The Congress narrowly retained the Leader of Opposition (LoP) post in the Rajya Sabha after members K.C. Venugopal and Deepender Hooda transitioned to the Lok Sabha. Despite losing two seats, Congress maintains 26 members, just above the 25-member threshold required to hold the LoP post, currently held by Mallikarjun Kharge. Recent Lok Sabha victories caused 10 Rajya Sabha vacancies: seven from BJP, two from Congress, and one from RJD. The BJP, the largest party with 90 seats, will fill these vacancies, prompting a new Leader of the House due to Piyush Goyal's exit.

Pravati Parida, a first-time BJP MLA from Nimapara, is set to become Odisha's first female Deputy Chief Minister. Parida, a lawyer and former women’s wing president of the BJP in Odisha, won her seat in the recent state assembly elections. She will share the deputy CM role with KV Singh Deo, alongside the newly appointed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Parida’s legal background includes an LLB from Utkal University and advocacy at the Odisha High Court. Her appointment, marking a significant milestone in Odisha's political landscape, is part of the BJP's strategy for leadership in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people for their support in the Lok Sabha polls and asked them to remove the 'Modi Ka Parivar' slogan from their social media profiles. In a post on X, he expressed gratitude for the affection shown during the campaign. Modi noted the NDA's third consecutive majority and emphasized the continued bond as one family striving for India's progress. He introduced the slogan in Telangana earlier this year, which many, including top BJP leaders, adopted. Modi assured that while display names may change, the unity and commitment to India’s development remain strong.

Mohan Charan Majhi, 52, has been named the next Chief Minister of Odisha by the BJP. Majhi is the third tribal to hold this position. He will be supported by two deputy CMs: Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida. Majhi, who represents Keonjhar Sadar, was chosen unanimously at a BJP meeting. Known for his role in exposing a major mining scam, Majhi has been a key figure in Odisha politics. The BJP celebrated his appointment with slogans praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the new CM. Majhi will take the oath on Wednesday.

Chandrababu Naidu, leader of the Telugu Desam Party, will take the oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12. The event promises to be a star-studded affair, with renowned actors like Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Rajinikanth, and Allu Arjun expected to attend. Naidu’s allies, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, will also be present. This high-profile ceremony follows Naidu’s TDP securing a decisive victory in the state elections, with 135 out of 175 seats, ousting Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP.

Six newly-elected MPs from the INDIA bloc in Uttar Pradesh are facing serious criminal charges, potentially jeopardizing their parliamentary seats. Among them is Ghazipur MP Afzal Ansari, who is appealing a four-year conviction under the Gangster Act. Other MPs include Dharmendra Yadav of Azamgarh with multiple charges, Babu Singh Kushwaha of Jaunpur linked to the NRHM scam, and Rambhual Nishad of Sultanpur with eight cases. If convicted, these MPs could lose their membership, altering the balance of power in the state, which saw INDIA bloc win 43 of the 80 seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

The BJP has chosen Mohan Charan Majhi, a four-time MLA from Keonjhar, as Odisha's new Chief Minister. Majhi, the party's tribal face, will be joined by deputies KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida. This decision follows the induction of senior state leaders Dharmendra Pradhan and Jual Oram into the Union government. The oath ceremony, attended by PM Modi and former CM Naveen Patnaik, will be held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar on June 12. Majhi’s appointment marks the BJP's first formation of government in Odisha after 24 years of BJD rule.

A day before taking oath as Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed Amaravati as the state's sole capital, rejecting the previous government's three-capital proposal. Naidu, leader of the Telugu Desam Party, vowed to develop Amaravati and complete the Polavaram Project. He also outlined plans for Visakhapatnam as the economic hub. This decision follows TDP's landslide victory, marking a significant political shift in the state. Naidu emphasized a focus on constructive politics and regional development, including Rayalaseema. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by Amit Shah, signifies a new era for Andhra Pradesh.

TDP leader Gourinath Chowdary was killed in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, allegedly attacked with knives and axes by YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) workers, including Pamayya and Ramakrishna, in Bommirreddipalle village. The incident has heightened local tensions, prompting police to deploy forces and establish a picket for maintaining law and order. Kurnool's Superintendent of Police assured residents of strict security measures. TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh, son of CM-designate N Chandrababu Naidu, condemned the attack and accused outgoing CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of targeting political rivals.

In Odisha, a search is underway for a new Chief Minister's official residence following Naveen Patnaik's recent election loss to the BJP after a 24-year tenure. Patnaik, who worked from his personal home Naveen Niwas since becoming Chief Minister in 2000, set a unique precedent by not using a government-allocated house. The state administration is now scrutinizing several vacant quarters, including the current Chief Minister's Grievance Cell, to find a suitable official residence. Once a location is chosen, necessary renovations and facility installations will be undertaken. An announcement of the new BJP Chief Minister is imminent.