Yesterday (4 June) was a defining day for Indian democracy with the 2024 Lok Sabha result being announced, today is no less important because of the numbers that the various alliances have accumulated. The NDA alliance managed to get majority with more than 290 seats as the INDIA bloc defied expectations with a seat tally of more than 230 seats.
The fact that the BJP did not win an outright majority has highlighted Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) and Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP who are part of the BJP-led NDA.
We look at the crucial headlines of today:
Union cabinet meeting
A Union cabinet meeting is scheduled for today. It will reportedly be the final such meeting as the current government’s term is set to end. The new government will take oath in the coming few days, reportedly on 9 June.
INDI Alliance crucial meeting
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Sharad Pawar earlier said that a meeting of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc of parties was likely in New Delhi today.
The INDIA bloc will decide whether to approach former partners such as the JD(U) and the TDP to attempt government formation at the Centre, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said.
To a question on who would be the next PM, Pawar said, “We have not given it a thought. I am not sure if the INDIA alliance can form government. We will meet tomorrow and take a decision unanimously on the future course of action,” he said.
Kingmaker Kumar in Delhi
Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar will on Wednesday take part in the NDA meeting scheduled in the national capital, highly placed sources said here. Kumar, whose party is set to grab 12 out of the state’s 40 seats, will be leaving for Delhi in the morning.
Kejriwal’s bail plea
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail plea is scheduled for today as he surrendered himself to jail after his initial interim bail on 2 June.
India’s campaign at T20 WC begins!
The Indian men’s cricket team will go up against Ireland in its first match of the ICC T20 World Cup being held in West Indies and the US.
Today in History – 5 June
World Environment Day: Established by the UN in 1972, it’s a day to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices.
International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing: This day, established in 2017, highlights the problem of illegal fishing and its impact on ocean health.
Birth Anniversaries:
Historical Events:
1967 – Six-Day War: Israel launched a surprise air attack on Egypt, triggering a six-day war that reshaped the Middle East.
1968 – Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy: Robert F. Kennedy, a US presidential candidate and brother of President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in Los Angeles shortly after winning the California Democratic primary.
1956 – Elvis Presley Debuts “Hound Dog”: Elvis Presley’s performance of “Hound Dog” on the Milton Berle Show caused a stir with its suggestive hip movements, highlighting the emerging cultural shift of rock and roll.
With inputs from agencies
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