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Delhi Confidential: Elections Over, Party Time Now | Delhi Confidential News

Delhi Confidential: Elections Over, Party Time Now | Delhi Confidential News

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1 min readMay 8, 2026 02:33 AM IST Almost four months since his appointment as the national president of the BJP, Nitin Nabin is all set to lead his maiden organisat-ional team. With the government formation in West Bengal and Assam likely to wrap up later this month, the BJP is learnt to be giving final touches to the roster of Nabin’s organisational team. Sources said a formal announcement of the final names is expected by May 20. Nabin was appointed the national president of the BJP on January 20. Opposition or Opportunity? There is growing buzz in Delhi about a former Rajya Sabha member from the Opposition ranks, whose term expired recently, joining the BJP soon. Sources say the leader has been in talks with the BJP leadership for sometime now. A social media post by the former MP, after the Bills related to women’s reservation and delimitation were defeated in Parliament, had irked top leaders in the Opposition, and the leader had to delete the post. Opposition leaders say they aren’t surprised by the …

Raj Chakraborty quits politics after defeat in 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, sends best wishes to new government

Raj Chakraborty quits politics after defeat in 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, sends best wishes to new government

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Narendra Modi’s BJP defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee‘s Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has been in power in West Bengal state since 2011. Meanwhile, contesting on a Trinamool Congress (TMC) ticket from the Barrackpore constituency, film director Raj Chakraborty lost to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kaustuv Bagchi, trailing by over 9,500 votes. On Thursday, Raj shared a note on his Instagram account that he is quitting politics. Raj Chakraborty penned a note to announce that he is quitting politics. Raj Chakraborty quits politics after defeat Raj wrote a note in Bengali to announce his decision. He began, “Whenever I have been trusted with some responsibility, I have tried to do my work with complete loyalty and truthfulness. I have tried to give my all. As a film director, I try to bring joy to the audience. Sometimes I have won, other times I have lost.” He added, “I entered politics in 2011. People had trusted me with an opportunity to work. Over the next 5 years, I have done my best to continue carrying out …

Congress to support Vijay’s TVK, Alliance to continue in future elections

Congress to support Vijay’s TVK, Alliance to continue in future elections

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The Congress party, a long-time ally of the DMK, on Wednesday announced support to actor-politician Vijay’s TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu and severed ties with the Dravidian major. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) have decided to extend its full support to the TVK to form the government, AICC Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar said in a statement citing TVK chief Vijay’s request seeking support. He said: “Our support shall be conditional upon the TVK keeping out from this alliance any communal forces that do not believe in the Constitution of India.This alliance between the TVK and the Tamil Nadu Congress will strive to bring back Perunthalaivar Kamaraj’s glory days of Tamil Nadu, with a strong commitment to Thanthai Periyar’s social justice ideals and Dr BR Ambedkar’s constitutional ideals in the years and decades to come Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, …

Vijay shares first statement after TVK scripts landmark victory in 2026 TN elections, responds to Narendra Modi

Vijay shares first statement after TVK scripts landmark victory in 2026 TN elections, responds to Narendra Modi

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The Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026 results threw a surprise for many, as actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single-largest party in the state. TVK has caused a major political earthquake in Tamil Nadu by beating both Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the two main players in the state for decades. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay greets the crowd from his father’s residence as his party leads during vote counting for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, in Chennai on Monday. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab) ‘The well-being of our people remains our only goal’ On Tuesday, Vijay issued his first statement after the party’s election victory. He took to his X account to respond to PM Narendra Modi, emphasising cooperation and the administration’s top priority of public welfare. PM Narendra Modi had shared a note on X which read, “Gratitude to the voters of Tamil Nadu who supported the NDA in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. We will always remain at the forefront …

‘Fought like tigers, will bounce back’: Mamata Banerjee after loss in Bengal elections

‘Fought like tigers, will bounce back’: Mamata Banerjee after loss in Bengal elections

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TMC chief and the outgoing West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that her party will bouce back strongly after loss in the assembly elections. She also blamed BJP of intervening in the polls and using the central forces to ‘capture’ the elections ‘forecefully’ Mamata Banerjee slammed BJP for ‘forcefully capturing’ Bengal elections, said TMC will bounce back. (ANI) “We fought like tigers and will bounce back, but this government’s direct interference is deeply concerning,” said Mamata Banerjee after the assembly poll loss. Mamata added that her party’s fight was not just with the BJP but also with the Election Commission of India. She added TMC will be taking action against EC but it will not be something she is going to reveal just now. “We are taking action, we will fight back. But the strategy is confidential. we are not going to disclose Taking action against EC, yet to decide what action,” said Mamata. The TMC president said she has learned that some party workers are joining the BJP out of fear, adding she …

‘This is what cinema can do’: Sandeep Reddy Vanga hails Vijay after TVK scripts historic win in Tamil Nadu elections

‘This is what cinema can do’: Sandeep Reddy Vanga hails Vijay after TVK scripts historic win in Tamil Nadu elections

