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May 6, 2026, 08:24 AM

West Bengal Assembly Elections: Security Downgraded Outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's House in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 6 (ANI): As power equations changed in West Bengal, so did the security set-up outside TMC MP Abhsishek Banerjee's house in Kolkata . The area has seen considerable downgrade in the security for the MP with residents of the area now free to move around. A local, Sourav Banerjee, on Wednesday, highlighted a significant shift in the security situation in his area, previously marked by heavy police presence for TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. According to a local, Sourav Banerjee, the politician had not contributed to the community's welfare in the past but built a huge building for herself. However, Sourav praised the recent improvements in security and the positive changes the locality has experienced. "There used to be 300-350 policemen here just for an MP... Look at the situation now, the atmosphere is calm. People can walk on the roads, but earlier we used to have trouble. This is Abhishek Banerjee's house. He has built such a big building, but he hasn't done anything for us. He used to threaten us, but people are living peacefully now. We are in a very good situation right now. The change that has been brought is a very good thing. The security here has improved," Sourav told ANI. Earlier in the day, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a stern directive to the West Bengal Chief Secretary (CS), Director General of Police (DGP), and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to ensure 'zero tolerance' toward any incidents of post-poll violence in the state. The ECI directive came after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in Asansol's Godhuli area was allegedly vandalised on Monday after the BJP recorded a historic win in the assembly elections. Unknown miscreants vandalised the TMC office, leaving the premises heavily damaged, with furniture, flags, posters and banners torn down.This is the second alleged incident of vandalism of the TMC office. Meanwhile, the BJP won a spectacular 207 seats in the assembly polls, ending TMC's 15-year rule. The party is making preparations for the oath-taking ceremony of its first government in West Bengal. In Bhabanipur, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee by a vote margin of over 15,000 votes. Adhikari got 73917 votes while Mamata got 58812. In Nandigram, Adhikari defeated TMC's Pabitra Kar by a margin of 9665 votes. Congress won two seats, while Humayun Kabir's AJUP was restricted to two seats. CPI(M) managed to win only one seat. Despite the BJP's sweeping seat victory, the vote share revealed a more competitive undercurrent. The party secured 45.84% of the vote, while the TMC followed closely with 40.80%, highlighting that the electoral battle remained fiercely contested at the grassroots level. The CPI(M) garnered 4.45%, and Congress secured 2.97%, while other smaller parties and independents collectively contributed around 4.28%. The numbers suggest that while the BJP translated its vote share into a decisive seat advantage, the Opposition retained a substantial voter base--pointing to a divided yet shifting electorate. (ANI)

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May 6, 2026, 08:15 AM

Assam Chief Minister Resigns, Clears Path for New Cabinet Formation

Guwahati ( Assam ) [India], May 6 (ANI): Assam caretaker Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday cleared the path for the formation of a new cabinet by tendering his resignation. Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that BJP National President Nitin Nabin appointed JP Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini as central observers to oversee the selection of the next Chief Minister of Assam . Talking to the reporters, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Shri JP Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini have been appointed as Central observers by BJP National President Nitin Nabin. Who will be the next CM and the leader will be decided by the legislative party. Following the legislature party meeting, we will come back to Lok Bhawan again and stake a claim to form a government. There is an indication that oath-taking will be post May 11 because we have invited the Prime Minister to kindly grace the swearing-in ceremony of our government this time. We have invited the PM because we got a hat-trick with a century this time." Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over his formal resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya following a decisive victory in the Assam poll. The move marks the end of the current assembly's term, clearing the path for the formation of the third consecutive BJP government in the state. Speaking to the media outside the Lok Bhavan, Sarma said that the Governor has requested him to take care of the state till the formation of a new government. "The ECI has officially announced the assembly election result, and the ECI has submitted the notification of the result to the Governor of Assam . I submitted my resignation letter as the Chief Minister of Assam to the Governor and simultaneously, I requested him to dissolve the current Assam assembly. The Governor of Assam has accepted my resignation letter and suggestion of dissolving the current Assam assembly, and he directed me to continue as the caretaker till the formation of a new government. I think that the new government will be formed soon. During this time, we will work as a caretaker government," Himanta Biswa Sarma said. On Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked the people of the state for delivering a decisive mandate to the BJP-led NDA, asserting that the result reflects public confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government's development agenda. Meanwhile, the BJP and its allies secured 102 votes against 75 of 2021, with the BJP securing 82 votes with 18 new seats added to its 2021 and 2024 by-election resultant seats. AGP secured 10 seats, BOPF secured 10 seats, taking NDA's total to 102. While the opposition Mitrajoot of INC secured 19 seats, Raijor Dal secured only 2 seats, while AJP failed to secure even a single seat. Meanwhile, AIUDF managed to get 2 seats. (ANI)

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May 6, 2026, 07:45 AM

Vietnamese President To Lam Holds Talks with Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi

New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level bilateral meeting with Vietnamese President To Lam at Hyderabad House on Wednesday, marking a significant moment in the diplomatic calendar. The engagement followed a ceremonial welcome accorded to the visiting leader at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier in the day, formally commencing his first State Visit to India. The President was received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, a gesture highlighting the "growing strategic partnership" between the two nations. Amidst a vibrant cultural display featuring children in traditional attire, the reception set a cordial tone for the "wide-ranging discussions" scheduled between the two leaders, which are expected to span bilateral cooperation alongside critical regional and global issues. Prior to reaching the capital, President To Lam began his journey on Tuesday in Bodh Gaya, where he offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple. After being welcomed in Bihar by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, the leader, who also serves as the "General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam," flew to Delhi, where he was received by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai. The diplomatic momentum built further as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on the President ahead of the primary summit. According to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the duo exchanged views on strengthening the "multifaceted, comprehensive strategic partnership," with the Vietnamese leader expressing his keen interest in the formal dialogue with the Prime Minister. According to the MEA, this visit represents a "significant juncture" as both nations mark a decade of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership . Beyond the capital, the President's itinerary until May 7 includes a visit to Mumbai to attend a business forum at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and interact with state leadership to boost economic ties. These engagements reflect the evolution of "longstanding historical and civilisational ties" into a robust modern strategic relationship. (ANI)

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May 6, 2026, 07:41 AM

Voter Dissatisfaction Evident as 'None of the Above' Votes Surge in Upper Assam's Tinsukia District

A significant rise in ‘None of the Above’ (NOTA) votes has brought to light a parallel narrative of voter dissatisfaction, indicating that a section of the electorate remained unconvinced by the available choices in Tinsukia district of Upper Assam. Official figures reveal that Doomdooma constituency recorded the highest number of NOTA votes in the district, with 4,864 voters opting for the provision, a noticeable increase compared to previous elections. The trend was not isolated, as other constituencies too reported substantial NOTA counts, with Makum registering 3,047 votes, Margherita 3,290, Digboi 2,697, and Tinsukia 2,407. Political observers view this pattern as a reflection of a growing tendency among voters to consciously reject candidates when none align with their expectations. Despite this undercurrent of discontent, the BJP’s electoral dominance remained unequivocal across the district. In Doomdooma, Rupesh Gowala secured a landslide victory, defeating Congress candidate Durga Bhumij by a margin of 55,382 votes, polling 86,009 votes against 30,627. In Sadiya, sitting MLA Bolin Chetia comfortably retained his seat with a margin of 41,749 votes, while in Margherita, Bhaskar Sharma registered a decisive win over Rajlor Dal’s Rahul Chetri by 55,317 votes. Similarly, Suren Phukan emerged victorious in Digboi with a margin of 41,073 votes, Sanjoy Kishan won Makum by 28,276 votes, and Pulak Gohain clinched the Tinsukia seat with a margin of 48,497 votes. The correspondent from Doomdooma noted that while the BJP’s emphatic margins underscore its entrenched support base in Upper Assam, the rise in NOTA votes signals a “quiet but meaningful expression of dissatisfaction” among a segment of voters. The results, therefore, present a layered mandate, one that firmly backs the ruling party’s leadership while simultaneously highlighting the electorate’s willingness to use NOTA as a democratic tool to voice disapproval in the absence of preferred alternatives.

