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CPI state secretary M Veerapandiyan has objected to the order of songs played at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's swearing-in ceremony, where 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' was placed third after 'Vande Mataram' and the national anthem. He stated this violates long-standing convention and demanded a public explanation for the lapse, urging the government to restore the state song's primacy.

Eminent political scientist J Prabhash explains why the Congress-led alliance won so comprehensively in Kerala and why it will need to demonstrate efficiency in governance very quickly

Few state polls have been as dramatic as this round. TOI explains the verdicts through 10 decisive factors, from freebies becoming entitlements to women’s safety, and from Hindu vote to Gen Z angst

Recent state election results reveal a resurgence of anti-incumbency, Hindu vote consolidation, and the enduring appeal of Narendra Modi. Factors like women's safety concerns, the rise of cash transfer schemes, and Gen Z's political awakening also played significant roles. The article delves into these ten decisive elements shaping India's electoral landscape.

Chief Minister Stalin launched his campaign in Tiruvarur, targeting the crucial Cauvery delta region. DMK aims to replicate its 2021 success by wooing farmers with promises and fielding strong candidates. However, challenges like factional feuds and opposition alliances may make this election tougher than anticipated for the ruling party.

Tamil Nadu's political landscape sees caste-based parties aligning with major Dravidian outfits to gain legislative representation. These alliances, often driven by electoral prospects rather than ideology, allow smaller outfits to contest on larger parties' symbols, influencing multi-cornered contests and securing community interests.

Kerala's political landscape is dominated by the Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI), despite its minimal electoral footprint. Major fronts strategically engage with JEI, sparking intense debate. CPM targets UDF's alleged ties, framing it as an ideological fight, while analysts point to JEI's significant cultural influence shaping community discourse and perceptions.

Tens of thousands of people gathered at Kozhikode beach for a pro-Palestine rally organized by the IUML. Chanting slogans and holding banners, activists expressed solidarity with Palestine. IUML leader Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal criticized Israel, accusing it of being a terrorist nation. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, the chief guest, referred to Hamas as terrorists, which sparked a response from IUML leader M K Muneer. Tharoor condemned the Israeli bombings as disproportionate, while Muneer emphasized the fight for independence by Palestinians. Tharoor stressed that the rally was not just a Muslim issue but a human rights issue.

Samastha Kerala Jam-Iyyathul Ulema, the body of Sunni scholars, has sent strong signals to the IUML leadership against the latter's 'hobnobbing' with the rival Sunni faction led by Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musaliyar.