Kerala Congress (J) chairman P J Joseph says his party will seek two ministerial berths in the next UDF government. Speaking at a UDF meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on government formation, he noted the UDF’s election majority and argued the chief minister should be chosen from elected MLAs, setting terms for coalition talks.
Kerala Congress (Joseph) leader Apu John Joseph has clarified that the invitation extended to the Kerala Congress (M) faction to rejoin the UDF was meant in sincerity. He regretted if earlier comments caused hurt, stressing that a strong opposition is vital for Kerala’s political balance. Joseph also reiterated his party’s focus on farmers and land-related issues.
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Congress MLAs in Kerala will gather in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday as senior party leaders collect feedback to decide the next chief minister, with the aim of concluding by Sunday. The process is complicated by coalition dynamics, as the Indian Union Muslim League weighs portfolio demands and may press for the Deputy Chief Minister role.
Victorious TVK MLAs are reportedly staying at a luxury resort in Mamallapuram as Vijay moves toward forming the Tamil Nadu government. TVK won 108 seats but fell short of a majority, turning the spotlight on alliance dynamics after the Tamil Nadu Congress decided to support TVK. Analysts warn opposition parties may recalibrate as the deal could ripple into national politics.
Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has surged to 108 seats in Tamil Nadu’s 234-member Assembly, ending more than five decades of Dravidian rule. Vijay won from Trichy East and Perambur, putting him on track for a historic actor-turned-CM role, though forming a government may hinge on post-poll alliances. Meanwhile, the resurfacing “CM 2026” car-plate chatter adds to the momentum.
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