Rahul Gandhi presented evidence of mass voter deletions in Karnataka’s Aland constituency, alleging a coordinated, software-driven operation targeting Congress voters before the 2023 elections. He highlighted instances of fraudulent deletion applications, unusual timings, and the use of mobile numbers from outside Karnataka. Gandhi asserted that these deletions were strategically focused on Congress-stronghold booths, indicating a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise voters.

On September 15, the Karnataka HC dismissed the petitions challenging the government’s decision to invite Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Dasara mahotsav at Chamundeshwari temple.

The Bombay High Court on Thursday issued notices to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the seven persons acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including BJP MLA Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit.