India government formation and political disputes

May 9, 2026 · 10 sources · 2 regions

India's Tamil Nadu government formation remains contested with Vijay's TVK party seeking to form government amid disputed support claims and legal challenges. Simultaneously, West Bengal swore in its first BJP chief minister, Suvendu Adhikari. Multiple states are experiencing contentious political transitions with questions about democratic processes.

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Tamil Nadu government formation: VCK, IUML extend unconditional support to Vijay’s TVK The Hindu · India
Second plea filed in Supreme Court challenging Governor's delay in inviting Vijay to form govt. in Tamil Nadu The Hindu · India
M.A. Baby dismisses DMK-AIADMK alliance rumours, urges Governor to invite TVK to form government The Hindu · India
Palaniswami extends greetings to incoming government in Tamil Nadu The Hindu · India
VCK decides to support TVK, says top party leader The Hindu · India
Tamil Nadu government formation: IUML denies reports of support to Vijay’s TVK The Hindu · India
India news: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister Deutsche Welle · Germany
Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP CM of West Bengal; five others sworn in as Ministers The Hindu · India
West Bengal oath-taking updates: Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as first BJP CM of West Bengal, five other MLAs also take oath The Hindu · India
West Bengal Cabinet 2026: From Dilip Ghosh to Agnimitra Paul, Ministers who were sworn in along with Suvendu Adhikari The Hindu · India

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