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party with 107 seats in the 234-member Assembly. TVK has caused a major political earthquake in Tamil Nadu by beating both Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the two main players in the state for decades. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga was among the many film personalities who congratulated Vijay on this momentous occasion. Sandeep Reddy Vanga penned a note to shower praise on Vijay and the power of cinema. What Sandeep Reddy Vanga said Vanga took to his X account and wrote, “This is what CINEMA can do, it can move people, shake systems, and turn presence into POWER. Here CINEMA stepping off the screen and owning the ground. Not hype. Not noise. Real power.…” He added, “My deepest heartfelt congratulations to @actorvijay sir and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.” Vijay has joined the league of iconic actor-turned-leaders like NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J Jayalalithaa. He received congratulatory messages from several film personalities on social media. Kantara star …

Tamil Nadu elections: Vijay’s fan army turns into winning machine

Tamil Nadu elections: Vijay’s fan army turns into winning machine

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K V Vijay Damu, 46, is one of the 107 victorious Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLAs . He won from Royapuram assembly seat in North Chennai defeating AIADMK’s senior leader and sitting MLA, D Jayakumar and DMK’s A Subair Khan. But before he entered politics Vijay Damu was the North Chennai district secretary of the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (Vijay Fan Club). And his name was different. TVK chief and Tiruchirappalli East constituency candidate Vijay. (PTI) “I added his name Vijay ahead of my name Damu,” the first time MLA proudly said, adding that his entire family loves their “Thalapathy” (Commander), as Vijay is popularly called. As secretary of the fan club, Damu was given a task for converting Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (VMI) into a people’s movement by highlighting lapses of the ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK, and focussing on Vijay’s own promises. Thanks to VMI and people like Damu, TVK, launched in early 2024 found it easy to build membership — and easily identify candidates. According to TVK leaders, VMI had 15 million members and almost …

Vijay makes first appearance after TVK scripts historic performance in 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, greets fans

Vijay makes first appearance after TVK scripts historic performance in 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, greets fans

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Actor-turned politician Vijay‘s TVK is the front-runner to form the government in Tamil Nadu. TVK has caused a major political earthquake in Tamil Nadu by beating both Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the two main players in the state for decades. On Monday evening, Vijay made his first appearance to greet hundreds of supporters outside his parents residence in Chennai. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay waves to the crowd from his father’s residence as his party leads during vote counting for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, in Chennai on Monday. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab) Vijay waves at supporters Vijay, seen in a white shirt, waved at the crowd and smiled as people cheered loudly for him. He acknowledged the support from hundreds of people gathered outside his parents’ residence in Chennai with folded hands. Vijay has joined the league of iconic actor-turned-leaders like NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J Jayalalithaa. His party was leading in 99 constituencies and won 10 seats in the 234-member …

Vijay Deverakonda congratulates ‘people of TN and the new CM’ for big TVK win in Tamil Nadu elections

Vijay Deverakonda congratulates ‘people of TN and the new CM’ for big TVK win in Tamil Nadu elections

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Tamil star and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay appears to be on course for an explosive victory in the Tamil Nadu elections. The Varisu actor is making history as one of the few actor-turned-politicians to find success so early in his political journey, with his party having already secured 22 seats and leading in 87 others at the time of writing. Thalapathy Vijay is winning the Tamil Nadu elections. Also Read | ‘1st doubted, then crowned, Jana Nayagan’: Nani, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Tiger Shroff congratulate Vijay as TVK leads Celebrities from across the country and spanning multiple film industries have been pouring in with congratulatory messages for Vijay, marking his milestone moment. Among them, Vijay Deverakonda shared a heartfelt note, cheering him on as he embarks on his new journey in Tamil politics. Several others, including Tiger Shroff and Kajal Aggarwal, also extended their wishes, celebrating his success and offering support for the road ahead. Vijay Deverakonda congratulates “people of TN and the new CM” In a heartfelt and encouraging note, Vijay Deverakonda expressed his …

West Bengal elections 2026: Raj Chakraborty leaves Barrackpore voting count ground amid thief slogans, mud thrown at him

West Bengal elections 2026: Raj Chakraborty leaves Barrackpore voting count ground amid thief slogans, mud thrown at him

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Bengali film director Raj Chakraborty contested from Barrackpore Assembly constituency again in this year’s West Bengal Assembly elections. On Monday, he visited the vote counting ground. Although he won last time, Raj was trailing by more than 9,500 votes in this election till 3:45 pm. Meanwhile, BJP candidate Kaustuv Bagchi is leading. Raj Chakraborty had to leave the premises amid loud slogans and boos. Mud thrown at Raj Chakraborty, slogans raised At the premises, Raj was forced to leave amid rising tensions. Several workers and people who had gathered there started shouting slogans on seeing him. People shouted ‘chor (thief)’ at him as he was taken aside from the premises. Videos emerged from the ground, where, at one instance, mud was thrown on him. Raj maintained his calm and did not respond to the slogans. What Raj said Earlier on Monday, Raj spoke to reporters and said that he has full faith that Didi, aka Mamata Banerjee, would win again. “In the next two hours, the BJP supporters will run away. Just wait and watch. …