Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign, calling herself a 'free bird' and alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission conspired to loot votes and steal seats. She stated that her party did not lose the election by public mandate but through a conspiracy. Banerjee emphasized that she is now without a chair and will strengthen the INDIA alliance. She added that Opposition leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Arvind Kejriwal have expressed solidarity with her.
Raghav Chadha Meets President Murmu
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, who recently quit the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the BJP, met President Droupadi Murmu and alleged that he is the next target of vendetta politics by the AAP-led Punjab government. Chadha claimed he is being targeted for switching sides and urged the President to intervene.
US Sinks Iranian Boats, Opens Passage Through Hormuz
The US military fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE reported it came under attack from Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April. UAE air defences engaged 15 missiles and four drones, with one drone sparking a fire at an oil facility in Fujairah, wounding three Indian nationals.
Kejriwal Accuses BJP of 'Murdering Democracy'
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of hijacking and murdering democracy following its electoral performance in West Bengal and Assam. Addressing AAP MLAs from Punjab, Kejriwal alleged that the BJP used tactics such as voter deletions to weaken political opponents, warning of a major crisis looming across the country.
409 Gold Coins Found Under Russian Home
In a remarkable discovery, 409 gold coins buried for over a century were found under a home in Russia. The coins were unearthed during excavation or renovation work, but the identity of the original owner remains a mystery. Authorities are investigating the origin and historical significance of the treasure, while experts examine the coins to determine their minting period and possible value.
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