Pinarayi Vijayan has been elected CPI(M) legislature party leader in Thiruvananthapuram, putting the former chief minister on track to become Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly. The decision follows the LDF’s major setback in the recent election, winning just 35 seats, while the UDF led by Congress secured 102, setting up a new government.
Udhayanidhi Stalin congratulated C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, while signaling he will remain a strong opposition voice. The DMK leader also credited MK Stalin for appointing him as Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, saying he is committed to serving the public and holding the government accountable.
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Trinamool Congress has announced its West Bengal Legislative Assembly team ahead of the new session. Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay has been appointed Leader of Opposition, with Asima Patra and Nayna Bandyopadhyay named Deputy Leaders. Firhad Hakim will serve as Chief Whip, as the BJP forms the government following the latest assembly elections.
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