West Bengal is set to witness a historic political transition as the incoming Chief Minister will take oath on May 9, according to Samik Bhattacharya.

Outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday categorically ruled out stepping down after her party’s electoral setback.

CM Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday met President Murmu, demanding the termination of the membership of six RS MPs from Punjab who defected to the BJP.

Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry is underway.

The battle for Assam’s political future entered its crucial phase on Monday as counting of votes for all 126 Assembly constituencies began, with early trends indicating a strong lead for the BJP-led NDA.

Tamil Nadu, long regarded as the citadel of Dravidian politics dominated by the DMK and the AIADMK, appears to be witnessing a dramatic political shift as early counting trends.