Rahul Gandhi, who clinched victories in both Wayanad and Raebareli during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, faces a dilemma. Despite initial speculation, he's leaning towards retaining Wayanad due to staunch voter backing and personal affinity. Despite his limited Malayalam proficiency, Wayanad's electorate has warmly embraced him, offering respite from political pressures with its natural charm and amenities. This unwavering support has instilled Gandhi with confidence, fostering a deep emotional bond and sense of gratitude, overshadowing considerations of national politics and party dynamics.

Narendra Modi set to begin his third consecutive term as Prime Minister. He also congratulated newly elected MPs and emphasized the NDA's focus on governance. He asserted that the opposition's claims against EVMs were disproven on June 4, showcasing the strength of India's democracy. Modi viewed the 2024 Lok Sabha results as a significant victory for the NDA, despite opposition attempts to undermine it. He promised that the NDA government will prioritize good governance, development, and minimal interference in citizens' lives over the next decade. Modi assured the public of the government's commitment to consensus and advancing the nation.

At a gathering of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's newly-elected MPs, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar formally threw his weight behind Narendra Modi for a historic third term as Prime Minister. Emphasizing his commitment to stand by Modi's side, Kumar addressed critics who anticipated yet another political about-face, affirming his loyalty. In a thinly-veiled swipe at his former allies, he criticized the opposition bloc's lack of tangible contributions to the nation. Kumar's endorsement also quashed rumors suggesting the opposition had courted him, solidifying his alignment with the ruling coalition.

Bengaluru's special court has granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by the BJP's Karnataka unit over ads labeling the BJP as corrupt before the 2023 state polls. The complaint alleges Congress claimed BJP leaders priced state postings, leading to corruption. Earlier, Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar and CM Siddaramaiah were also granted bail in the same case. Allegations include pricing posts like the CM's at Rs 2,500 crore and ministers' at Rs 500 crore. Gandhi is the fourth accused, alongside Congress and its leaders, in the case.

Following the 2024 Lok Sabha election results, top officials of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are meeting to understand their electoral setbacks in states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. The RSS, BJP's ideological backbone, is reviewing the party's campaign strategies and identifying factors behind the downslide, including the Ram Mandir issue's limited impact and caste-based narratives exploited by the opposition. The focus is on states where vote shares and seats dropped significantly. The discussions aim to address these challenges and realign the party's approach to better align with national interests.

CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur has been suspended and faces a police case for allegedly slapping actor and Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport. Kaur claimed she was provoked by Ranaut's past remarks about farmers, particularly during the 2020 protests against farm laws. Ranaut was en route to Delhi when the incident occurred. The altercation, partially caught on video, shows an argument but not the slap. Ranaut addressed the incident on social media, expressing concern over rising tensions in Punjab. The incident has drawn attention to Ranaut's controversial statements about the farmer protests.

With Narendra Modi's swearing-in for a third term as Prime Minister imminent, speculation grows over cabinet allocations in the BJP-led NDA. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal (United) are lobbying for multiple key positions, including MoS Finance. TDP’s Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar met with Modi, pushing for significant representation. Naidu emphasized unity and vigilance among TDP MPs. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena is likely to propose Pratap Rao Jadhav for a central ministerial post, bypassing Shrikant Shinde. Modi’s formal election as NDA leader and the subsequent oath-taking are scheduled for the upcoming weekend.

As the NDA prepares to elect Narendra Modi as its leader for a third term, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu has called a meeting with his newly elected MPs. Scheduled before the NDA assembly, this meeting aims to unify the TDP's stance and discuss parliamentary strategy. Naidu emphasized the importance of cohesion and vigilance on Andhra Pradesh issues, urging MPs to present a united front. Following this, TDP MPs will join other NDA members to endorse Modi’s leadership and support his claim to form the government. Modi’s swearing-in is expected on June 9, with senior leaders expediting the formation process.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is heading to Bengaluru to appear before a special court on June 7. He's responding to defamation allegations filed by the Karnataka BJP over purportedly derogatory ads in newspapers prior to the 2023 state assembly election. Rahul Gandhi was seen at Delhi airport, en route to Bengaluru for the hearing. The Karnataka Congress has confirmed his attendance at the City Civil Court at 10:30 am. This legal confrontation highlights the continuing political rivalry between the Congress and BJP in Karnataka.

 In anticipation of Narendra Modi's third term, discussions are underway within the BJP-led NDA. Today, the newly elected MPs will meet to elect Modi as their leader. Following this, Modi, along with senior NDA members like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, is expected to meet the President to stake claim to form the government. Nitish Kumar of JD-U may demand five Cabinet berths, adding complexity to the allocation of ministerial portfolios. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and J P Nadda are engaging in talks with allies to devise a fair distribution of power within the new government.