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May 6, 2026, 07:30 AM

Congress' AD Thomas Stuns Left Bastion in Kerala's 2026 Assembly Elections

Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], May 6 (ANI): In one of the biggest political upsets of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, Congress youth leader AD Thomas on Wednesday stormed into the Keralam Legislative Assembly by defeating senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) leader and sitting MLA PP Chitharanjan in the Left bastion of Alappuzha . The 30-year-old Kerala Students' Union (KSU) leader won the constituency with a massive margin of 21,015 votes, ending decades of Left dominance in the coastal constituency and emerging as one of the surprise faces of the election. Thomas secured 81,065 votes, while Chitharanjan managed 60,050 votes. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and former Congress leader MJ Job finished a distant third with 15,373 votes. For Congress workers, the victory was more than just an electoral win; it was the rise of a grassroots fighter who battled poverty, political violence, and personal hardship before entering the Assembly. Born to Dominic Jackson and Akkamma at Arasarkkadavu in Mararikulam, Thomas grew up in a financially struggling family. At the age of 17, he stepped into the sea with his father as a fisherman to support the household. He also worked at a petrol pump, did fishing in traditional boats, and later took up construction work to make ends meet. Even while juggling jobs, Thomas continued his studies and earned money by taking tuition classes for school students. He completed his degree in History from St. Michael's College under the University of Kerala and entered student politics through KSU, eventually becoming the college union chairman and later KSU's Alappuzha district president. "My entry into politics was never something unexpected. From a very young age, I was interested in interacting with people and speaking among larger groups. However, my active involvement in organisational and political activities began while I was a student at St. Michael's College, Cherthala. That is where my active political and social journey started," AD Thomas told ANI. Known for his aggressive street politics and protest campaigns, Thomas became a familiar face in Congress agitations across Alappuzha . He reportedly faces 18 police cases linked to protests and political movements. During the Nava Kerala Yatra, Thomas had protested in front of the convoy of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and was allegedly assaulted by security personnel. A photograph showing Thomas with a blood-soaked face later went viral on social media, with supporters projecting him as a symbol of resistance against the ruling Left government. The image helped shape his political identity among youth workers, who began calling him "Porali" (fighter). "But this is not just my story. Over the last ten years in Kerala, from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod, many young people and students have allegedly faced brutal attacks under the protection of the state machinery. Police and pro-government youth organisations have attacked them. Even today, thousands of youngsters in Kerala are living with injuries and trauma, unable to even get out of bed properly. The United Democratic Front and the Congress High Command gave me an opportunity to contest as a representative of all those people. I see myself only as their representative, and that is how I want to be seen," he added. Despite holding political positions, Thomas continued fishing and doing labour work to support his family. Unmarried and the eldest among three siblings, his journey from the shores of Alappuzha to the Assembly has now become one of the defining stories of Keralam's 2026 election. The scale of the victory has also shocked political observers, especially in a constituency where CPI(M) had traditionally enjoyed strong influence. In the 2021 Assembly polls, Chitharanjan had won the seat by over 11,000 votes. Five years later, the constituency witnessed a dramatic reversal led by a first-time candidate who built his campaign from the ground up. (ANI)

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Deccan Herald

May 6, 2026, 07:26 AM

Congress Ditches DMK, Backs TVK to Form Next Government in Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Breaking its long-standing alliance with DMK, the Congress on Wednesday jumped ship to support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ( TVK ) to form the next government in Tamil Nadu and announced that the new alliance will continue for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Congress in-charge for Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar said in a statement that the people of Tamil Nadu, especially youth, have delivered a very clear, strong and overwhelming verdict for a secular, progressive and welfarist government that believes in constitutional principles. “…the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has decided to extend its full support to the TVK to form the government. Our support shall be conditional upon the TV keeping out from this alliance any communal forces that do not believe in the Constitution of India,” Chodankar said. He added that the TVK and Congress will strive to bring back the “glorious days” of late Chief Minister K Kamaraj and that the alliance was founded on mutual respect, appropriate share, and shared responsibility between the two parties. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links Stories You May Like R Ashwin reply: Cricketer slams caste troll after backin g Vijay in TN rows. Assembly Elections 2026: Total 104 Muslim MLAs elect ed but none from BJP Kareena Kapoor Khan likely to reunite with Salman Khan in Raj and DK's superhero... Also Read:Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 | Post poll alliances divided in supporting TVK Also Read:Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 | Post poll alliances divided in supporting TVK “This alliance…is not only for the formation of this government, but also for future elections to the local body organisations, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha,” Chodankar said. The President of Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Thiru C Vijay, has formally requested the Indian National Congress (INC) to extend its support for forming a government in Tamil Nadu. The people of Tamil Nadu, especially the youth, have delivered a very clear, strong and… pic.twitter.com/Aig79MoRoE — Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (@INCTamilNadu) May 6, 2026 He added that Vijay and Rahul Gandhi jointly pledge to respect this historic verdict of the people of Tamil Nadu for a secular and progressive government, and to fulfil the dreams and promises of the people, especially Tamil Nadu’s youth. Congress quitting the DMK alliance was expected especially after Rahul Gandhi spoke to Vijay on the day of election results. Congress wanted to quit the DMK alliance and join TVK before elections, but senior leaders decided to contest the elections with the ruling party. Congress and the DMK have contested every elections from 2004 to 2026, except the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. The alliance was stitched by Sonia Gandhi in 2004 to take on the BJP. ADVERTISEMENT Published 06 May 2026, 12:56 IST India News Congress Vijay TVK Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 Follow us on : Follow Us Read More

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Free Press Journal

May 6, 2026, 07:22 AM

Samajwadi Party Cancels Contract with Indian Political Action Committee Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections

Lucknow : Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections, scheduled to be held in 2027, Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party has decided to cancel its contract with political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC.) Notably, I-PAC was also TMC's political firm. The I-PAC team was supposed to be working specifically for the Samajwadi Party in seats where the margin of defeat was very low last time, reported NDTV. Reportedly, Akhilesh Yadav was not fully convinced about hiring I-PAC. The firm had made a presentation to the party leadership, reportedly at the suggestion of the Trinamool Congress, but discussions did not move beyond that stage and no formal agreement was signed. The development comes after the arrest of I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with alleged financial irregularities linked to a coal smuggling case in West Bengal, reportedly Moneycontrol. Notably, the Delhi court on April 30, 2026 granted regular bail to Chandel, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) didn’t opposed the plea. "The deal was already in turmoil after the Election Commission raided our offices and the director (Vinesh Chandel) was arrested," NDTV quoted a source as saying. However, the party may still consider other professional agencies, possibly led by former I-PAC associates, as it gears up for the 2027 Assembly elections.

