Bengal post-poll violence: DGP confirms two deaths, urges people to maintain calm
The Director General of Police in West Bengal has confirmed two deaths related to post-election violence since the election results were announced.
With just weeks left before the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP has intensified its efforts to strike poll deals with parties in various states. Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, and BJP have hinted at a re-alliance. Speculations of a BJP deal with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-Jana Sena Party (JSP) combine are also alive in Andhra Pradesh. The latest developments show that the Narendra Modi-led party is now trying to revive the old NDA platform.
The Director General of Police in West Bengal has confirmed two deaths related to post-election violence since the election results were announced.
TVK chief Vijay has officially staked a claim to form the state government, submitting letters of majority support to the Governor. Meanwhile, TVK has reportedly placed its potential alliance deal with the AIADMK on hold.
TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday to stake claim to form a government.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form its first government in West Bengal, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for the ninth of May at the Brigade Parade Ground.