The Bharatiya Janata Party has selected Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of its legislative party in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the state's first chief minister from the BJP. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for Saturday. The decision was announced after a crucial meeting in Kolkata chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who attended as the party's central observer.
Vijay's TVK Secures Majority in Tamil Nadu
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has crossed the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu Assembly after securing support from the VCK, CPI, and CPI(M). With the backing of these parties, TVK now commands the required 118 seats in the 234-member House. Vijay is set to meet the Tamil Nadu governor to stake a claim for forming the government.
Kerala Chief Minister Race Intensifies
The race for Kerala's next chief minister has intensified after the BJP's Kerala unit shared a leaked Congress MLA preference list, which allegedly indicated biased support for K C Venugopal. Uduma MLA K Neelakandan raised objections, claiming his choice for the chief minister's post was not recorded despite informing AICC observers Mukul Wasnik and Ajay Maken. The leaked list has sparked speculation over the frontrunners, which also include V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala.
Sanjay Raut Writes to Trump Over Bengal Win Message
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has written to US President Donald Trump, criticizing him for congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the BJP's victory in West Bengal. Raut called the remarks premature and questioned the fairness of the state election process, alleging institutional bias. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla hit back, accusing opposition leaders of tarnishing India's image globally.
Pakistan Army Questions English in India Briefing
Pakistan army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry drew criticism after questioning why Indian military officials addressed the media in English during a briefing on Operation Sindoor. His remarks, made during Pakistan's press conference marking the 2025 India-Pakistan confrontation, went viral. Many social media users mocked the focus on language over security issues, triggering sharp reactions online.