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Navbharat Times

May 6, 2026, 07:12 AM

India Blocks Indus Water Treaty After Terrorist Attack, Pakistan Remains Frustrated

New Delhi: After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India took a series of actions against Pakistan and Pakistan-based terrorist bases. On the night of 6 May 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor with the aim of targeting terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. India also stopped the water of rivers flowing to Pakistan. A year after Operation Sindoor, India has still stopped the water from Indus from being restored to Pakistan. The gate of the dam on the Chenab River is closed. In the video released by news agency ANI, it can be seen that even after a year of'Operation Sindoor'in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, the controlled flow of water from major dams on the Chenab River continues. Only one gate of the Salala Dam has also been opened. That is why Pakistan is frustrated. Pakistan is frustrated with the ban on the Indus Water Treaty. India has stopped the water of Indus River after the terrorist attack on Pahalgam in April last year. The Prime Minister of Pakistan has accused India of blocking the Indus Water Treaty.

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Navbharat Times

May 6, 2026, 07:10 AM

Iran Ready for Talks, Won't Bow Down to Pressure: President Pezeshkian

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has held a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, during which Pezeshkian said that Iran is ready for talks within the framework of international law but will not bow down to any pressure. In an official statement, President Pezeshkian said, according to Xinhua news agency.

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EI Samay

May 6, 2026, 07:08 AM

Bengal Government Formation Process Begins as Legislative Assembly Term Ends

The process of forming a new government has started in Bengal. The term of the 17th West Bengal Legislative Assembly ends tomorrow, May 7. Before that, on Wednesday, the Chief Secretary and the CEO of West Bengal went to the Lok Bhawan to submit the gazette notification to Governor RN Ravi. The high officials of the commission were also there. After receiving the gazette notification, the Governor will invite the BJP to form the new government. CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal was in the Lok Bhawan for about half an hour. He came out to the media. He came to give the gazette notification. Then the Governor will take the next decision. Manoj Kumar Agarwal said, "Today the notification has been made from the Election Commission of India. I went to give it. He said, this time there has been a record peaceful election. He thanked the Election Commission, the CEO's office and all those who are associated with the election."

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May 6, 2026, 07:07 AM

Congress Leaders Meet Sonia Gandhi to Discuss Kerala Chief Minister Candidacy After Thumping Victory

New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal and senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday reached the residence of Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi as the party is yet to decide on Keralam's next Chief Minister after the thumping victory in the assembly elections. KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala are among the key contenders in the race for Keralam's top position, alongside Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan. Earlier, Chennithala said, "The party will take a final decision on all these issues. In Keralam, we got a spectacular victory... Now, the other things will be decided by the Congress high command. There are several leaders in the Congress party, but whatever the high command decides, all the Congress leaders will accept it." Congress has begun the process of government formation in Keralam, where the party-led UDF registered a thumping victory in the assembly polls, winning 102 seats in the 140-member assembly. Sources said that the party has appointed its leaders, Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik, as observers to know the views of its newly elected MLAs to decide the choice of Chief Minister. Earlier, KC Venugopal expressed his gratitude to the people of Keralam, stating, "The people of Kerala have bestowed their faith in the Congress party and UDF alliance. They have faith in the leadership of Rahul Gandhi and Kharge ji." The UDF's win has been seen as a major political shift in the state, reflecting the growing support for Congress and its allies while reinforcing the party's influence under the guidance of Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Meanwhile, posters of Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal were put up along Trivandrum Road on Tuesday as part of celebrations following the Congress-led United Democratic Front's (UDF) sweeping victory in the Keralam Assembly 2026 elections, even as speculation intensifies over the alliance's chief ministerial candidate. The UDF secured a commanding 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly with the declaration of the results of the April 9 elections on Monday, marking a decisive mandate and a significant political shift in the state after a decade. The Congress emerged as the single largest party within the alliance with 63 seats, while its key ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), won 22 seats. (ANI)

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Navbharat Times

May 6, 2026, 06:57 AM

Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary Embarks on New Political Journey

Patna :'Leak-Leak Gaadi Chaley, Leakhi Chaley Kaput. Leak Chhod Trishu Chaley, Shaayar, Singh, Saput.'In this line of Bhartendu Harishchandra, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has started making political moves.

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May 6, 2026, 06:44 AM

West Bengal Election Violence: BJP Celebrations Marred by Vandalism and Rival Party Office Attacks

No matter how many Bengali sons-in-law in new Dhoti-Punjabi dress celebrate the victory, appeal to the opposition leaders and workers not to attack the office or talk about revenge, it is meaningless to the Bengal BJP on the ground. Even the newly defeated Chief Minister said badla nai badla that day, but her loyal forces did not listen. No one cares about the victorious Prime Minister this time. The overzealous and disciplined winners are proving that they are no different from the Trinamool by making the setting theory relevant again. The Left's party offices were vandalized, set on fire, looted and occupied in every neighbourhood of the state after the Trinamool won in 2011. The BJP is following the trend of post-election political violence, less the deadly attacks on the victors than the Trinamool. In fact, they have been inflamed by the migrants from the Trinamool and the BJP. These anti-migrant political party leaders, who are once the most influential in Bengal, are the anti-Trinamool.

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May 6, 2026, 06:43 AM

Fifteen Years of Failure: Trinamool Government's Promise of Change Turns to Corruption and Anarchy

Parthapratim Biswas, the change of government that finally took place in the state. Fifteen years ago, the grass-roots party came to power in the state with the promise of change. In fact, over the past decade, the promises of change have become a farce under the rule of the Trinamool government. The more the tenure of the three consecutive winning, hat-trick government has increased, the more the rights of the people of the state have been affected. With the increase in the tenure of the government, the attempts to snatch the rights of the people of the state have grown by leaps and bounds. To that end, the ruling party and the government administration have become a terrible model of loot and anarchy. The ruling party has infiltrated corruption into the public life! From education to health, from industry to work, from civil defense to law and order, the grass-roots government has set new precedents in every field. Also, to maintain that terrible ecosystem of corruption in the society, the ruling party along with the police administration, the syndicate like the army, the army, the army, the army, the army, the army, the army, the army, the entire state has become a counter-rev

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Navbharat Times

May 6, 2026, 06:39 AM

Samajwadi Party Aims to Win Uttar Pradesh Elections by Targeting Backward and Minority Votes

LUCKNOW: The Samajwadi Party wants to cross the threshold of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh through the PDA (backward, Dalit and minority) votes. The Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party chief and UP minister has hit out at SP president Akhilesh Yadav over his poll strategy, saying that the PDA is coming, showing signs of a king. On the other hand, OP Rajbhar has shot an arrow at Akhilesh over the Bengal election results. The vote share of the NDA and SP-Congress is very low. In the UP assembly elections, the Samajwadi Party is adopting the same strategy to garner votes of backward, Dalit and minority communities as it did in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In the Lok Sabha elections, the alliance of SP and Congress won 43 seats and got 43.52% of the votes. The rival NDA won 36 seats and got 43.69%, while in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the total of 64 seats, Akhilesh Yadav, the president of the PDA, is working on 80 seats to unite the PDA against the PDA.

