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Goa CM Manohar Parrikar in AIIMS for treatment, Cong stakes claim to form govt

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While the BJP has insisted that Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar is clearing files, though in AIIMS for treatment, reportedly for a serious pancreatic ailment, and the BJP-led coalition government in the state is stable, the Congress on Monday, September 17, moved to stake claim to form government.

Demanding that the BJP-led state government be dismissed, the Goa unit of Congress, which has 16 members in the 40-member state Assembly, submitted a memorandum to the Governor Mridula Sinha, urging her not to dissolve the Assembly and instead invite the Congress to form the government.

Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar said that the state is not in a position to face another election within one-and-half year as that would mean stress on the state exchequer. “The party urged the governor not to consider dissolution of the state Legislative Assembly, which is a possibility considering internal fighting in the ruling alliance and illness of Parrikar,” Kavlekar told news agency Press Trust of India.

He claimed the Congress has support of legislators from other parties and can form the government. “We will prove our majority on the floor of the House,” he said.

“The government should be dismissed and we should be given an opportunity,” Kavlekar said, adding that his party delivered two letters, signed by all 16 of its MLAs at Goa’s Raj Bhawan, but were unable to meet the Governor. They will attempt to meet her again tomorrow, he said.

The governor is currently travelling and is expected to return tomorrow.

The Congress move comes after a BJP central team met former Goa party MLAs earlier today. After the meet, senior BJP leader Ram Lal said that the allies have reiterated their support to the BJP.

“Nothing is going to happen. The government is strong and has full majority. There are no problems between the government and the allies,” Ram Lal said as he left for the airport after concluding two days of meetings in Goa. “The alliance partners have said that the government needs to continue and that they are with the BJP,” he added.

“We have taken everyone’s opinion which would be shared with leaders in Delhi to take a decision,” Lal said.

Parrikar’s worsening health has subjected the BJP to attacks from the Congress which had won more seats but failed as it moved slow in stitching an alliance with enough numbers in the assembly.

The BJP managed support of smaller parties – the Goa Forward Party (GFP), the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and three independents – to form the government.

The BJP has 14 MLAs, the Congress which had won 17 now has 16 in the 40-member Goa assembly. A party or alliance needs 21 for majority.

The BJP along with its allies – the Goa Forward Party (three), the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (three) and Independents (three) – has 23 MLAs but the alliance is seen as hinged around Manohar Parrikar, who was pulled out of his role as the country’s defence minister to head back to his state as chief minister last year. The Nationalist Congress Party has one MLA.

While all the BJP MLAs and coalition partner Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) have rooted for Parrikar continuing as Chief Minister, another alliance partner Goa Forward and three Independent MLAs had demanded a “permanent solution” to the ongoing leadership crisis, said a report in The Hindustan Times.

Ram Lal, who held several meetings on Monday, said, “All the allies have said they are with the government and will agree to the BJP’s decision. No one has placed a demand for change in leadership in front of me. The government is stable.”

Parrikar, 62, who is reported to be suffering from a pancreatic ailment, was admitted to the AIIMS on Saturday. He had undergone a three-month-long treatment in the United States earlier this year.

Some other ministers in his cabinet have also been keeping unwell. Urban Development Minister Francis D’Souza is currently undergoing treatment in New York and Power Minister Pandurang Madkaikar suffered a brainstroke a few months back.

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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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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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