said that only TVK has the possibility of forming a government with a majority when the Assembly meets.... read..

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"This was dream of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee... now his government is being formed": BJP MLA-elect Jitendra Tewari

BJP MLA-elect Jitendra Tewari on Friday said the formation of the new government in West Bengal fulfils the long-standing vision of Syama Prasad Mukherjee, calling it a moment of happiness and asserting that whatever follows will be in the interest of Ben... read..

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"Normally people give clear mandate": BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan on Tamil Nadu stalemate

BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan on Friday accepted the public mandate in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and weighed in on the current stalemate as TVK's Vijay attempts to form an alliance with smaller parties to gain a majority.... read..

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"High Command will take decision": Keralam Congress president Sunny Joseph backs High Command on CM pick

Following a high-stakes Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting in Keralam, Keralam Congress President Sunny Joseph on Friday said that the party high command would take the final decision on the Chief Ministerial face in the state.... read..

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We are not ones who abandon each other in times of difficulty: Akhilesh Yadav after Congress dumps DMK

A day after Congress dumped DMK and decided to support Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government in Tamil Nadu, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday attacked Congress and reiterated his commitment to the INDIA bloc in times of d... read..

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"It is possible that it was done by third party": Congress leader Udit Raj after murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Congress leader Udit Raj on Friday called for a proper investigation into the murder of Chandranath, the personal assistant of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, and said it was too early to draw conclusions about those responsible.... read..

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