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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Telangana Congress government of frequent transfers and centralisation in TGSWREIS alleging irregularities in officer appointments and procurement processes while demanding vigilance and ACB inquiry into misuse of welfare funds

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan resigned after the CPI(M)-led LDF’s heavy poll defeat, handing power to the Congress-led UDF. Asked to continue till a successor is named, his exit ends a decade-long tenure marked by crisis management, controversies, and centralised governance

Rahul Gandhi spoke with Mamata Banerjee, M K Stalin, and Vijay after election results, congratulating the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for its strong debut performance across states

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra thanked voters after the Indian National Congress-led UDF’s Kerala victory, expressing gratitude for support in Wayanad and pledging commitment to development as the alliance prepares to form government after 10 years

Sachin Pilot of the Indian National Congress hailed the UDF’s Kerala victory as “historic,” saying the chief ministerial decision will be taken by central leadership after consultations, as the alliance prepares to form government after a decade

K C Venugopal of the Indian National Congress said the UDF’s Kerala win reflects rejection of “arrogance and corruption” under Pinarayi Vijayan and the LDF, while alleging misrule, political alliances, and celebrating a “historic” mandate

National Democratic Alliance leads in 98 Assam seats, with Bharatiya Janata Party dominating trends. Himanta Biswa Sarma is ahead, while Congress trails significantly as vote counting continues across 126 constituencies 

Pinarayi Vijayan trails along with several ministers as United Democratic Front gains strong leads in Kerala polls. Left Democratic Front faces anti-incumbency pressure, signaling a potential shift in power as counting progresses

YSRCP has condemned the violent attack on Dasaratha Ramireddy, former Rayachoti Municipal Vice Chairman, citing concerns over deteriorating law and order and politically driven violence in Andhra Pradesh

A Sultanpur court rejected a plea seeking a voice sample of Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by a BJP leader, posting the matter for May 11, with the complainant planning to challenge the order

The BRS has demanded withdrawal of GOMs 7, opposing direct transfer of fee reimbursement to students’ accounts. T Jeevan Reddy said the move would burden students and criticised the Congress government over unfulfilled promises and policy changes affecting welfare schemes

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired his final Cabinet meeting before election results, approving compensation for Valparai accident victims and key administrative decisions, as the state awaits verdict on whether he secures a historic third consecutive term

The BJP and Congress slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after allegations surfaced that he appeared drunk inside the Assembly. Leaders accused Mann of hypocrisy, citing his pledge to make Punjab free of intoxication, while also claiming his conduct tarnishes the state’s image.

Mallikarjun Kharge said no date has been fixed to discuss Karnataka leadership change amid speculation of a tussle between Siddaramaiah and D. K. Shivakumar, asserting any decision will be taken collectively by Congress high command

Congress on Friday slammed the BJP government over the steep Rs 993 hike in commercial LPG prices, alleging insensitivity to common citizens and small businesses, and criticised the Centre for failing to cushion global energy shock triggered by the West Asia conflict

Congress and other Opposition leaders expressed confidence about their electoral prospects while questioning the reliability of exit polls. They said the actual outcome would only become clear on May 4 and raised concerns over delimitation, voter lists and electoral fairness

Mallikarjun Kharge exuded confidence of Congress-led alliances securing majorities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while outperforming exit polls in Assam. He cited tough contests in Puducherry and West Bengal, alleging BJP intimidation, with results for five states due May 4

The Congress party accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of giving a "shameful clean chit" to Pakistan during his SCO address in Bishkek. Jairam Ramesh labeled the remarks "anti-national," questioning the government's stance on state-sponsored terrorism and its impact on national security

The induction of T Jeevan Reddy into BRS has triggered political churn in Telangana, with several Congress leaders reportedly exploring a shift. Dissatisfaction within Congress and BRS’s growing traction are seen as key factors behind the trend.

A Bengaluru Congress functionary Anand P was arrested under POCSO provisions after a complaint alleging sexual misconduct with a minor, assault, criminal intimidation, and violence involving family members, with police registering a case and initiating further investigation