Delhi CM Rekha Gupta criticized AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for his "Who are you?" remark towards BJP president Nitin Nabin, accusing Kejriwal of arrogance fueled by political frustration amidst the Ram Mandir donation controversy.
Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar expressed gratitude to the Gandhi family, crediting them for shaping his political career. He vowed to build a progressive, inclusive, and prosperous state.
K.A. Sengottaiyan, a veteran politician with a five-decade career, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming a 10-time legislator in Tamil Nadu. His journey began in grassroots politics in the 1970s, leading to significant roles, including School Education Minister. Following his expulsion from AIADMK, he joined the TVK party, further demonstrating his enduring political influence.
Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister following a decisive election victory. Attended by top BJP leaders, the ceremony marks a significant political shift. Adhikari, a former TMC leader, was unanimously elected by BJP MLAs. His government's priorities include judicial probes and fulfilling campaign promises, with a motto of 'Talk Less Work More'.
Suvendu Adhikari comes from one of the state’s most influential political families. His father, Sisir Adhikari, served both in the West Bengal Assembly and the Lok Sabha, while his brother Dibyendu Adhikari was earlier a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP before joining the BJP in 2024. Suvendu began his political journey with the Congress during the 1995 municipal polls before moving to the newly formed TMC alongside his father in 1998. He rose rapidly within Mamata Banerjee’s party and became one of its strongest organisational faces in coastal Bengal.
Suvendu Adhikari, a former Mamata Banerjee aide, emerged as a key figure in BJP's West Bengal victory, defeating the CM in Nandigram. His political journey, from Congress to TMC and then to BJP, highlights his strategic shifts. Adhikari's aggressive campaign, focusing on corruption and Hindutva, resonated with voters, positioning him as a significant leader in the saffron party's state unit.
Swati Maliwal, a former AAP aide turned BJP leader, has accused Arvind Kejriwal of abandoning his anti-corruption principles, alleging he built a luxurious home and misused public resources after gaining power.
