West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has requested an appointment with Governor R.N. Ravi as vote counting shows the BJP surging past the majority mark. The BJP looks poised for a historic win in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected at BJP headquarters. The election recently saw record voter turnout, adding weight to the dramatic results unfolding.
Punjab BJP leaders met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and submitted a memorandum urging him to seek a report on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s conduct. They allege misuse of state agencies, point to withdrawal of security for MPs who joined BJP, and claim FIRs against a Rajya Sabha MP reflect political vendetta. The move escalates tensions over governance and law enforcement.
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