BJP national president Nitin Nabin began a three-day visit to Punjab, starting with prayers at the Golden Temple. The visit aims to energize party workers and strengthen grassroots structures for the 2027 Assembly elections, with plans to contest all 117 seats.
BJP leaders and ally Om Prakash Rajbhar claim significant unrest within the Samajwadi Party (SP), with Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya asserting multiple SP MPs are ready to leave. Rajbhar alleges a rebel faction will emerge, fueled by an incident at the SP office, and advises Akhilesh Yadav to focus on saving his MPs rather than social media.
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally, has rejected the idea of seeking Donald Trump's endorsement for the 2027 presidential election, citing the US president's unpredictable nature and shifting policies. Bardella stated his party seeks only the support of French voters.
French Prime Minister warns of significant foreign interference threats for the 2027 presidential election, citing past attempts and concerns over Russian disinformation campaigns and the role of a former RT boss.
France risks an unprecedented financial 'state shutdown' by 2027 due to budget delays. While the left proposes a 'special law' to manage finances until a proper budget is passed, ministers like Sébastien Lecornu oppose it, fearing frozen credits and lack of fiscal flexibility.
The return of Mónica Oltra to frontline politics is causing internal friction within Compromís, a coalition already known for its internal balancing acts. Oltra's absence from the start of the pre-campaign for the 2027 municipal and regional elections highlights tensions between the Més and Iniciativa factions, with Oltra's allies feeling she is being sidelined.
Uttar Pradesh government expands cabinet, assigning key portfolios to new and promoted leaders, including Bhupendra Chaudhary (MSME) and Manoj Kumar Pandey (Food & Civil Supplies), strengthening the team for the 2027 Assembly elections.
