The Congress party has cautioned actor Vijay against inducting rebel AIADMK MLAs into the Tamil Nadu government. Congress MP Karti Chidambaram stated that such a move would significantly erode public goodwill.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has recused herself from hearing Karti Chidambaram's plea, leading to the case being assigned to a new bench. This recusal follows similar actions by Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia regarding proceedings before the same justice.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, achieving an absolute majority in Assam for the first time and making significant gains in West Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee's party retained power in West Bengal, the BJP's performance marked a notable shift in the political landscape of both states.
Kerosene bombs were reportedly thrown at the office of Member of Parliament Karti Chidambaram in Karaikudi, though details on injuries or damage are not immediately available.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has dismissed social media claims linking him and his father, former Union minister P Chidambaram, to a scene in the film Dhurandhar. He stated the allegations are a mix of fact, fiction, and WhatsApp forwards, questioning the lack of official records if such an event had occurred.
Seeking to quash the case, Karti Chidambaram has alleged in the high court that there was a "gross delay" in registration of the "illegal" FIR on January 1, 2025.