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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has overtaken Jawaharlal Nehru to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, marking a significant milestone in the country’s political history. Having surpassed Nehru’s elected tenure of 4,398 days in office, PM Modi now holds the record for the longest uninterrupted stint by an elected Prime Minister. The achievement comes as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) marks 12 years in power at the Centre. To commemorate the occasion, NDA leaders are set to gather in New Delhi and are expected to adopt a resolution congratulating Modi on the landmark feat, with senior leaders from the BJP and its alliance partners likely to participate in the celebrations. On that note, let’s get to the rest of today’s edition. 👇 🚨 Big Story Supply chains strained A brewing global fertiliser crunch is threatening to sharply increase India’s subsidy burden, highlighting the country’s continued dependence on volatile international markets for key agricultural inputs. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a critical hub for fertiliser production and exports, have pushed up the prices of ammonia, urea, sulphur and other essential nutrients, raising concerns about both supply and affordability. To shield farmers from higher costs, the government may have to substantially increase subsidy support, potentially driving expenditure far beyond budgeted estimates. The situation underscores the delicate balance policymakers must maintain between protecting farmers and managing fiscal pressures. With India importing a significant share of its fertiliser requirements, any prolonged disruption in global supply chains could have far-reaching implications for agricultural productivity, food security and the government’s finances. Shipping disruptions
The escalating crisis in West Asia is beginning to take a toll on Indian exporters, who are grappling with rising freight rates, port congestion and mounting logistics costs. Industry players have flagged what they describe as “opportunistic pricing” by some foreign carriers, including steep surcharges and war-risk premiums, as shipping routes face disruptions and delays. With cargo movement slowing and transportation costs climbing, exporters fear a loss of competitiveness in global markets, particularly for time-sensitive shipments. The developments underscore how geopolitical tensions far from India’s shores can ripple through supply chains, creating fresh challenges for trade and commerce. ⚡ Only in Express “Kaise ho aap… theek ho?” A year after the devastating Air India crash that changed countless lives, a simple phone call from London beginning with the words, “Kaise ho aap?” has come to represent resilience, remembrance and an unlikely bond forged through tragedy. The report follows the lives of two men brought together by the disaster, one who survived against extraordinary odds and another who continues to live with the pain of loss. Through conversations, shared grief and the long search for closure, the story captures how survivors and bereaved families are rebuilding their lives while carrying the weight of one of India’s deadliest aviation tragedies. At its heart, it is a moving account of human connection that has endured long after the crash and the headlines that followed. 📰 From the Front Page Cockroach power: The rise of the Cockroach Janata Party has emerged as a reflection of growing anti-establishment sentiment among Gen Z voters, posing a challenge not just for the BJP-led ruling establishment but also for an Opposition that has struggled to attract and retain young supporters. The social media-driven movement has resonated with many young Indians frustrated by the political status quo and the lack of compelling alternatives. Through satire, memes and humour, it has channelled concerns around accountability, judicial independence and women’s representation, while creating a space for political expression outside traditional part
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BJP chief Nitin Nabin inaugurates an exhibition of achievements of the Modi government, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Express photo by Praveen Khanna)BJP’s new national president Nitin Nabin is expected to reconstitute his team in the second half of June for the next year’s crucial Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka, among others. Besides the national office-bearers, Nabin is likely to reconstitute the parliamentary board, the apex decision-making body of the party. “It will be a mix of fresh and young faces and experienced,” said a source. Nabin took over as the national president in January but couldn’t reconstitute his team due to Assembly elections.There is also speculation about a Cabinet reshuffle as the government has completed two years. Sources said the government is set to take up some Bills again in the Monsoon Session, expected to be held in July-August. Top in the list of priorities for the government would be the Delimitation Bill, which could not get cleared in the Lok Sabha as the NDA government lacked the two-thirds majority required for a constitutional amendment. The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty First Amendment) Bill 2026 fell short of majority in the Lok Sabha in April.
The government started its efforts to get the required support for the Bills immediately after the April-May Assembly election results were announced, sources added. Following the elections which dealt a severe jolt to the TMC and DMK in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, respectively, two key constituents in the opposition INDIA bloc, the government has reached out to both the parties. The Indian Express on June 1 reported that efforts were on within the government to revive the legislation and also bring in ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Talks with DMK Sources said, BJP leaders have been in talks with the DMK leadership and former CM M K Stalin apparently asked the government to redraft the Bill to make it acceptable to the southern region, and the revolt in the TMC has given hope to the ruling coalition. The DMK, according to sources, is ready to extend an issue-based support to the BJP-led government at the Centre, it is learnt.Story continues below this ad “If we get the majority, we will immediately bring the Bill to get it cleared,” said a top leader.
Some TMC MPs reached out to the BJP in the national capital on Monday and the new group is learnt to have expressed its willingness to extend support to the NDA government for the crucial legislation. As the TMC has 28 members in the Lok Sabha, the rebel faction should have at least 20 MPs from the Mamata Banerjee-led parent party for recognition as a separate bloc and avoid disqualification. When the Delimitation Bill was taken up in April in the Lok Sabha, the INDIA bloc voted against it as a united front with 230 MPs including those from the Congress, DMK (22) and TMC. The Opposition has objected to the Bill, linking the contentious expansion of the Lok Sabha and the rollout of Women’s reservation Act and had raised fears about the marginalisation of southern states’ representation.
Have been in journalism covering national politics for 23 years. Have covered six consecutive Lok Sabha elections and assembly polls in almost all the states. Currently writes on ruling BJP. Always loves to understand what's cooking in the national politics (And ventures into the act only in kitchen at home).
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