A significant political development unfolded in New Delhi as a high-level INDIA Bloc meeting took place without representation from Tamil Nadu, one of India's most politically influential states. The absence has drawn attention because neither Chief Minister M.K. Stalin nor actor-politician Vijay participated in the gathering, leaving Tamil Nadu without a direct voice during crucial discussions on the opposition alliance's future strategy. According to reports, participation in the meeting was restricted to parties with representation in either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. This criterion effectively kept Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) out of the meeting, as the party currently lacks independent parliamentary representation. WATCH

West Bengal's political landscape has been shaken by a major development after senior Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray announced his resignation from both Parliament and the party, marking the first major parliamentary exit from TMC in recent years. The resignation comes at a sensitive moment for the ruling party, which has already been grappling with internal turbulence and political challenges. Ray's departure is being viewed as a significant setback for the TMC leadership, particularly because of his long association with the party and his prominent role in national political debates. Ray's exit is particularly significant because he had often stood by Mamata Banerjee during several major political confrontations and national-level debates. His decision to leave the party therefore carries both symbolic and political weight. WATCH