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May 6, 2026, 06:35 AM

BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari Set to Become West Bengal Chief Minister

Kolkata : Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, who defeated TMC chief Mamata Banerjee in her stronghold Bhabhanipur in 2026 and in Nandigram in 2021, is reportedly set to become the saffron party's first Chief Minister of West Bengal. A meeting of the BJP's legislative party will be held in Kolkata on Friday, May 8, to discuss the formation of the government, reported NDTV citing sources. Reportedly, Adhikari will be elected as the leader of the BJP's legislative party in the meeting. BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya will propose Adhikari’s name, and Home Minister Amit Shah will announce his name as the leader of the legislative party. Venue yet to be decided The venue of the meeting is yet to be finalised. The meeting is not taking place at the party's state office as it does not have the capacity to host 207 winning candidates. Once considered Mamata Banerjee’s right-hand man, as Leader of the Opposition, Adhikari consistently cornered Mamata’s government on various issues, especially minority appeasement, Bangladeshi infiltrators, and the law-and-order situation. Oath ceremony on May 9 The swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal’s next Chief Minister will be held on May 9, state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya announced on Tuesday.

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May 6, 2026, 06:34 AM

Modi to Attend Swearing-In Ceremony in Patna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Thursday.

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May 6, 2026, 06:34 AM

BJP Expected to Announce New West Bengal Chief Minister Soon

The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to announce the name of the new West Bengal chief minister soon. There are reports that the BJP is going to hold a big meeting in this regard on Friday. It is likely to be followed by the announcement of the name of the leader of the legislative party. The BJP has appointed Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the observer for Bengal. The BJP has won 207 seats in Bengal. A meeting of BJP MLAs is going to be held in the capital Kolkata on Friday. Sources have reported that Adhikari will be elected as the leader of the legislative party at this meeting. Sources have been quoted as saying that BJP state chief Shamik Bhattacharya will propose Adhikari's name and Shah will announce his name. The BJP has decimated the Trinamool Congress by winning 207 seats in the 293-member assembly and ended its 15-year rule in the state. However, the party has not yet formally announced the chief ministerial candidate, but senior leaders, including Shah, had hinted during the next year's campaign that Mamata Banerjee would be the chief minister of West Bengal.

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Navbharat Times

May 6, 2026, 06:31 AM

Alok Maurya Eyes Political Career, Seeks Reconciliation with Wife

Shivpujan Singh, Prayagraj: Alok Maurya of Prayagraj has been in the news for the last one year for his spat with PCS officer BV Jyoti Maurya. Recently, Alok Maurya told the media that he is going to reconcile with his wife. He will now live with both children. However, Jyoti Maurya did not respond on this matter. Meanwhile, Alok Maurya is seen close to UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. He has shared some pictures with Keshav Prasad Maurya on social media. When Keshav Prasad Maurya came to attend the Shikshamitra Samman ceremony at the district panchayat auditorium on Tuesday, he was also present there. In a conversation with NBT Online, he said that in the spirit of public service, he now wants to make a career in politics. He is close to the Bharatiya Janata Party, but the option of other political parties is also open. He wants to try his luck as a public representative in the assembly elections 2027. Alok Maurya said that he will strongly raise the demand for a women's reservation in politics, but he is also a supporter of the formation of a social commission on the lines of

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Odisha Bhaskar

May 6, 2026, 06:29 AM

AIADMK Infighting: 47 MLAs Demand Support for TVK, Threaten to Leave Party

Chennai: Reports of infighting within the AIADMK party have emerged. Most of the party's total 47 MLAs have demanded from the high command to support actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government in Tamil Nadu. A key legislature party meeting of the AIADMK has also been postponed following the new development. Senior party leader ସି.ଭି Shanmugam is leading the disgruntled MLAs and a key meeting is likely to be held at his residence. Even party chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami has been indirectly warned that if a decision is not taken soon, 35 MLAs may leave the party and support Vijay. Asked if the AIADMK will support TVK, Shanmugam said the party will have to take a final decision in this regard.

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May 6, 2026, 06:29 AM

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Seeks Alliance with AIADMK to Form Government in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 6 (ANI): As Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam attempts to stitch an alliance to cross the 118 majority mark, the party's General Secretary N Anand on Wednesday met with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS). Other senior TVK leaders have also contacted the AIADMK General Secretary. TVK, which stands at 108 in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, is just 10 short of the 118 halfway majority mark. Congress , with five seats had already extended its support. However, Vijay still needs five more seats to form a government. Vijay could also abandon the Congress in favour of the AIADMK which has significantly more seats. The Congress ' long association with the DMK is not helping its case despite its leaders itching to ally with Vijay . If TVK manages to ally with AIADMK, which won 47 seats in the assembly election, they will comfortably cross the halfway mark without needing the Congress 's support. Earlier, AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam said that his party will take the final decision over allying with TVK. Shanmugam said, "The party has to take the decision" while speaking to reporters as AIADMK MLAs arrived at his residence in Chennai, amidst buzz of 'talks' between party General Secretary Edapaddi K Palaniswami and TVK chief Vijay . Reports suggest that there is a faction within the AIADMK that is inclined to support Vijay and his party by offering support to him. There have also been reports that these MLAs are not too happy with Edappaddi Palaniswami's leadership. TVK's Chief Vijay also sought time from Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar to meet him as part of the process for government formation, TVK sources said. On the other side, Congress is ready to end one of its longest-standing alliances as it gears up to support TVK and Vijay with its 5 MLAs to form the government in Tamil Nadu. Congress MP and Senior leader Manickam Tagore whose outburst against the DMK's denial of power sharing in the state had become the talk of the alliance prior to the polls justified his party's stand. "The verdict has gone against the DMK government. Half the ministers in the Cabinet have lost their seats. We faced collateral damage for no fault of ours. Now, BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu. The question before us is clear, should we stand with those rejected by the people's verdict, or should we unite with the force that fought against BJP and fight to stop BJP from ruling Tamil Nadu?" he posted on X. TVK Chief Vijay had written to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge seeking support and indications are that the Congress has agreed and is likely to pull allies VCK and the Left parties along with it. With Rahul Gandhi's personally calling Vijay on Tuesday night the Congress ' support is a foregone conclusion, now the ball is really in Vjay's court if he chooses to take the Congress along or opt for fracturing the AIADMK. (ANI)

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May 6, 2026, 06:25 AM

Trinamool Councilor Arrested Amid Violence in West Bengal

Presently, the Trinamool councilor of Pujali has been arrested under the Arms Act. He has been arrested by the police of the NSCBI police station of Bidhannagar. The accused has been identified as Sheikh Amirul Islam. Sheikh Amirul Islam, the councilor of the 14th ward of Pujali Municipality, was caught carrying 6 rounds of cartridges and a blank magazine from the Kolkata airport in September last year. At that time, the police could not burn him in jail for unknown reasons. The councilor was arrested after a change of guard in the state. The accused councilor will be taken to court on Wednesday. The police will investigate the case further. The situation in the state has become increasingly complicated since Monday night. Clashes have been reported in several places including Bhangar, Baruipur, Howrah and Nanoor. TMC party offices have been vandalized in some places, and there have been allegations of attacks on ruling party workers. The situation worsened on Tuesday when murders were reported from two parts of the state. On one side, the murder of a secretary of the Trinamool worker, on the other side, the news of Khurrami has also been reported.

