The third phase of Lok Sabha elections is an important round for Madhya Pradesh. It will determine the political future of three prominent figures — Jyotiraditya Scindia, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Digvijaya Singh. Scindia, who serves as the Union aviation minister, is back in Guna attempting to regain the family seat following his unexpected defeat to former aide K P Yadav in 2019.

In a flurry of political reactions, Rahul Gandhi’s shift to contest from Rae Bareli instead of Amethi sparked controversy. Prime Minister Modi mocked his decision, accusing him of fear and flight. Congress defended the move, calling it strategic. BJP leaders criticized Gandhi’s moves, while Smriti Irani claimed he didn’t belong in Rae Bareli. The absence of the Gandhi family in Amethi was seen as symbolic of Congress’s defeat.

Telangana Police on Friday filed a closure report in the Rohith Vemula death case and gave a clean chit to all the accused.