The war of words over Kerala’s leadership intensified on May 11, 2026, as senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala retaliated against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism regarding the delay in naming the state’s next Chief Minister. Responding to the PM’s “internal power struggle” jibe, Chennithala accused Modi of “memory loss,” pointing out that the BJP once took 50 days to finalize a CM in Delhi. While the UDF holds a commanding 102-seat majority, the race between V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal, and Chennithala remains undecided. Chennithala emphasized that the Congress follows a “democratic consultation” rather than an “authoritarian” mandate, with a final decision expected from the high command shortly.
A 42-year-old man accused of posing as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s personal secretary to allegedly cheat party leaders of crores of rupees has been sent to 14-day judicial custody by a court in Uttarakhand.
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) is set to approach the Supreme Court over alleged manipulation and irregularities during the recently concluded 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The move comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a sweeping victory in the state, ending the TMC’s 15-year rule and triggering a major political confrontation between the two parties.
In a decisive crackdown on the unrest following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, state police have arrested 433 individuals and registered 200 FIRs across various districts since results were announced on May 4. Acting Director General of Police (DGP) Siddh Nath Gupta confirmed on Wednesday, May 6, that these actions were taken to curb reports of intimidation, assault, and arson that erupted shortly after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was declared the winner. In addition to the specific arrests, over 1,100 people have been placed under preventive detention to restore law and order.
After its historic win in West Bengal, all eyes are on the BJP’s choice of chief minister. Even before a name is finalised, discussions have begun on whether the new chief minister will operate from Nabanna or shift back to the Writers’ Buildings – a historic seat of power in Bengal
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has faced a significant political setback in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, as visible cracks emerged in its long-standing Muslim support base, reshaping the state’s electoral landscape. For over a decade, Muslim voters,who constitute nearly a third of the state’s population, had largely remained consolidated behind the TMC, playing a decisive role in its repeated electoral successes.
In a defiant stand following the Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) significant setback in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has categorically rejected calls for her resignation. Addressing a packed press conference at her Kalighat residence on Tuesday, a resilient Banerjee declared that she would not step down, claiming a “moral victory” despite the electoral numbers favoring the BJP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a sharp condemnation on May 5, 2026, after three Indian nationals were wounded in a high-stakes Iranian drone and missile barrage on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ). The attack, which struck a critical bypass for global oil exports, marks a dangerous collapse of the fragile ceasefire in the Gulf. As Emirati air defenses intercepted 12 ballistic missiles and a fleet of drones, the Indian government labeled the targeting of civilian energy infrastructure as “unacceptable.” With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blockaded since February, New Delhi has signaled growing alarm over the safety of its expatriate workforce and the escalating maritime piracy threatening global energy stability.
In a political shift of seismic proportions, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form its first-ever government in West Bengal on May 9, 2026. Strategically scheduled for Rabindra Jayanti, the swearing-in follows a decisive mandate where the BJP secured 207 seats, ending the 15-year reign of Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC). The election—defined by an unprecedented 92.93% voter turnout—saw the symbolic fall of the TMC’s South Kolkata fortress, as the outgoing Chief Minister lost her Bhabanipur seat to Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend the Kolkata ceremony, the “Saffron Era” begins with promises of Asol Poriborton and a new ideological guard in the East.
West Bengal has created electoral history in the 2026 Assembly elections by recording an unprecedented voter turnout of nearly 92.9%, the highest since Independence. The remarkable participation highlights a surge in democratic engagement and reflects the intensity of the political contest across the state.
