In his avatar as deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Kalyan is playing the sincere, goody-goody guy who asks tough questionssomeone who is willing to take on a fellow cabinet minister for the sake of the larger public good.

Claiming that people in live-in relationships are “not ready to take responsibility,” Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday highlighted the importance of maintaining the family structure in society.

Maharashtra’s local body elections saw a significant win for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, securing a majority of councillor seats and municipal council presidencies. The ruling coalition attributed its success to development initiatives and strong organizational efforts. Opposition parties, however, alleged irregularities and unfair practices during the polls.