Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of staging a Chhath Puja ‘drama,’ alleging a special pipe was used for his Yamuna bath. Gandhi also criticized Modi for distracting youth with social media, diverting attention from unemployment and health issues. This exchange occurs amidst a heated Bihar election campaign where Modi had previously targeted the opposition over the festival.

The talks, being held in Auckland from November 3 to 7, aim to advance discussions on building a balanced, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial partnership between the nations.

On the controversy surrounding Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged Pakistan links, CM Sarma said that his priority remains the investigation into Zubeen Garg’s mysterious death.