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Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) withdraws support to BJP-ruled government in Manipur

The BJP currently holds a commanding majority in the 60-member assembly, with 37 MLAs of its own, supplemented by five MLAs from the Naga People’s Front and three independents.

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In a significant political manoeuvre, the Janata Dal (United), led by Nitish Kumar, has withdrawn its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur, marking a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape.

The JDU’s lone MLA in the Manipur Assembly will now occupy a seat among the Opposition ranks, signalling a clear break from the ruling coalition. While this development is unlikely to destabilize the BJP’s firm grip on power, it carries substantial symbolic weight, considering the JDU’s crucial role as a key ally of the BJP at the national level and in Bihar.

The decision follows a similar move by the National People’s Party (NPP), which governs Meghalaya, several months ago. The JDU’s initial success in the 2022 Manipur Assembly elections, securing six seats, was short-lived. Within months, five of its six MLAs defected to the BJP, bolstering the ruling party’s numbers and solidifying its position.

The BJP currently holds a commanding majority in the 60-member assembly, with 37 MLAs of its own, supplemented by five MLAs from the Naga People’s Front and three independents.

Ksh Biren Singh, who heads the Manipur unit of the JDU, formally communicated the party’s decision to withdraw support in a letter addressed to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. The letter meticulously outlines the sequence of events, starting with the JDU’s electoral performance in the 2022 Assembly elections, the subsequent defection of five MLAs to the BJP, and the ongoing legal proceedings against these defectors under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

The letter explicitly states that the JDU’s decision to withdraw support is directly linked to its recent affiliation with the INDIA bloc, a formidable coalition of opposition parties.

The letter further emphasizes that the JDU’s lone remaining MLA in Manipur, Md. Abdul Nasir, will be formally recognized as an opposition MLA, reflecting the party’s complete withdrawal of support for the BJP-led government. The seating arrangement for Md. Abdul Nasir in the opposition benches was already implemented during the last session of the Assembly.

This political realignment assumes added significance given the JDU’s prominent role in the national political arena. The party secured 12 seats in the recent general elections, contributing significantly to the BJP’s overall majority.

The BJP and JDU remain allies in Bihar, a state gearing up for Assembly elections in the near future. Kumar, the JDU president and Chief Minister of Bihar, has a track record of shifting political allegiances, adding a layer of complexity to the current situation.

His return to the NDA fold last year, after a stint as a key player in the INDIA opposition bloc, highlights his unpredictable political manoeuvring. The JDU’s withdrawal of support from the Manipur government underscores the fluid nature of political alliances in India and the ever-changing dynamics of power.

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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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