New Leaders in Indian States

May 11, 2026, 20:30
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Many states in India have new leaders after the elections.

Main Body

In West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari is the new leader. He wants to use national health and gas plans. He also wants to build fences at the border. In Kerala and Tamil Nadu, parties have problems. In Kerala, the Congress party cannot choose a leader. In Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK party is fighting and some people want the leader to leave. In Assam and Uttar Pradesh, the BJP party is strong. Himanta Biswa Sarma is the leader in Assam. Yogi Adityanath has a very large team of ministers in Uttar Pradesh.

Conclusion

The BJP party is strong in the north and east. Other parties in the south have many problems.

Learning

🚩 Who is doing what?

Look at how the text describes people and their roles. This is the easiest way to talk about jobs or positions in English.

The Pattern: [Person] is the [Role]

  • Suvendu Adhikari β†’ is the new leader
  • Himanta Biswa Sarma β†’ is the leader

πŸ› οΈ Action Words (Want vs. Have)

Notice the difference between desire and possession:

  1. WANTS (A dream or a plan)

    • He wants to use...
    • He wants to build...

  2. HAS/HAVE (Something they already possess)

    • Yogi Adityanath has a large team...
    • Parties have problems...

🌍 Directions

To reach A2, you must know where things are. The text uses these simply:

  • North (Top)
  • East (Right)
  • South (Bottom)

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
a person who leads or commands a group
Example:The new leader will guide the country.
elections (n.)
a formal voting process to choose leaders
Example:The elections were held last month.
border (n.)
a line that separates two places
Example:The border between the two states is marked by a flag.
fence (n.)
a barrier made of posts and boards to enclose an area
Example:They installed a fence around the garden.
party (n.)
a group of people with a common political goal
Example:The party plans to hold a rally.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation that needs a solution
Example:There is a problem with the water supply.
team (n.)
a group of people working together
Example:The team worked hard to finish the project.
minister (n.)
a government official who helps make decisions
Example:The minister announced new policies.
strong (adj.)
having power or influence
Example:The company is strong in the market.
north (n.)
the upper direction on a map
Example:The north side of the city is very busy.