The IUML, a key Congress ally in Kerala, announced five ministers for the new cabinet headed by V D Satheesan. Party leaders said the selections were made after internal consultations and aligned with the coalition’s agreed power-sharing arrangement
Posters in Wayanad targeting Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi sparked political controversy, highlighting internal Congress tensions over Kerala leadership choice. The episode reignited debate on coalition pressures, identity politics, and the growing influence of regional allies like the IUML in Congress decisions
Five Indian National Congress MLAs from Tamil Nadu are camping in Hyderabad amid uncertainty over government formation after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party. Congress has backed Vijay, while VCK support is also expected soon
T K S Elangovan said DMK will wait until May 10 deadline set by Governor for C. Joseph Vijay to form government in Tamil Nadu. He ruled out immediate decisions on alternative alliances, including support to AIADMK, amid ongoing political uncertainty
The description of The Washington Post that there was “tepid support for his Hindu nationalist party, piercing the air of invincibility around the most dominant Indian politician in decades” is quoted by many, including Indian media, and is quite relevant.
