Haryana Government Loses Majority as Independent MLAs Withdraw Support
The BJP-led government in Haryana has been reduced to a minority after three Independent MLAs withdrew their support. The MLAs, who had earlier supported the government, announced their decision to back the Congress party. This leaves the government two short of the majority mark in the 90-member assembly.
JJP leader Digvijay Singh Chautala has called on former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda to initiate the process of bringing down the government, which he believes has lost the trust of the people.
India Criticizes Canada for Allowing Pro-Khalistan Imagery
India has criticized Canada for allowing pro-Khalistan imagery to be displayed at a Nagar Kirtan parade in Toronto. The Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed concern over the use of violent imagery against Indian political leadership by extremist elements in Canada. He also mentioned the incident of a float depicting the assassination of a former Indian Prime Minister being used in a procession last year.
Maldives Foreign Minister to Visit India
The Maldives government is sending its Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer to India for a high-level ministerial visit on May 9. This comes as the deadline for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from Maldives ends on May 10. Zameer's visit follows the recent election of President Mohamed Muizzu, who is perceived as pro-China. Muizzu had previously requested India to withdraw its military personnel from the island nation.