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EI Samay

May 6, 2026, 06:21 AM

BJP Sweeps Jhargram as Kudmi Community Abandons TMC

Buddhadeb Bera, Jhargram A saffron storm in Jangalmahal. TMC loses all four seats in Jhargram. BJP wins. Kudmi community cheers. No vote to TMC in Jangalmahal. Kudmi community dominates Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura and parts of West Midnapore in Jangalmahal. Kudmi have staged several agitations by blocking rail and national highways demanding their inclusion in Scheduled Tribe list. Police arrested leaders of Kudmi community for allegedly attacking TMC's All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee's convoy in Garh Shalbani, Jhargram ahead of 2023 panchayat polls. Kudmi community fought panchayat elections independently and captured a few gram panchayats. They started to distance themselves from TMC. Ahead of assembly elections this time, they raised slogans of'No vote to TMC '. Three major organizations of Kudmi community, Adivasi Kudmi Samaj, Kudmi Samaj West Bengal and Nemchi Kudmi Samaj, led by Gopi Mahato, joined BJP and joined BJP.

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Navbharat Times

May 6, 2026, 06:17 AM

Nitish Kumar's Son May Become Minister: Reports

Patna: Has Nitish Kumar agreed to make his son a minister? Is Nishant Kumar also ready to become a minister? There are reports that late in the night, JDU leaders have convinced Nitish Kumar and his son Nishant Kumar to become ministers.

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Navbharat Times

May 6, 2026, 06:14 AM

Pakistan's Anti-India Rhetoric Intensifies Ahead of Operation Sindoor Anniversary

Islamabad: Just ahead of the first anniversary of the Indian armed forces'Operation Sindoor, rhetoric in Pakistan has intensified with Pakistani leaders spewing venom against India.

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May 6, 2026, 06:11 AM

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut Backs Mamata Banerjee's Claims of Election Rigging, Supports Her Decision Not to Resign

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 6 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday expressed support for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee 's recent remarks about the BJP of "looting" the democratic process, affirming that the Election Commission's role in the polls was questionable. Raut acknowledged Banerjee's claims about rigged Assembly elections and voter deletions, stating that her ongoing protests, both in power and opposition, reflect her stance against injustice. He also backed her decision not to resign, citing her moral victory. "What Mamata Banerjee said yesterday, I have heard and understood her words. The first thing Mamata Banerjee said was that the Election Commission is the villain, and the villain won the election... She says that 100 Assembly seats were rigged; this is true. It is also true that the names of lakhs of people were deleted. All these things that Mamata Banerjee said are true. Mamata Didi says that she will not resign because she has achieved a moral victory. Mamata Didi has always been a movement, whether she is the Chief Minister, in power, or in the opposition. Even while being the Chief Minister, Mamata Didi has protested on the streets many times against the Central Government..." Sanjay Raut emphasises the INDIA bloc's is always with Mamata Banerjee , noting that leaders like Uddhav Thackeray and Rahul Gandhi have personally reached out to reaffirm their support following the election results. "Uddhav Thackeray has spoken with her. Rahul Gandhi has also spoken. I saw there are many leaders in the India Bloc who spoke to her. We will now have to struggle harder... INDIA alliance is always with Mamata ji and will always be. Rahul ji also said yesterday that if anyone is happy that Mamata didi lost, then do not express this happiness, this is the defeat of the country, of democracy," said Raut. Earlier on Tuesday, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sparked a firestorm by firmly rejecting calls for her resignation, despite the BJP securing a commanding two-thirds majority. The election results, which saw the BJP surge to 207 seats and relegate the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to just 80, mark a seismic shift in Bengal's political landscape. However, the transition of power appears far from seamless. Addressing the media, a defiant Banerjee accused the Election Commission (EC) and the BJP of "looting" the democratic process. Despite the numbers, she insisted that her party remains the moral victor. "I will not resign. I did not lose. I will not go to Raj Bhavan... the question doesn't arise. We didn't lose the election. They can defeat us officially through the Election Commission, but morally we won the election," Mamata Banerjee asserted. The TMC chief labelled the Chief Election Commissioner the "villain" of the election, claiming Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were tampered with and citing suspicious 80-90% battery charges. (ANI)

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May 6, 2026, 06:10 AM

DMK Slams Congress for Backing TVK in Tamil Nadu Government Formation

The MK Stalin-led DMK has slammed its INDIA bloc ally Congress, calling it “backstabbers”. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai said that his party did not endorse the support of Congress to Vijay’s TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu. The Congress made the decision to back TVK at a late-night Parliamentary Affairs Committee meeting. Soon after the meeting, Congress MP KC Venugopal said: “The INC is clear that the mandate in Tamil Nadu is for a secular government that is committed to protecting the Constitution in letter and spirit. The INC is determined not to have the BJP and its proxies run the government in Tamil Nadu in any manner.” TVK President Thiru Vijay has requested the Indian National Congress for support to form a Government in Tamil Nadu. He has spoken about drawing inspiration from Perumthalaivar Kamaraj as well, in his political mission. The INC is clear that the mandate in Tamil Nadu is for a… pic.twitter.com/OJXBA2Rb3k — K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) May 5, 2026 Posting a photo of Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Vijay, Annadurai further said: “Some smartie from Congress has screwed up big time.” Pointing out that the Congress had only 5 seats, Annadurai said the party had made a “complete fool of themselves”. “It will not get over the majority mark. Now, ADMK with 43 seats is willing to offer support to TVK. Whose support will TVK take,” he asked. The Congress fought the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in alliance with the DMK. DMK spokesperson T K S Elangovan also hit out at the Congress, saying that their were talks within the Congress of some people wanting to support Vijay “from the beginning”. “Congress is doing it in every state, and ultimately, they are losing in all of them. They were wiped off in Delhi and West Bengal. They have no chance in Maharashtra. They are doing something which will close their party.” #WATCH | Chennai : On TVK to form government in Tamil Nadu in alliance with Congress, DMK spokesperson T K S Elangovan says, “Right from the beginning, there were talks that some people wanted to support Vijay and join his party. Congress is doing it in every state, and… pic.twitter.com/On3XRZPsJs — ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026 The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has also seemingly been hit in the aftermath of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election results. The party appears to be heading toward its sharpest internal split since the passing of J Jayalalithaa. As per sources The Indian Express spoke to, serious differences surfacing within the party over whether it should back Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay in forming a coalition government. Sources across political circles indicated that the situation is also being influenced by the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership’s push to block the Indian National Congress from becoming part of the government in Tamil Nadu. Top AIADMK leaders said the BJP leadership in New Delhi is uneasy about the possibility of a Congress-supported TVK administration taking shape in Chennai, particularly in the backdrop of the Congress’s recent gains in neighbouring Kerala. With TVK securing 108 seats and remaining short of the 118-seat majority threshold, coalition support has become essential. Political developments suggest the BJP is backing attempts to steer the AIADMK toward extending support to Vijay, rather than allowing Congress and Left parties to emerge as key supporters of the next government. The situation escalated further on Tuesday night when senior AIADMK leader Leema Rose Martin publicly confirmed that discussions were taking place between TVK and AIADMK. The disclosure, whether inadvertent or otherwise, quickly drew attention because her son-in-law, Aadhav Arjuna, is considered one of Vijay’s close political aides and is believed to be directly involved in the talks on behalf of TVK. Her son is also an MLA from Puducherry and is part of the NDA. News agency PTI, meanwhile, reported that Vijay will take oath on May 6.

