Tariq Rahman will take the oath as Bangladesh's Prime Minister on Monday at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhavan. South Asian leaders have been invited, with confirmations expected by Sunday. Party sources say the initial cabinet will be small and may expand later.
BNP leaders stressed that Bangladesh's national interest will guide foreign policy under Tarique Rahman's leadership. They highlighted equality, multilateralism, and sovereignty. PM Modi congratulated Rahman and reaffirmed bilateral ties. Following BNP's landslide victory, Rahman called for
"Regarding vote percentage (within alliance) most of the vote percent (in alliance) is with BJP, and after that it is with me. The people want us, but they were miserly while giving seats, and we did not protest then as we are a disciplined party," he added.
In a move that drew sharp criticism, President Emmanuel Macron reinstated Lecornu late Friday evening, just four days after his resignation and the collapse of a government that had survived only 14 hours.
Amid speculation over Maharashtra cabinet formation, state Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis on Thursday said that the formula for cabinet expansion is already decided and soon the people will get to know.
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey slammed the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra on Thursday for its delay in forming a cabinet amid deteriorating law and order in the state.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday criticized the Maharashtra Cabinet formation accusing the BJP of breaking parties and establishing their own government in the state.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in-charge for Haryana, Dr Satish Poonia, on Thursday defended the time taken to form the Maharashtra Cabinet, saying that opposition parties have no right to raise questions on the matter, as they have been rejected by the people.
Following the approval of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced a new cabinet formation in the country.
Bugti, who took the oath as chief minister on March 2, had earlier hinted that the cabinet would be formed after the Senate elections, and the swearing-in of the ministers was likely on April 4.
Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh, in a post on X, criticized the BJP for taking at least 12 days to announce the name of the chief minister for the state.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajendra Rathore on Thursday heaped praise on the present state government led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, stating that the latter is committed to punishing criminals.