Three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata. Their induction follows resignations amid internal turmoil in the TMC after its defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections.
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata, West Bengal. Their defection follows weeks of internal rebellion within the TMC and comes after their resignations from the party and Rajya Sabha.
Three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata, West Bengal, weeks after resigning from TMC amid internal party rebellion following an electoral defeat.
Shiv Sena minister Gulabrao Patil claimed "Operation Tiger 3.0" began to bring 14 Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs to Eknath Shinde's faction, a claim contradicted by minister Uday Samant. Uddhav Thackeray toured constituencies of rebel MPs, while a Congress MLA denied defection rumors.
Shiv Sena minister Gulabrao Patil claims "Operation Tiger 3.0" will see 14 Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs join Eknath Shinde's party, a claim contradicted by minister Uday Samant. Uddhav Thackeray tours rebel constituencies as Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar denies defection rumors.
The BJP aims to win Punjab in 2027, a state it has never governed alone, amidst AAP's civic poll boost, Congress's leadership vacuum, and SAD's survival battle.
Six MPs have switched allegiance from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena to Eknath Shinde's faction, strengthening the BJP-led NDA coalition. Shinde hailed the move as 'Operation Tiger' completion, while Thackeray's camp labeled the defectors 'traitors'. This follows similar defections in other parties and highlights the challenges posed by the anti-defection law.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde hinted at further defections from Shiv Sena UBT, stating "This is just a trailer. Picture abhi baki hai." He mocked Shiv Sena UBT leaders and referred to the rebel MPs' move as 'Op Tiger', while downplaying 'Op Tudva'. Shinde claimed his party has grown from 40 MLAs to 60.
Shiv Sena factions are in a dispute over alleged defections. UBT claims two MPs haven't signed for a separate group, while Shinde Sena sources say the move is complete. Allegations of bribery and pressure, including a court case, are also involved.
Shiv Sena (UBT) has appealed to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla not to recognize any separate faction within the party, as several Lok Sabha MPs are reportedly defecting to the rival Eknath Shinde-led SS-BJP combine. Leader Sanjay Raut alleged financial incentives for the defections and warned the wavering MPs.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major party split, attributing the rumors to the BJP's history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for challenges and remains a strong organization.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major split within his party, attributing the rumors to the BJP's alleged history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for such challenges and remains a strong organization.
Iran's national soccer team debuts in the 2026 World Cup under a cloud of political uncertainty and logistical challenges. The article explores the intersection of sports, identity, and politics in Iran, highlighting athlete defections, activism, and the struggle for women's sports.
Shiv Sena leader Krupal Tumane claims talks with seven Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are in the final stage for 'Operation Tiger,' with potential defections to Eknath Shinde's faction before the Monsoon Session. This follows recent turmoil within the Trinamool Congress.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about impunity. Human Rights Watch reports detail alleged UAE support for RSF, including Chinese drones and Colombian mercenaries, while the UAE denies these claims. The conflict has led to a massive humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement and hunger.
Trinamool Congress leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay met Union minister Bhupendra Singh, with rebel MP Satabdi Roy also present. TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh criticized Bandyopadhyay's past party changes. Rebel TMC MPs are set to meet West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari before meeting the Lok Sabha Speaker, with 19 MPs expected to attend.
Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut drew a sharp comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, stating that the same land that produced Aurangzeb also produced Modi. Raut's remarks come amid speculation about Shiv Sena (UBT)'s future within the opposition and potential defections to the NDA.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about general amnesty. Meanwhile, the UAE faces renewed accusations of supplying drones and recruiting Colombian mercenaries for the RSF, while the UN warns of 'hallmarks of genocide' in El Fasher and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Three AIADMK MLAs resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly and joined the ruling TVK party, sparking accusations of 'horse-trading' from DMK and AIADMK leaders. Speaker JCD Prabhakar accepted the resignations, reducing AIADMK's strength and necessitating by-elections.
Israel’s next election campaign is well under way, with political defections, fractious coalition-building and naked appeals to ethnic exclusion marking its opening salvoes as a crowded field of challengers queues up to try Benjamin Netanyahu for the security catastrophe of October 7, 2023 and the wars that followed. The vote, constitutionally set for this October, is shaping up as a referendum on the prime minister’s central claim to power: that only he can keep Israel safe. But after two and a...
Following the Tamil Nadu election results, AIADMK factions engaged in backroom dealings to either support or block C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming a government. While some AIADMK leaders attempted to engineer defections for TVK, Edappadi K Palaniswami opposed any support, leading to MLAs being moved to resorts.
A political confrontation in Punjab escalates as rival camps led by Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann seek separate meetings with President Droupadi Murmu on the same day. Chadha, one of seven AAP MPs who switched to BJP on April 24, is scheduled to meet the President at 10:40am, followed by Mann at noon seeking recall of the defectors. The row intensifies with reports of two FIRs with non-bailable charges against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who alleges misuse of government machinery.
AAP's Punjab government won a confidence motion in the state assembly, with CM Bhagwant Mann saying the result ends speculation about party instability after seven AAP Rajya Sabha members defected to BJP on April 24. The motion was moved during a special one-day session with the party issuing a whip for full attendance. AAP holds 94 of 117 seats in Punjab.
AAP's confidence motion passed in Punjab assembly on Friday, with CM Bhagwant Mann dismissing speculation about party splits after seven Rajya Sabha members defected to BJP on April 24. The defected MPs included Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Harbhajan Singh, with six from Punjab. AAP holds 94 of 117 seats in the Punjab assembly.
