Suvendu Adhikari Set to Become West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of its legislative party in West Bengal, positioning him to take the oath as the state’s first BJP chief minister on Saturday. This decision followed a pivotal BJP meeting in Kolkata, which was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who acted as the party’s central observer.
Vijay’s TVK Secures Majority for Tamil Nadu Government Formation
Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has reached the majority threshold in the Tamil Nadu assembly after receiving backing from the VCK, CPI, and CPI(M). With this support, TVK now holds 118 seats in the 234-member assembly and is scheduled to meet the Tamil Nadu governor at 6 PM to formally claim the chief minister’s position.
Congress Leadership Speculations Intensify in Kerala
The race for the chief minister’s role in Kerala has intensified following the circulation of a leaked preference list from the Congress party. The list reportedly indicates a favored status for politicians K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala. This revelation has sparked controversy, with Uduma MLA K Neelakandan raising concerns that his preferred choice for the position was overlooked during discussions with All India Congress Committee observers Mukul Wasnik and Ajay Maken.
Sanjay Raut Criticizes Trump’s Remarks on Bengal Election
Sanjay Raut, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), has voiced criticism over U.S. President Donald Trump’s congratulatory message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the BJP’s electoral win in West Bengal. Raut described the remarks as premature and inappropriate, calling into question the impartiality of the recent elections. In response, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused opposition leaders of damaging India’s global reputation.
Pakistan Army Questions Indian Military’s English Briefing
In an unusual response to India’s briefing on Operation Sindoor, Pakistan army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry questioned why Indian military officials addressed the media in English. His comments, made during a press conference commemorating the 2025 India-Pakistan confrontation, received widespread criticism and mockery on social media, with users highlighting the misplaced focus on language rather than pressing security issues.
