Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has been asked to restrict his entourage to the minimum necessary during his upcoming three-day visit to Sikkim for Statehood Day on May 16. This request aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative for fuel conservation. Scindia, a Z-category protectee, is known to often travel with just one vehicle, avoiding elaborate convoys. In another political development, dissatisfaction is brewing among Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs regarding the appointment of Kalyan Banerjee as the chief whip, replacing Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. Many TMC MPs, particularly women, are concerned due to Banerjee's previous accusations of misbehavior towards female colleagues. The announcement of his appointment was made during an internal party meeting led by TMC chief Mamata Banerjee. Additionally, a recent gathering hosted by a Central government secretary for a Hanuman Puja turned unexpected as attendees found no religious arrangements, only Bollywood music, leading to confusion about the event's true purpose, which was a celebration of the host's wedding anniversary.