French President Emmanuel Macron has raised alarms about the potential for civil unrest if either far-right or left-wing parties win the snap elections. His warning underlines rising political tensions and is seen as a move to rally support for his party as it falls behind in the polls.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has suspended MP Renaldo Gouws following the resurfacing of a video showing him making racist remarks. DA communications director Richard Newton announced that the party is distancing itself from Gouws' comments and committing to taking strong action after a disciplinary hearing. This incident has raised concerns about the DA's vetting process for MPs and the effectiveness of their background checks.
Suresh Gopi, the celebrated actor-turned-politician from Thrissur, Kerala, has taken a significant step in his political journey by being appointed as a Minister of State in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. His victory, marked by a substantial margin, reflects BJP's growing influence in Kerala.
Around 6,500 overseas Singaporeans mistakenly received an e-mail saying they had successfully registered to vote from abroad due to a programming error by the Elections Department. The ELD confirmed there was no data breach and the issue has been rectified. This incident underlines the crucial need for accuracy in electoral processes, especially with an upcoming general election by November 2025.
