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Kerala's 16th Legislative Assembly's swearing-in ceremony showcased diversity as MLAs chose different languages and opted for solemn affirmations or oaths in God's name. Political rivals displayed camaraderie, and CM V.D. Satheesan reiterated his full name, addressing recent caste-related criticism. A symbolic gesture of reconciliation occurred between Pro-tem Speaker G. Sudhakaran and Pinarayi Vijayan.

Political parties in Jharkhand are gearing up for the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls starting June 30. With door-to-door verification planned, parties are training workers to monitor the process, protect voter rights, and prevent the removal of eligible names. Concerns about potential voter deletions are being raised, prompting proactive measures to ensure inclusivity and transparency.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appointed his spiritual advisor as Officer on Special Duty. Public outcry led to the swift revocation of this appointment. This event underscores the deep-rooted influence of astrology in Indian politics. Many leaders privately consult astrologers for crucial decisions. This practice continues despite public scrutiny and modern governance.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

TMC, BJD, Shiv Sena, NCP, AAP and AGP have all become weak, second-rung players in states they once dominated. And it doesn’t look like that the BJP juggernaut is stopping anytime soon, even to catch its breath

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin criticized the AIADMK and Edappadi K. Palaniswami, calling them agents of Delhi, following a constitutional amendment bill. He lauded opposition leaders for uniting against the bill, which he stated originated from Tamil Nadu and reached Parliament.

At 57, Choudhary has steadily risen through Bihar’s political ranks and is regarded as one of the BJP’s strongest organisational figures in the state. He currently holds the Home portfolio and has played a central role in the NDA government, often representing the BJP alongside Nitish Kumar at major official and political events.

In a spirited response, Jharkhand's ruling coalition expressed relief at the women's reservation bill's defeat, alleging that the Modi government played political games. They emphasized their commitment to enhancing women's participation while condemning the rushed approach of the bill, lacking essential prerequisites like a caste census.

Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as Bihar's new Chief Minister, marking the BJP's first leader to hold the state's top post. This transition follows Nitish Kumar's departure after over two decades of leadership. Choudhary, a prominent OBC face and former deputy CM, previously served in various parties before joining the BJP in 2017.

Samrat Choudhary’s journey to the top has hardly followed a conventional BJP path. Unlike many leaders nurtured within the Sangh ecosystem, he comes from outside that fold. His father, veteran politician Shakuni Choudhary, was a founding member of the Samata Party and a contemporary of both Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav. Samrat himself began in the rashtriya janata dal in the 1990s and entered government early, serving as a minister under Rabri Devi.

Bihar welcomes its new Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, the first BJP leader to take the helm, succeeding Nitish Kumar. A scion of a political lineage and a representative of the Koeri community, Choudhary is committed to propelling Bihar into a new era of development.

A secular Left and a vulnerable minority should have been natural allies. So why do so many Muslims in north India still keep their distance?

Opposition leaders criticized the rejection of their impeachment notices against the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging it "strangles" the constitutional mechanism. Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued that presiding officers exceeded their scope by conducting "mini trials" instead of a prima-facie assessment. The opposition vows to pursue legal avenues, asserting that democracy is impeached when accountability is adjourned.

rashtriya janata dal leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the BJP of deceiving Nitish Kumar and the people of Bihar by removing him as Chief Minister. This comes as Nitish Kumar and BJP's Nitin Nabin resigned from their state legislature seats after being elected to the Rajya Sabha, a mandatory step.

rashtriya janata dal (RJD) on Tuesday announced the names of its state office bearers, district presidents, general secretaries and heads of the party’s three wings.

The RJD leaders said the incidents at Khagaria and Begusarai were not solitary examples of people's protest during the CM's yatra.

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav announced a Bihar Bandh on December 18 against Nitish Kumar government’s new policies on sand and stone chips on Monday.

Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi restored his Imamganj Assembly constituency seat in the Bihar polls, the results of which were declared on Tuesday. The former chief minister won against Uday Narain Choudhary of the rashtriya janata dal (RJD) with 16,034 votes in the Imamganj constituency in Gaya district.

Even as the dust over the war of words between Grand Alliance (GA) partners JD (U) and RJD is yet to settle, another GA constituent Congress on Tuesday joined the issue and almost dared the RJD to quit the alliance if it was not comfortable with the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar.

Gautam Sagar Rana, a senior leader of the rashtriya janata dal, who headed the party's state unit, resigned from the primary membership of the party.