Jharkhand is set for a leadership change as Governor C P Radhakrishnan prepares to invite Hemant Soren to take the oath as Chief Minister. This follows the resignation of current CM Champai Soren, who stepped down to facilitate Hemant’s return. Hemant, who is out on bail after a five-month imprisonment related to an alleged land scam, was re-elected as the JMM-led alliance leader. He aims to focus on fulfilling his pledges ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has arrived in Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and key Cabinet ministers. Naidu’s agenda includes discussing pending state projects, infrastructure issues, and seeking additional funds and concessions. This is his first such meeting since the TDP’s significant performance in the recent elections.
The Calcutta High Court will hear a defamation suit filed by West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose against CM Mamata Banerjee. The suit pertains to alleged defamatory comments made by Banerjee and other TMC leaders. The court has postponed the hearing to allow Bose’s counsel to make necessary amendments to the application.
The Indian cricket team, fresh from their T20 World Cup victory, is scheduled to meet PM Modi in Delhi. The team will then travel to Mumbai for a celebratory event at the Wankhede Stadium.
These developments reflect significant political and social movements within India, highlighting the dynamic nature of the country’s governance and public life.