CPI-M speculation grows over new general secretary

Speculation is growing in the CPI-M party as they prepare for their upcoming congress next month. This comes after the passing of Sitaram Yechury, leaving the position of general secretary open. Currently, Prakash Karat is serving as the interim coordinator. However, MA Baby is being mentioned as a strong candidate for the role due to his experience and seniority. Party insiders are curious about whether MA Baby will indeed step into the position or if the discussions surrounding him are premature. The 75-year-old age limit for top party positions has also ruled out many potential contenders. In other news, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been invited to speak at Harvard Kennedy School. He will address Indian students on the topic "The vision of Bihar — Educated, Developed and Able." The speech is scheduled to take place online in April. Additionally, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, visited the Indian Parliament. He met with various ministers, including Health Minister JP Nadda and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This visit echoes similar high-profile visits in the past, such as Google CEO Sundar Pichai meeting with former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.