Annamalai responded sharply to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark that the NDA government under PM Modi was formed "by mistake" and could collapse soon. Kharge criticized the coalition’s lack of a majority after BJP secured 240 seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, necessitating alliances to govern. Annamalai dismissed Kharge’s comments as detached from reality, citing the government's democratic mandate. JDU’s Neeraj Kumar and RJD’s Ejaz Ahmad also weighed in, with the former comparing it to past Congress coalitions and the latter supporting Kharge’s assessment of Modi’s perceived lack of mandate.

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has stirred controversy by asserting that the Narendra Modi-led NDA government "may fall anytime," citing what he described as its formation through minority support. Kharge's remarks come in the wake of the BJP securing 240 seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, falling short of the majority mark of 272. He emphasized the fragility of the coalition, highlighting concerns over its stability and the opposition's INDIA bloc winning 234 seats. The statement has sparked reactions across political circles, with JD(U) leader KC Tyagi condemning Kharge for allegedly fostering an atmosphere of "anarchy and disbelief."

The Delhi High Court has instructed Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to delete a video of her husband addressing a court from her social media accounts. The court also directed platforms like X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram to remove related content. The video, linked to a March 28 court appearance concerning the Delhi liquor policy case, was shared widely online. This follows a PIL by advocate Vaibhav Singh, who cited a breach of court video conferencing rules. The court has scheduled the next hearing for July 9.

Prashant Kishor has strongly criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for touching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet, calling it a compromise of principles for personal gain. At a public meeting in Bhagalpur, Kishor accused Kumar of prioritizing power retention over Bihar's dignity and alleged that the Chief Minister's actions were aimed at securing continued support from the BJP for the 2025 assembly elections. Kishor, who previously worked with Kumar, asserted that the CM’s recent conduct contrasts sharply with his earlier political stance.

Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, handling Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, and Environment and Forests portfolios. Kalyan, the JanaSena Party chief, won his first Assembly seat in Pithapuram. In the N Chandrababu Naidu-led government, Dr. P Narayana retains Urban Development, while K Atchennaidu oversees Agriculture. N Lokesh Naidu, Naidu's son, takes charge of IT and HRD. Satya Kumar Yadav from BJP leads Health and Family Welfare. Three women ministers have been given significant portfolios in this new cabinet.

Ajit Doval has been reappointed as National Security Adviser (NSA) by the Modi government, with his term starting from June 10, 2024. A retired IPS officer, Doval first became NSA in 2014 and will continue to advise on national and international security. Dr. PK Mishra, a retired IAS officer, has also been reappointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Their appointments are co-terminus with the term of PM Modi or until further orders. Doval, known for his distinguished service, previously served as IB Chief and received the Kirti Chakra in 1988.

Pema Khandu took oath as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third time following the BJP's win in the Assembly elections. The ceremony in Itanagar was led by Governor KT Parnaik and attended by key leaders including Amit Shah and JP Nadda. Eleven other cabinet members were also sworn in, with Chowna Mein as the Deputy Chief Minister. Among the ministers are Biyuram Waghe, Nyato Dukam, and Pasang Dorjee Sona. Dasanglu Pul, widow of former Chief Minister Kalikho Pul, became a minister, marking the first time in decades that a woman has been part of the Arunachal cabinet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after winning a third term, will embark on his first foreign trip to Italy to attend the G7 leaders’ Summit on June 14. The G7 includes the US, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan, with Italy currently holding the presidency. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, Modi will participate in an outreach session at the three-day Summit, which is expected to focus on the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

The RSS journal "Organiser" has called the 2024 Lok Sabha elections a "reality check" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi securing a third term. The BJP fell short of a majority, relying on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition. The piece by RSS member Ratan Sharda criticized the party's "overconfidence" and detachment from grassroots sentiments. Sharda noted that imposing candidates cost local support and hurt the party's standing, particularly in Maharashtra. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed the need for humility and social cohesion in political discourse.

In a remarkable comeback, N Chandrababu Naidu has been sworn in as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister for the fourth time, following his recent arrest in a money laundering case. The oath-taking ceremony witnessed the presence of PM Modi and other BJP leaders. Alongside, Pawan Kalyan and 23 others took the ministerial oath. The victory comes after the NDA secured a landslide victory in the state assembly polls, winning 164 out of 175 seats. Naidu emphasized his commitment to developing Amaravati as the sole capital.