Current Affairs - Politics

Luong Cuong was elected as Vietnam's President with 91.67% of the vote during the 8th session of the National Assembly, replacing To Lam. Cuong, who began his military career in 1975 and achieved the rank of Major General by 2006, has held significant roles, including Chief of the General Department of Politics in the Vietnam People’s Army. He is expected to serve as President until 2026, taking on key responsibilities assigned by the party and the state.

Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces commander, has become the 8th President of Indonesia after winning the February 14 election with nearly 60% of the vote. He is focusing on policies such as providing free meals for schoolchildren, reflecting his commitment to improving social welfare. Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy and the most populous Muslim-majority nation, is now led by the 73-year-old leader.

Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time, marking a significant achievement for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as they secured their third consecutive term in the state. The oath was administered by Governor Bandaru Dattatreya in a ceremony that included prominent BJP leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Saini, a Dalit leader from Kurukshetra, successfully led the BJP to victory in the recent Assembly elections, reinforcing his influential role within the party and his previous experience as Haryana BJP chief and an MP since 1996.

Omar Abdullah, a prominent leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Coming from a political family, Omar Abdullah follows the legacy of his grandfather, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, and his father, Farooq Abdullah, who both held leadership roles in the region. With prior experience as a Union Minister and a Member of Parliament, Omar Abdullah's leadership represents a continuation of his family’s influence in the region's politics.

Claudia Sheinbaum made history as Mexico’s first female president, succeeding outgoing president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Her rise to leadership is a significant milestone, reflecting Mexico’s progress in gender equality in politics. Previously serving as the first female mayor of Mexico City, Sheinbaum’s presidency continues the progressive agenda of the Morena party, emphasizing social justice and political reform.