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.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have parted ways setting the tone for 2019 Assembly election in Andhra Pradesh and also for the Lok Sabha polls.
The TDP accused the BJP of breaking promises and exited from Narendra Modi cabinet at the Centre. The BJP, in turn, termed the break up by TDP a case of political opportunism and pulled out its ministers from Andhra Pradesh government.
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.