Kerala’s Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan became visibly emotional during a visit to the home of late Congress leader and mentor G. Karthikeyan in Shasthamangalam on Friday. Named the UDF’s CM choice just a day earlier, Satheesan paid respects to Karthikeyan’s family, embracing his wife M T Sulekha as memories overwhelmed him. In a viral moment, she comforted him with a gentle remark, underscoring the personal bonds behind Kerala politics.
Two former chief secretaries, Alapan Bandyopadhyay and H K Dwivedi, have resigned as chief advisors to outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Eminent economist Abhirup Sarkar also stepped down. The move follows the leadership change after the BJP’s decisive victory, ending the TMC’s long tenure in the state.
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