The Hindu reports: The BJP on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) named Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the party’s central observer for election of its legislative party leader in West Bengal.if(isDeviceEnabled("large") && isNonSubcribedUser()) {googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1775225550861-0'); }); }if(isDeviceEnabled("small") && isNonSubcribedUser()) {googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1775225761390-0'); }); }The party also appointed Union Minister J.P. Nadda as its central observer for election of the legislative party leader in Assam.Also read | The significant erasure of democracy in BengalMeanwhile, DMK president M.K.
Stalin has resigned as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. A communication in this regard was sent to Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.“Stalin’s resignation was sent to the Governor’s office in Lok Bhavan,” an informed source said. As per convention, the Governor is expected to request the incumbent Chief Minister to continue as interim Chief Minister, until the new government assumes office.Also read | Governance is the ultimate currency in KeralaTamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala head into government formation mode, as the electorates in these States have delivered a politically transformative mandate.
Background
The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory on Monday (May 4, 2026). The latest electoral cycle also saw a spectacular debut in Tamil Nadu by actor-politician Vijay’s TVK with 108 wins out of 234 seats to emerge as the single-largest party.(With inputs from PTI)Catch live updates here:
Key facts
- Nadda as its central observer for election of the legislative party leader in Assam.Also read | The significant erasure of democracy in BengalMeanwhile, DMK president M.K.
- Stalin has resigned as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory on Monday (May 4, 2026).
Originally reported by The Hindu. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
