Tamil Nadu CM Vijay secured 144 votes in a trust vote, with 22 against and 60 absent. He accused the DMK of undermining his government despite lacking a majority, citing election figures and secular coalition support.
D K Shivakumar took oath as the 24th CM of Karnataka, with G Parameshwara as deputy CM. The new cabinet balances caste and regional dynamics, focusing on youth welfare with initiatives like free bus passes and a private job portal. No women were inducted in the initial phase.
Several Indian Union ministers carpooled to a cabinet meeting, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion to reduce vehicle fleets. This move emphasizes sustainability and leads by example amid global energy concerns.
TMC faces a significant crisis in West Bengal, sparking speculation about its MPs' future and its influence within the INDIA bloc. The party's heft as a major opposition voice against the BJP-led NDA government is questioned following internal splits.
Congress plans to intensify its agitation over the NEET-CBSE controversies in the coming fortnight, urging members to focus on student issues and be wary of the 'Cockroach Janta Party's' planned protest. Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib launched nationwide protests on May 29, with the NSUI also holding demonstrations.
Ahead of a June 6 protest, the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) appointed three spokespersons to address anger over examination controversies and demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The West Bengal assembly speaker's decision will be crucial in determining the 'original party' in the Trinamool Congress crisis, following a faction claiming support of 58 MLAs. The Supreme Court has ruled that in such splits, neither faction can claim to be the original party, and the speaker must consider the party's constitution submitted to the Election Commission before the split.
