Atishi, former CM and MLA of Kalkaji, was elected as the leader of opposition in Delhi assembly by consensus. This marks the first time in any Indian state that both the CM and LoP are women. Atishi emphasized AAP's commitment to ensuring BJP fulfills its promises, including financial support for women.
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Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde reacted sharply to questions about a potential alliance between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. This occurred amidst speculation about reconciliation, with both cousins expressing openness to uniting for Maharashtra's benefit. Uddhav emphasized prioritizing the state's interests, while Raj highlighted the cost of their differences to Maharashtra and Marathi people.
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