MLA Nitesh Rane’s comments in Ulwe have caused a stir. He urged Hindus to engage in property transactions only with fellow Hindus and advised brokers to verify Aadhaar cards before any deal. AIMIM has started protesting, stating that his remarks violate the secular fabric of India and its Constitution.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addressed protesting junior doctors, urging them to return to work while promising to consider their demands sympathetically. She emphasized her personal connection and political past, pledging no action against the protesters and calling for swift justice in the RG Kar junior doctor’s case.

AAP leader Manish Sisodia cleared his stance stating that he would not occupy the Deputy CM’s chair until the ‘public approves his honesty.’