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P Chidambaram defends Pahalgam remarks, accuses BJP of twisting interview

Congress leader P Chidambaram has lashed out at the BJP, accusing it of twisting his remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack and suppressing the full context of his interview.

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Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has hit out at the BJP for what he termed as selective misrepresentation of his comments on the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Facing backlash over his assertion that the attackers might be “homegrown terrorists”, the former Union Home Minister has accused the ruling party of using “the worst kind of trolling” to malign him by suppressing context.

Speaking in an interview, Chidambaram said, “Have they identified the terrorists? Where they came from? I mean, for all we know, they could be homegrown terrorists. Why do you assume they came from Pakistan? There’s no evidence of that.” He argued that the government has yet to provide conclusive details regarding the identity and origin of the assailants.

The BJP, meanwhile, has maintained that the perpetrators were Pakistani nationals and has sharply criticized the Congress leader for what it calls “defending Pakistan”. The party accused Chidambaram of echoing Islamabad’s narrative, especially at a time when national security is under scrutiny following the Pahalgam massacre in which 26 civilians were killed.

Chidambaram, however, strongly rebutted the allegations, stating, “Trolls are of different kinds. The worst kind suppresses the full recorded interview, picks two sentences, mutes words and paints the speaker black.”

The Congress MP also questioned the government’s transparency on Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the Pahalgam killings. “They are hiding the losses. I said in a column that in a war, losses happen on both sides. Be upfront,” he said. Drawing parallels with World War II-era British leadership, he stressed that public accountability during conflict is essential.

BJP leaders, including Amit Malviya and Shehzad Poonawalla, fired back at the Congress leader, accusing the party of repeatedly giving Pakistan a “clean chit.” Malviya alleged that Congress leaders sound like “Islamabad’s defence lawyers” every time India confronts cross-border terrorism.

Poonawalla intensified the attack with a politically charged statement ahead of the Parliament session: “26/11 to Surgical Strike to Pahalgam, Congress ka haath, Pakistan ke saath!”

The row comes just ahead of a crucial debate on Operation Sindoor in Parliament. The BJP is expected to use Chidambaram’s remarks to mount pressure on the opposition, while the Congress is likely to question the government’s decision to announce a sudden ceasefire.

Chidambaram further pointed to the lack of clarity on the ceasefire, referencing US President Donald Trump’s claim of mediating the de-escalation. “One side says Donald Trump brought about the ceasefire. And we are obliquely saying he had no role. If he did, why not admit it?” he asked.

With political temperatures rising, Chidambaram’s remarks have not only drawn criticism but also reignited debate over transparency, accountability, and the politicization of national security issues in India.

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West Bengal Governor dissolves Assembly amid political transition 

Governor R N Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Assembly after the 2026 poll results, with the BJP securing a majority in the state elections.

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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly was dissolved following the conclusion of the 2026 Assembly elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a clear majority in the state.

Governor R N Ravi issued the order dissolving the Assembly as the state prepared for the transition of power after the election results. According to reports, the BJP won 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned the election outcome and alleged irregularities in the poll process, claiming the mandate had been “looted”.

The dissolution came as the tenure of the existing Assembly ended on May 7, 2026. The development has sparked political discussions over the formation of the next government in the state.

Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs in Kolkata and reportedly raised concerns over internal sabotage during the elections.

The BJP is expected to begin the formal process of government formation in West Bengal after its decisive victory in the Assembly polls.

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Eknath Shinde’s helicopter returns to Mumbai mid-flight due to bad weather

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter was forced to return to Mumbai after the pilot detected approaching storm conditions during a flight to Thane district.

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A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was forced to return to Mumbai on Thursday after encountering adverse weather conditions during a flight to Thane district.

According to officials, Shinde had departed from Mahalaxmi Racecourse in south Mumbai around 3.30 pm and was travelling to Murbad in Thane district to attend a wedding function related to a party worker’s family.

The helicopter reportedly reached the Airoli area in Navi Mumbai when the pilot noticed an approaching storm and informed the deputy chief minister about the deteriorating weather conditions. Following the alert, the flight was turned back as a precautionary measure.

The helicopter later landed safely at the Pawan Hans facility in Juhu, Mumbai. Officials said Shinde was accompanied by members of his staff, including personal assistant Prabhakar Kale, special executive officer Balsingh Rajput and media adviser Vinay Patrdukar.

The incident comes amid changing weather conditions and storm activity reported in parts of Maharashtra in recent days.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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