The Southern View brings key political and civic developments from South India. In Tamil Nadu, sharp political exchanges continue between the DMK, AIADMK, BJP, and TVK ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Kerala witnesses political backlash over the lynching of a migrant worker, with CPM blaming RSS-BJP and the state announcing compensation. In Telangana, the phone-tapping probe widens with possible summons to top BRS leadership, while another incident sparks outrage after a school principal allegedly ordered students to assault a junior. Karnataka sees cricket fans disappointed as Vijay Hazare Trophy matches are denied permission at Chinnaswamy Stadium, while Bengaluru's unsafe footpaths trigger fresh civic concerns after a viral video.