Pinarayi Vijayan has been elected CPI(M) legislature party leader in Thiruvananthapuram, putting the former chief minister on track to become Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly. The decision follows the LDF’s major setback in the recent election, winning just 35 seats, while the UDF led by Congress secured 102, setting up a new government.
Assam has seen a major political reversal as the BJP led NDA clinches a third consecutive term, ending the long era of Congress dominance. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to make history as the first non Congress leader sworn in for a second straight term. The win signals a durable shift in the state’s electorate.
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NDA leaders met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhavan and staked their claim to form the next government. Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to lead, marking the third consecutive NDA government in Assam. The assembly election results delivered a strong majority, and Sarma is poised to become the first non-Congress CM to win two back to back terms.
Chennai celebrated as TVK leader C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister after a decisive election win. Days of coalition negotiations preceded the historic oath-taking, held in a charged atmosphere. Supporters flooded the city with red-and-yellow energy, turning the moment into a mass public celebration across key areas.
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi called the Assembly poll results “extremely disappointing” and said he will take full responsibility for the party’s outcome. He has briefed the party high command and confirmed an internal review is underway to understand the factors behind the 2026 results. The BJP-led NDA won a landslide and is set to form its third consecutive government in the state.
Tamil Nadu’s political rivals DMK and AIADMK tried to prevent C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming a government. With intense talks and attempts at defections, they still failed. Vijay’s party emerged as the single largest, splitting the mandate and plunging the state into a fresh power struggle.
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Tamil Nadu’s post May 4 election stalemate continues as the DMK adopts a cautious wait and watch stance. Party leaders met to assess the political situation, align with alliance partners, and shape strategy amid swirling reports of potential historic pacts. DMK indicated it would present options if called by the governor, keeping all decisions pending the next move.
BJP’s Assam plans are moving fast, with BJP Legislature Party and NDA Legislature Party meetings scheduled for May 10 ahead of a new government. State BJP chief Dilip Saikia said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the oath-taking ceremony on May 12 in Guwahati, where officials expect more than one lakh people to gather.
DMK chief MK Stalin has called a meeting of all party MLAs at the headquarters to reassess the party’s position amid the ongoing stalemate over Tamil Nadu government formation. Sources say the party could also select its Opposition leader in the assembly during the session scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm, signaling a fast shift in strategy after the poll drubbing.
The BJP has delivered a historic victory in West Bengal’s assembly polls, winning 207 seats and signaling the end of the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule. The party’s win was powered by dominance in constituencies with very large victory margins, suggesting support spread well beyond a narrow set of seats and reshaping the state’s political map.
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West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said he will vacate one of the two Assembly constituencies he won within ten days. The BJP’s central leadership will decide which seat he will retain. Adhikari made the move after defeating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, and urged party workers to maintain peace while celebrating once the new government forms.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma handed his formal resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya after BJP’s decisive victory in the assembly polls. The resignation signals the end of the current assembly term and clears the way for government formation under the party’s win, following a remarkable hat-trick in Assam and a first-time push elsewhere.
In the wake of Tamil Nadu election results, AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan said the party has “momentum” with TVK but insisted the high command will decide the alliance. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai attacked Congress, calling any support for TVK a “backstabber” move. Separately, the Governor accepted MK Stalin’s resignation, adding to a shifting political mood as TVK gains traction.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lashed out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after her party’s election defeat, saying she should have resigned. He argued her refusal rejects the people’s mandate and treats power as an entitlement, warning the move undermines democratic institutions as political tensions rise.
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West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant has reportedly directed retired bureaucrats serving in government positions to stop reporting to offices immediately, according to sources. The move, coming days ahead of a political leadership change after assembly election results, is seen as a decisive crackdown on the practice of retaining retired officers in key administrative roles.
Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of winning seats through alleged vote theft and claimed that many BJP MPs and MLAs are “infiltrators.” He further alleged the government is “remotely controlled” and that those in power fear the truth. The remarks come after BJP victories in West Bengal and Assam and Congress’s defeat in Haryana.
After her party’s defeat in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee dismissed demands for her resignation, arguing the results don’t represent voters’ true will. She framed the loss through a wider conspiracy lens and drew a comparison to Donald Trump’s post-election allegations, intensifying her message of perceived injustice.
Thalapathy Vijay has turned political and won Perambur and Trichy East with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. But his former teacher, Vasantha, paints a very different picture from the actor’s aggressive on-screen roles. She recalls Vijay as shy, obedient, and helpful, highlighting his organizational skills and warm nature—qualities that now fuel her pride in his rise.
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Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has surged to 108 seats in Tamil Nadu’s 234-member Assembly, ending more than five decades of Dravidian rule. Vijay won from Trichy East and Perambur, putting him on track for a historic actor-turned-CM role, though forming a government may hinge on post-poll alliances. Meanwhile, the resurfacing “CM 2026” car-plate chatter adds to the momentum.
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi pledged to function as a proactive opposition after a significant defeat, saying the party will foreground people’s issues and keep a close watch on the BJP government. Taking moral responsibility for the alliance’s performance, he indicated that a detailed review of election results will follow soon, alongside plans to strengthen the party and reconnect with voters.
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