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Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar after securing Left party support to stake claim for government formation. With backing from Congress and Left allies, TVK’s tally has risen close to the majority mark

With TVK falling 10 seats short of a majority in Tamil Nadu, CPI, CPI(M), and VCK are deliberating support for Vijay’s party amid concerns over ideology, alliance dynamics, and BJP’s possible influence. Congress has backed TVK, while Governor’s delay in inviting Vijay sparked protests

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam sought support from Left parties to form the Tamil Nadu government after emerging as the single largest party. TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar said power-sharing was essential and asserted that Vijay should be invited to form the government

Bharatiya Janata Party swept West Bengal with 206 seats in the Assembly polls, surpassing its 200-seat target, while All India Trinamool Congress secured 80, marking a dramatic shift from previous election outcomes

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

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

Kazhakootam saw a razor-thin BJP win as V. Muraleedharan defeated CPI(M)’s Kadakampally Surendran by 265 votes. Along with victories in Nemom and Chathanoor, the BJP recorded its strongest Kerala Assembly performance yet

A Kerala court sentenced 10 CPI(M) workers to long prison terms in the 2011 Thimiri bomb attack case targeting RSS and BJP members, underscoring strict judicial action against political violence in Kannur

The CPI(M) State unit criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for remarks against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, recalling his earlier reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “big brother” and questioning Telangana’s development claims compared to Kerala.

Political row erupts in Kerala over Social Democratic Party of India support, with Communist Party of India (Marxist) saying it won’t refuse votes, while Indian National Congress alleges a tacit deal ahead of Assembly polls

The CPI(M) State unit demanded that the Congress government clear Rs 7,500 crore in pending fee reimbursement and scholarship dues. The party also extended support to the “Fees Poru Deeksha” protest, stating many students were forced to discontinue their education

Actor Mammootty faced widespread criticism after asking CPI(M) district secretary K Rafeek to step aside during a Wayanad landslide relief visit, sparking a social media storm. The actor clarified privately, but outrage and political backlash continue in Kerala

The acquittal of Arvind Kejriwal has boosted opposition morale, with Pinarayi Vijayan likely to meet him in Delhi, signalling renewed anti-Centre solidarity ahead of Kerala’s Assembly elections

Ahead of Kerala Assembly polls, the CPI(M) is intensifying cultural outreach to secure a third term for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. By engaging film icons like Mohanlal and other artists, the party aims to strengthen its public image 

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has strongly criticised the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) for organising a beef festival in protest against the upcoming film Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. IUML leader P M A Salam termed the event a "cheap political gimmick" aimed at misleading Muslim voters.

Forward Bloc has opposed any seat-sharing arrangement between the CPI(M)-led Left Front and AISF for the 2026 Bengal Assembly polls. The party wants the Left Front to contest independently, while AISF is demanding at least 40 seats

The Congress and CPI have decided to contest the Kothagudem municipal elections separately after failing to reach a seat-sharing agreement. The CPI has tied up with the TDP, while the Congress faces internal dissent and the threat of rebel candidates.

The CPI and CPI(M) State units criticised the Union Budget, alleging that Telangana was ignored in allocations and project sanctions. CPI State Secretary Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao said promises made during the State’s bifurcation were not honoured, and demanded accountability from BJP MPs elected from Telangana.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on reports of discussions with CPI(M)-linked persons in Dubai, calling it inappropriate to speak while abroad. Both the CPI(M) and Congress dismissed speculation about him quitting the party

CPI(M) MLA Kadakampally Surendran admitted meeting Sabarimala gold loss case prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty several times, saying he had no reason to suspect wrongdoing then. He said the visits were open, official, and occurred years before allegations surfaced