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EI Samay

May 6, 2026, 06:09 AM

TMC Suffers Crushing Defeat in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur District

Kharagpur: At this time, the Trinamool candidates have not been able to save their faces! On the contrary, they have lost by a huge margin in all those places. Since the results were announced, the question has been raised - was the candidate in the election this time a minor issue? The district and state leadership of the TMC has failed to understand the pulse of the people? What did the IPAC do? The Trinamool leaders have no answer to any question. But the BJP claims that the people gave 15 years to the TMC. But they did not work for development. So the mandate went to the BJP. Out of 15 seats in Paschim Medinipur district, the TMC changed candidates in 7 seats. Out of these, it did not field candidates in 6. Out of them, the net result was zero. Not a single candidate won after changing their faces. On the contrary, all the candidates lost by a margin of 10 to 33 thousand votes. With this candidate, Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee and party's general secretary Abhishek Banerjee explained that apart from her, the people will not be able to find a candidate for whom the image of the people will be repeated.

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Navbharat Times

May 6, 2026, 06:07 AM

US Closes Consulate General in Peshawar, Pakistan, Due to Security Concerns

New Delhi: The US has announced that it will close its consulate general in Peshawar, Pakistan, to protect its staff.

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Live Hindustan

May 6, 2026, 06:07 AM

Bangladesh Hopes for Improved Relations with West Bengal After BJP's Victory

The Bangladesh government seems to be happy with the results of the West Bengal assembly elections. The neighbouring country has expressed hope that relations between Bengal and Bangladesh will now be better. Regarding the Teesta barrage agreement, it has said that the new government will help in taking it forward. It has also described Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as an obstacle to the agreement. In Bangladesh, the ruling BNP leader and MP Azizul Bari Helal has expressed happiness over the victory of the BJP. He said, "I am shocked that the TMC suffered a heavy defeat after being in power for a long time in West Bengal. I congratulate the winner, Suvendu Adhikari's BJP. This victory of the BJP under the leadership of Suvendu Adhikari will ensure that relations between the West Bengal and Bangladesh governments will remain as good as before... I hope that a peaceful relationship between India and Bangladesh will be built." The Information Secretary of the BNP said, "First, we saw that Mamata Banerjee was actually establishing a Teesta barrage in Bangladesh, and now under the leadership of Modi, the BJP won the elections."

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May 6, 2026, 06:06 AM

Congress Faces Backlash Over Alleged Alliance with TVK in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 6 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Wednesday slammed the Congress , amidst party's alliance rumours with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to ANI, Elangovan stated that there were talks within the Congress from the beginning, where some people were willing to ally with TVK. He added that the Grand Old Party followed the same approach in other states and was wiped out from both Delhi and West Bengal. The DMK leader stressed that such tactics by Congress would "close their party." "Right from the beginning, there were talks that some people wanted to support Vijay and join his party. Congress is doing it in every state, and ultimately, they are losing in all of them. They are wiped off in Delhi and West Bengal. They have no chance in Maharashtra. They are doing something which will close their party," he said. TVK, which stands at 108 in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly and is just 10 short of the 118 halfway majority mark, is more likely to ally with smaller parties like the Congress and the Left front. TVK's Chief Vijay also sought time from Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar to meet him as part of the process for government formation, TVK sources said. Earlier, Vijay also addressed the Tamil Nadu people in an X post for the first time after the election results came in. He recalled the mockery that had greeted TVK's launch while crediting the people of Tamil Nadu for the party's outstanding result in the polls. Amidst all these developments, tensions rose within the Secular Progressive Alliance, as DMK called Congress "backstabber" amidst the rising speculations of the grand old party supporting TVK in Tamil Nadu. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress , calling the decision "myopic" and accusing them of having "backstabbed" INDIA alliance partners. "I think this is a very short-sighted, myopic stand taken by the Congress , which they will regret. The 2029 big elections are coming, where we were very confident that we will be able to remove the BJP. But now, because of this decision by the Congress , it has made them a very unstable partner. The perception that is out in the entire country is that Congress cannot be trusted," he said. Parallely, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar accepted the resignation of the outgoing Chief Minister MK Stalin and his Council of Ministers. The Governor has requested Stalin to continue in office till the new government takes over. A debutant party not only breaking the DMK-AIADMK duopoly but potentially leading government formation marks a profound shift in voter sentiment. Regardless of how government formation plays out, the coming days will be decisive. Whether it is a TVK- Congress understanding, a broader coalition of smaller parties, or some combination of both, the era of TVK is here, but the shape of its government remains to be seen. (ANI)

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May 6, 2026, 06:05 AM

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Vote Theft, Says Party Would Not Win Even 140 Seats if Fair Elections Held

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, May 6, alleged that every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha secured his or her seat through “vote chori” and asked if they should be labelled “ghuspethiya” in that party’s own parlance. Gandhi also claimed that the BJP would not be able to win even 140 seats today in the Lok Sabha if fair elections are held. “Through vote theft, sometimes individual seats are stolen, and at other times, an entire government. Of the 240 BJP MPs in the Lok Sabha, roughly every sixth MP secured seat through vote chori,” the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said in a post in Hindi on X. “They are not hard to identify – should we, in the BJP’s own parlance, label them ‘ghuspethiya’? And what of Haryana ? There, the entire government itself is an ‘ghuspethiya’. The very institutions they keep in their pockets – the ones they manipulate to distort voter lists and the electoral process – are themselves ‘remote-controlled’,” Gandhi said, in a scathing attack on the BJP. “Their real fear is the truth. For if fair elections were to be held, they would not be able to win even 140 seats today,” he said. On Tuesday, Gandhi had termed the BJP’s victory in Bengal and Assam assembly polls a “theft” of the mandate, and a big step forward in the saffron party’s mission to “destroy” Indian democracy. Gandhi has also come out in support of the TMC, which has been trounced by the BJP in the polls, and urged those gloating over the loss of Mamata Banerjee’s party to put petty politics aside. “Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about TMC’s loss.They need to understand this clearly – the theft of Assam and Bengal’s mandate is a big step forward by the BJP in its mission to destroy Indian democracy,” Gandhi had said in a post on X. “Put petty politics aside. This is not about one party or another. This is about India,” he said in his post. The BJP ousted Trinamool Congress from power in Bengal and captured power for the third time in a row in Assam in results of assembly polls declared on Monday.

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Western Times

May 6, 2026, 06:03 AM

BJP Forms Governments in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry; Swearing-in Ceremony Scheduled for May 9

Amit Shah for West Bengal and જે.પી for Assam. Appointment of Nadda as observer (Agency) Kolkata, West Bengal: After the landslide victory of the BJP in West Bengal, discussions have started regarding who will be the Chief Minister. On the other hand, the BJP has intensified the exercise to form the new government in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry. Meanwhile, the swearing-in ceremony of the first Chief Minister of the BJP will be held on 9 May, said BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya. Nadda has been assigned important responsibilities for the selection of Amit Shah in Bengal and the leader in Assam. According to BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya, the swearing-in ceremony of the first Chief Minister of the BJP in the state will be held on 9 May. The swearing-in ceremony of the first Chief Minister of the BJP in West Bengal will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, senior leaders of the BJP and the NDA. The Parliamentary Board of the Bharatiya Janata Party has announced observers for important states as part of the upcoming political strategy.

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Navbharat Times

May 6, 2026, 06:03 AM

Nepal Objects to India's Mansarovar Yatra Route, Rekindling Decades-Old Border Dispute

Kathmandu: Nepal's Balen Shah government has objected to the route of India's Mansarovar Yatra, bringing the decades-old Lipulekh dispute between the two countries back into the spotlight.

