Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met with Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar and caretaker CM Siddaramaiah to finalize the new state cabinet and Rajya Sabha nominations. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday.
The 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly's oath ceremony highlighted diversity, with MLAs choosing different languages and opting for solemn affirmation or oath in God's name. Political rivals showed camaraderie, and CM V D Satheesan addressed caste name controversy.
Tamil Nadu's chief minister's swearing-in ceremony sparked controversy as the state song 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' was placed third, after the national song and anthem. This deviation from tradition, where the state song usually begins government events, drew strong objections from CPI and the ruling TVK party, which vowed to revert to the established practice.
CPI state secretary M Veerapandiyan has objected to the order of songs played at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's swearing-in ceremony, where 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' was placed third after 'Vande Mataram' and the national anthem. He stated this violates long-standing convention and demanded a public explanation for the lapse, urging the government to restore the state song's primacy.
CPI state secretary M Veerapandiyan has objected to the order of songs played at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's swearing-in ceremony, where 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' was placed third after 'Vande Mataram' and the national anthem. He stated this violates long-standing convention and demanded a public explanation for the lapse, urging the government to restore the state song's primacy.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.
With TVK possessing the support of 120 MLAs, Vijay is expected to form the govt soon. The governor is likely to invite Vijay to form the govt. The date for the swearing-in ceremony will be announced officially by the governor.
Suvendu Adhikari has been unanimously elected BJP legislative party leader and will be Bengal's next chief minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement, highlighting Adhikari's fighting spirit and administrative experience. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his election campaign for West Bengal assembly elections by issuing an open letter to voters, expressing deep emotional connection with the state and reaffirming his vision of a 'Vikshit Bangla' (Developed Bengal). The campaign ended on Monday with polling scheduled for April 29 and vote counting on May 4.
