Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Author-columnist Shobhaa De has spoken about actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay’s growing political presence, saying that despite being a “novice”, he deserves a fair chance to prove himself. Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Assembly.Talking about the actor-turned-politician, Shobhaa told IANS: “Vijay is a novice. He’s won on a young vote… the Gen-Z vote… He appealed to them. He has not so far p…
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Chennai, May 6 (IANS) In a significant political development following the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, superstar Rajinikanth on Wednesday met DMK President M.K. Stalin at his residence in Alwarpet, Chennai, amid intense political activity surrounding government formation in the state. According to sources, Rajinikanth expressed solidarity with Stalin after the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s disappointing performance in the Assembly elections and conveyed that he would continue to stand …
Chennai, May 6 (IANS) With the government formation process in Tamil Nadu entering a crucial phase, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay has intensified efforts to secure legislative support after his party emerged as the single largest formation in the Assembly elections, winning 108 seats in the 234-member House.As part of its outreach, the TVK has formally approached the CPI, a constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), seeking support to form the next …
Thiruvananthapuram, May 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister, V. Muraleedharan, on Tuesday described his victory from the Kazhakkoottam Assembly constituency as an endorsement of “pro-people policies” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after defeating the CPI(M) leader and Minister Kadakampally Surendran by a narrow margin of 428 votes.Speaking to IANS, Muraleedharan said that his win marked a significant shift in Kerala’s political landscape, where the BJP-led ND…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Tuesday hailed the party’s sweeping victory in West Bengal, linking it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s outreach to common citizens and local traditions.Speaking in Delhi during a celebration event, Khandelwal said, “Under PM Modi’s leadership, the BJP secured an unprecedented victory in West Bengal. Even jhalmuri has symbolic significance in this win — PM Modi’s support for local products turned it into a symbol of connection with…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday criticised his own party leaders for “gloating” about the loss faced by the Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal Assembly elections. He framed the BJP’s victories in West Bengal and Assam as “theft” of mandates achieved to “destroy Indian democracy”.In a post on X, Gandhi said, “Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about TMC’s loss. They need to understand this clearly – the theft of Assam an…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday attributed the sweeping victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal to the “courage and unity” of women voters, saying their participation had strengthened democracy in the state.Speaking after offering prayers at the Kali Bari Temple in CR Park, the Chief Minister said, “It is the blessing of Maa Kali and her divine power that enabled the women of Bengal, the Nari Shakti, to stand united against terror and fear…
Lucknow, May 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, on Tuesday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has expanded its footprint across the country, with the “lotus blooming” from West Bengal to the southern states. Speaking to reporters, Pathak referred to West Bengal’s cultural legacy and paid tributes to prominent figures such as Swami Vivekananda, Subhas Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. He said they …
Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) A day after Trinamool Congress’s defeat in West Bengal Assembly elections, Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday said that the party fought a “good fight” on an “uneven pitch” and it respects the public’s decision to choose the BJP. Her remarks come as the BJP is set to form the next government in West Bengal with a decisive two-thirds majority, ending the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule in the state.In a post on X, Moitra said, “The will of the people is supreme. If Benga…
Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) An eight per cent positive vote swing in its favour finally enabled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to increase its winning seat tally by 129 and form the new government in West Bengal for the first time since independence.In the recently concluded Assembly polls in the state, the BJP has ended the tally with 206 constituencies, up by 129 from 77 in 2021. As per statistics available from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, this remarkable jump in the …