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Kalinga TV

May 6, 2026, 06:01 AM

Tamil Nadu Set for New Government: Vijay Thalapathy to Take Oath as Chief Minister

Chennai: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party leader Vijay Thalapathy is likely to take oath as new Chief Minister in Chennai tomorrow, according to ANI. The event is going to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. Congress Political Affairs Committee on Wednesday unanimously decided to support TVK Leader Thiru Vijay to form a secular government. The party said that the mandate in Tamil Nadu is for a secular government and it is determined not to “have BJP and its proxies” run the government in the southern state. This comes following the request of TVK party that requested Congress’s support to form a secular government in Tamil Nadu. TVK won majority of seats in assembly elections of Tamil Nadu, 108 seats out of 234 seats. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won 59 seats, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK) with 47 and Indian National Congress (INC) in 5 seats. Now all the people are curious on how the final government will take shape and when Vijay will officially take oath as Chief Minister. And the silences breaks as he is likely to become the Chief Minister tomorrow.

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Dharitri

May 6, 2026, 05:58 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Set to Become New Chief Minister of West Bengal

Since the BJP's landslide victory in the West Bengal assembly elections, one question that has been on everyone's mind is, who will be the new chief minister of Bengal? Who will the BJP hand over the reins of power in the state? However, the suspense over this name has now been cleared. According to sources, Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the new chief minister of Bengal. He is scheduled to be elected as the leader of the legislative party on Thursday. Notably, the BJP has made history in Bengal by winning 207 seats in the 293-seat state assembly. After 15 years, power has slipped out of Mamata Banerjee's hands. Bengal is now set to welcome a new chief minister by the name of Suvendu Adhikari. Suvendu Adhikari's name had been speculated for some time. He handed a major defeat to Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur seat. Apart from this, he also won the Nandigram seat. He is considered the primary face of the BJP in Bengal. Suvendu first joined the BJP after leaving Mamata's Trinamool Congress (TMC). Notably, he was the most aggressive critic of Mamata Banerjee during the election campaign. Suvendu Banerjee is running for

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Akila News✓

May 6, 2026, 05:58 AM

Tiwary's Shocking Claim: TMC Candidates Paid ₹5 Crore for Tickets

Kolkata: Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has made a shocking claim about the West Bengal Assembly elections. After the TMC's crushing defeat in Bengal, Tiwari has claimed that many TMC candidates have given five crore rupees to Mamata Banerjee to get a ticket. Tiwari was also offered a ticket for five crore rupees, but the cricketer has refused to give money. After leaving TMC, Manoj Tiwary alleged that the Trinamool Congress did not give me a ticket for Shibpur seat in Howrah, because I refused five crore rupees. Only those who gave a large amount of money have been able to buy a ticket for TMC. This time at least 70 to 72 candidates have given about five crore rupees for a ticket. I was also asked for money, but I refused to give. See, out of those who gave money, some people have been able to win the Lok Sabha elections. Manoj Tiwary further said that he had no intention of coming to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

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Lokmat

May 6, 2026, 05:58 AM

Tensions Escalate in West Bengal; US Suspends Naval Operation

Live updates on important developments in the country and abroad, including Maharashtra LIVE. Political circles in Tamil Nadu are in full swing. TVK needs 10 seats for a majority in the state. AIADMK is expected to split. Rajya Sabha MP C.V. Shanmugam loyalists are in talks with TVK. US President Donald Trump has taken a major decision on the Strait of Hormuz in the conflict between the US and Iran. Trump has announced the suspension of Project Freedom, a naval operation launched to protect commercial ships in the Middle East. But the blockade on an Iranian port will continue. Click to read आहे.सविस्तर Tensions have escalated in West Bengal since the results of the assembly elections. A police patrol was fired upon along with security personnel in Bamangheri, within the Serberia-Agarhati Gram Panchayat limits in Sandeshkhali. #WATCH Sandesh Sandesh: West Bengal Political Area No.

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Akila News✓

May 6, 2026, 05:57 AM

RSS Strengthens Presence in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Elections

Kolkata: In the current political scenario of West Bengal, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) fielded its full strength. The Sangh, which had only 800 shakhas in 2011, has established a strong foothold in the state by launching more than 4500 shakhas before the 2026 elections. A silent operation called'Lokmat Safal'has been run by holding about 17.5 lakh (one lakh seventy five thousand) small meetings on serious issues like women's security, corruption and infiltration, which has signalled a major change in Bengal politics and posed a major challenge to the ruling party.

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Amar Ujala

May 6, 2026, 05:55 AM

Samajwadi Party Leaders Booked for Unlawful Protest at Agra Toll Plaza

ExpansionAdd as a preferredsource on googleAs many as 20 people, including six Samajwadi Party leaders, have been booked for protesting at the Rahankalan toll plaza on Agra's Inner Ring Road without permission. Read Trending VideosAccording to the FIR lodged by Sub-Inspector Kapil Kumar posted at Etmadpur, the incident took place around 3 pm on May 2. SP's city vice-president Madhukar Arora, Devender Yadav, state secretary Lala Gurjar, Nitin Verma, Bharat Singh and district general secretary Santosh Pal had reached the toll plaza with dozens of supporters. They were waving Samajwadi Party flags and demanding toll-free vehicles of regional people. Advertisement police personnel asked the protesters for permits, but they could not produce any valid documents. Police explained to them that Section 163BNSS is in force in the area, under which unlawful assembly of more than four persons is prohibited. Despite this, the accused continued to shout slogans and the city police commissioner accused the BJP of violating the government order.

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Akila News✓

May 6, 2026, 05:53 AM

US Ends Operation Epic Fury, Suspends Naval Effort Amid Ongoing Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Washington, Dec 6: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Operation Epic Fury is now effectively over. However, the fragile ceasefire remains in place as attacks continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Hours after the announcement, President Donald Trump said that the US will suspend Project Freedom. This is a naval effort aimed at navigating commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to see if a deal can be reached with Iran. Meanwhile, Operation Epic Fury is a nearly two-month-long military operation that began the US-Israel conflict with Iran. At the White House, Rubio said, this operation is now complete. We have completed that phase of the operation. Instead of this operation, the US has now taken a defensive stance. The main objective of this new approach is to restore trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. This route, though significantly more heavily logged, has become a major US-Israeli conflict.

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May 6, 2026, 05:53 AM

TMC MLA Lashes Out at Party Leadership After Ticket Snub

Nowadays, within 48 hours of the changeover in the state,'house burnings'have begun within the TMC. Angry, ticketless, and disgruntled leaders within the TMC have started to open their mouths. This time, Farakka's outgoing TMC MLA Monirul Islam has directly pointed fingers at TMC's All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee for the party's worst debacle. The party has not given him a ticket from Farakka for the 2026 assembly elections. The TMC's top leadership has instead fielded Amirul Islam from Samserganj. Monirul was initially angry but later softened his tone against the party'under pressure '. But after the BJP's'tremendous success'in the state, he has now virtually lashed out at the party. Monirul's words of'moral support'to the BJP government are clear: "The fall of arrogance and arrogance in West Bengal. Power is never permanent. Abhishek Banerjee does not understand this."

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Navbharat Times

May 6, 2026, 05:52 AM

Constitutional Crisis or Political Stalemate: Mamata Banerjee's Refusal to Resign as Chief Minister

Mamata Banerjee has lost the election, but is not ready to leave the chair. Questions about her not resigning have not been limited to political debate, but have become a subject of deep constitutional debate. In the Indian federal structure, the office of the Chief Minister is not only political but also constitutional responsibilities. If Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refuses to accept the demand for resignation after the completion of the assembly term and despite the defeat in the elections, can there really be a constitutional crisis? The answer to this question is not directly in "yes" or "no," but it depends on the circumstances, legal provisions, and the role of the institutions. In this legal analytical article, we will understand how the Constitution views this situation, what the role of the governor and the judiciary can be, and what the way forward. The post of the chief minister and the constitutional structure as we know it is the head of the executive of the states according to the Indian Constitution is the chief minister. Under Article 164 of the Constitution, the appointment of the governor is not purely based on the will of the assembly.

