The Maharashtra election loss has sparked tensions within the INDIA bloc, and there are renewed speculations about a change in the alliance leadership. Amid this, the Shiv Sena UBT seems to be back to its basics – Hindutva and Marathi pride. In Andhra, YSRCP MP Vijaysai Reddy’s tweets praising rival Pawan Kalyan have raised eyebrows. But could it be a calculated move, we asked sources.

Meanwhile, apart from Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan, there is another person guiding the Kerala Secretariat, one who has influence even with the CM.

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