Ozgur Ozel, the ousted leader of Turkey's opposition CHP, formed the "New Party" (Yeni Parti) with 90 other lawmakers, making it the second-largest party in parliament. This move follows deep divisions and legal challenges within the CHP, with Ozel vowing to lead the fight against President Erdogan.
After being ousted from the CHP by a court ruling, former leader Ozel formed the Yeni Parti, attracting 91 lawmakers and becoming Turkey's second-largest party. This split follows the CHP's success in 2024 local elections and raises questions about Ozel's potential challenge to President Erdogan in 2028.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch stated she leads "a brand new party full of new people" after it was revealed former cabinet minister Sir Grant Shapps was rejected as a parliamentary candidate for the Conservative Party, following his 2024 general election defeat.
Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel announced his resignation from the Republican People's Party (CHP) and plans to launch a new political party, deepening a split within the opposition amidst ongoing investigations targeting CHP-run municipalities.
Turkey's main opposition CHP faces a major split as leader Ozgur Ozel and allies announce their resignation to form a new party, Yeni Parti. This follows a court ruling annulling Ozel's chairmanship and reinstating Kemal Kilicdaroglu, deepening the opposition's crisis amid a legal crackdown.
Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched Community Strong Australia, a new centrist political party focusing on issues like housing and climate change. The party aims to extend the community independent model, denies the move is to skirt new electoral laws, and expects AEC registration by October.
BJP president Nitin Nabin accepts K Annamalai's resignation. Annamalai, former BJP state chief, to disclose future plans via social media, fueling speculation of a new political party launch after Tamil Nadu poll debacle.
A new far-right party, Restore Britain, led by Rupert Lowe, is challenging Nigel Farage's Reform UK by adopting even more extreme anti-immigration stances. This split could impact upcoming UK elections, particularly a key by-election in Makerfield.
K Annamalai has resigned from the BJP, reportedly due to dissatisfaction with the party's alliance with AIADMK and his marginalization in state politics. Signs of his departure were visible for months, with his replacement as state chief and exclusion from key election committees. He is expected to launch a new 'Tamil-first' political outfit.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has resigned and is reportedly planning to launch a new regional party with a "Tamil-first" outlook, aiming to be an alternative to existing major parties. This follows differences with the central leadership over strategy and alliances.
Former TN BJP chief K Annamalai resigned and plans to launch a new 'secular' and 'Tamil-first' party within 6-8 months, aiming to be an alternative to existing Dravidian parties and the BJP. Differences over alliance strategy and candidate selection reportedly led to his departure.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai is reportedly planning to leave the party in the coming days after meeting with national president Nitin Nabin and Union home minister Amit Shah. Sources indicate he has had disagreements with the leadership over alliances and intends to launch his own political party.
K Annamalai, former Tamil Nadu BJP president, has sparked speculation about launching a new political party following his visit to Delhi. His cryptic remarks and supporters' posters in Coimbatore have fueled rumors about his future political course.
Alexis Tsipras, Greece’s former left-wing Prime Minister, has launched a new party, Elas, aiming to unite the country’s fragmented opposition amid widespread discontent with the political establishment and corruption, ahead of expected elections before summer 2027.
Former Greek PM Alexis Tsipras, 51, announced his return to politics on Monday, May 18, with a new party launching May 26. He posted a video on Facebook hinting at the launch, aiming for next year's elections.
Two former Malaysian ministers, Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, are vacating their parliamentary seats and leaving PM Anwar Ibrahim's coalition to join a smaller party. This move could challenge Anwar's government, especially with speculation of an early election.
Actor Vijay Thalapathy's party, TVK, is attempting to challenge the long-standing DMK-AIADMK duopoly in Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections. While some polls suggest a significant debut, experts question if he can convert cinematic popularity into electoral success.
Former BRS leader K Kavitha, daughter of ex-Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, launched a new political party named Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS) in Hyderabad on Saturday, nearly seven months after being expelled from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi. Her father originally founded TRS, which was later renamed BRS. Kavitha accused the BRS of abandoning its core regional issues after changing its name and priorities, stating her new party would focus on unfulfilled Telangana aspirations.
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are set for high-stakes assembly elections on April 23, with intense campaigns by national and regional parties. Over Rs 1,000 crore in inducements have been seized, and central forces are deployed in West Bengal. Key contests include Nandigram and the DMK vs. AIADMK battle in Tamil Nadu, with superstar Vijay's new party adding a twist.