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ANI News✓

May 6, 2026, 05:52 AM

CPI Leader Calls for 'New Faces' to Lead Opposition After Humiliating Defeat in Kerala Assembly Elections

Thiruvananthapuram ( Keralam ) [India], May 6 (ANI): Following the recent Keralam assembly election results, Communist Party of India ( CPI ) leader and MP P Sandosh Kumar on Wednesday said that they need "new faces" to lead the Opposition, describing his party's poll performance as a "humiliating and embarrassing" defeat. Acknowledging the setback, Sandosh stated that while the defeat was humiliating and embarrassing, the Communist movement in Kerala has a history of overcoming such failures and will certainly make a comeback after a high-level committee reviews the post-poll scenario. Speaking to ANI, Sandosh said, "Since the high-level committee consisting of senior party leaders will review the post-poll scenario and what needs to be done. We lost this election badly. It was humiliating and embarrassing. As far as the Communists in Kerala are concerned, we have seen many failures. We have also successfully overcome them. For sure, we will come back. We need new faces to lead the Opposition in Keralam ." Sandosh attributed the LDF 's electoral losses in Kerala to a mix of anti-incumbency and "mispropaganda," while announcing that the coalition will adopt a new style of functioning. "It was a common setback where the anti-incumbency factor affected all Left parties in Keralam . LDF lost here, and this was a combination of a number of factors, like anti-incumbency and mispropaganda against LDF . I cannot single out one issue. We will take stock of the issue, and in the coming days, you will see a new style of functioning of LDF ," said Sandosh. Meanwhile, Congress has begun the process of government formation in Keralam where the party-led UDF registered a thumping victory in the assembly polls. Sources said that the party has appointed its leaders, Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik, as observers to know the views of its newly-elected MLAs to decide the choice of Chief Minister. The Congress won 63 seats in the 140-member Keralam assembly. Its allies also performed well, with IUML getting 22 seats. Congress-led UDF ousted LDF from power after 10 years. (ANI)

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Amar Ujala

May 6, 2026, 05:48 AM

BJP Gains Upper Hand in Chamba Panchayati Raj Elections as Congress Considers Alternative Strategy

Chamba: After the bugle was sounded for the Panchayati Raj elections, the BJP seems to be one step ahead of the Congress party. BJP leaders were seen in the nomination process along with party supported candidates in the municipal elections. Congress leaders were seen absent during this time. The list of candidates for the Zila Parishad elections has been released by the BJP. On the other hand, now the leaders of the Congress party are saying to field candidates in the elections by mutual consent instead of the party symbol. The list of candidates fielded by the BJP in the election campaign is now expected to increase the infighting. Those who have been associated with the party for a long time and whose names are not in the party list at the last moment have been hurt. Now only time will tell which BJP manages to wave its saffron in the 11 posts of the Zila Parishad or the Congress manages to win under its strategy.

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Western Times

May 6, 2026, 05:47 AM

West Asia Tensions Escalate: US-Iran Clashes Erupt in Gulf of Hormuz

Tehran, The situation in West Asia has become explosive again after an 18-day temporary ceasefire. The US and Iran have come face to face in the Gulf of Hormuz. Iranian media quoted military sources as claiming that the US military targeted two civilian boats carrying cargo, killing 5 civilians. However, the US has remained silent on this claim. The Arab Emirates have officially stated that an Iranian drone targeted an oil facility in Fujairah, which caused a terrible fire. This center is an important pipeline hub bypassing Hormuz. On the other hand, there are reports of attacks on residential buildings in Oman. The situation is so serious that Bahrain has declared a'national emergency'in the country. These attacks have directly affected the world economy. Oil prices in the global market have increased by 6 percent. The British army has also confirmed that a cargo ship has caught fire off the coast of the Emirates. The US Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Abbas, has denied that the attacks were carried out in Iran's'Freetalk Project '.

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Western Times

May 6, 2026, 05:47 AM

US Opens Navigation Route in Gulf of Hormuz Amid Tensions with Iran

A new chapter has been added in Iran's war with Dubai, the United States, and Israel. The United States tried to open the Gulf of Hormuz. Iran targeted several ships. Hundreds of ships have been stranded in the area. The US military says it has opened a navigation route in the Gulf of Hormuz and contacted dozens of shipping companies to encourage navigation through the waterway. Iran claims to have launched a missile attack on a US Navy warship. Iran's Fars News Agency reports that two missiles hit a US Navy ship near Jask. The report says that this US warship ignored warnings from the Revolutionary Guard. After the incident, it is believed that the ongoing ceasefire between the US and Iran is now over. Meanwhile, fears are being expressed that the US may resume attacks on Iran once again. President Donald Trump ordered the attack on a US Navy warship on Monday. Admiral Brad Brad Brad Brad Couper, commander of the US Central Command.

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Live Hindustan

May 6, 2026, 05:47 AM

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Vote Theft in Bengal Elections

After the election results in Bengal, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has once again targeted the BJP by raising the issue of vote theft. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has raised serious questions on the electoral process, saying that every sixth MP of the Bharatiya Janata Party has won by stealing votes. Rahul Gandhi also raised questions on the Election Commission. Rahul Gandhi targeted the central government and the Election Commission in a post on social media platform X on Wednesday. Rahul Gandhi wrote, "Sometimes seats are stolen by stealing votes, sometimes the entire government. Out of 240 BJP MPs in the Lok Sabha, roughly every sixth MP has won by stealing votes. It is not difficult to identify. Call them" infiltrators "in the language of the BJP. Rahul Gandhi further said that the entire government of the BJP in Haryana is an infiltrator. Rahul Gandhi questioned the impartiality of the Election Commission," The institutions that keep in their pockets, those that distort electoral rolls and the electoral process, remote control them. Let the people of West Bengal know the real truth. "

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Western Times

May 6, 2026, 05:45 AM

Mamata Banerjee's Bold Protest Against Jayaprakash Narayan in 1984

In the 1984 Lok Sabha elections, Mamata Banerjee created a stir across the country by defeating CPIM leader Somnath Chatterjee. Political atmosphere: India was going through a political turmoil in the 1970s. Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) was uniting the entire country against Indira Gandhi in the post-Emergency period. He was the main face of the anti-Congress wave. Kolkata visit: When Jayaprakash Narayan visited Kolkata (then Calcutta), he was heavily opposed by Congress workers. Mamata Banerjee's protest: Mamata Banerjee was a young Congress leader from West Bengal at that time. During the protest, she suddenly came in front of Jayaprakash Narayan's car and started dancing on the bonnet of his car to protest. Media attention: It was a very bold and aggressive step. The incident of a woman protesting against the veteran leader by coming out on the road at that time caught the attention of the national media. Mamata Banerjee became known as an'aggressive'youth leader in Bengal politics overnight.

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Dainik Jagran

May 6, 2026, 05:45 AM

Chief Minister's Tenure at Risk After Election Results Certification

In an interview, Mahesh Jethmalani said that as soon as the election results are certified by the Election Commission, the chief minister cannot continue in his post.

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