Karnataka Governor Accepts Siddaramaiah Resignation

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2026

South India State News

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation and dissolved the Council of Ministers, formally clearing the way for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to succeed him. Karnataka Governor Accepts Resignation Siddaramaiah had submitted his

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Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath As Bengal CM

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

Suvendu Adhikari has taken oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a historic political shift in the state. The oath ceremony was held in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the BJP’s major Assembly election victory. Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In As Chief Minister West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi administered […]

South India State News

Vijay’s Oath Delayed Amid Numbers Row As IUML Withdraws

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s government formation deadlock continued on Friday after actor-politician Vijay reportedly failed to convince the Governor that he had the required majority support. The development has delayed the expected oath-taking ceremony again, even as TVK continues efforts to gather enough MLAs. Vijay Falls Short Of Majority Mark Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam needs

South India State News

Vijay Likely To Meet Tamil Nadu Governor Today

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Actor-politician Vijay is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at 4:30 pm today amid continuing talks over government formation in Tamil Nadu. The meeting is expected to be closely watched as it would be Vijay’s third meeting with the Governor since the 2026 Assembly election results were declared. Vijay To Meet Governor Amid […]

South India State News

Congress Warns Against Tamil Nadu Manipulation

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has warned against any attempt to manipulate government formation in the state after the 2026 Assembly election delivered a hung verdict. The party’s statement came as Vijay’s TVK, which emerged as the single largest party, continued efforts to secure enough support to form the government. Tamil Nadu Congress Says Do […]

East India State News

Bengal Assembly Dissolved After TMC Defeat

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

West Bengal Governor R N Ravi has dissolved the state Assembly after the completion of its term, formally ending the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government following its Assembly election defeat. Bengal Assembly Dissolved By Governor The Governor dissolved the West Bengal Legislative Assembly with effect from May 7, bringing the outgoing government’s tenure to

South India State News

DMK Allies Back Vijay Government Claim

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

DMK allies have urged Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite TVK chief Vijay to form the government, saying the single largest party should be given a chance to prove its majority on the Assembly floor. DMK Allies Urge Governor To Invite Vijay Leaders from the VCK and Left parties have said the Governor […]

South India State News

Vijay Must Prove Majority First says Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has reportedly made it clear that TVK chief Vijay can take oath as Chief Minister only after proving that he has the required majority to form a stable government. Tamil Nadu Governor Seeks Majority Proof According to sources cited by ANI, the Governor wants a stable government in Tamil […]

South India State News

Vijay Oath-Taking Hits Majority Roadblock

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay’s expected oath-taking as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has hit a roadblock after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reportedly asked him to show clear proof of majority support before forming the government. Vijay Stakes Claim To Form Government Vijay met the Governor at Lok Bhavan and formally staked claim to form the […]

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If Mamata Won’t Step Aside, The System Must Step Forward

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

The 2026 West Bengal election has delivered a decisive and unmistakable verdict. For months, the campaign was projected as a high-stakes political battle, one that would determine not just the future of a state but the durability of a political model built over more than a decade. The results are now in. The people have […]