After the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed following intense debates, legal disputes have emerged with multiple petitions filed in the Supreme Court claiming the bill is unconstitutional. Petitioners argue the changes infringe upon Muslim minority rights and undermine the autonomy of their religious institutions.

Prime Minister Modi refuted Chief Minister Stalin’s claim of fund neglect, stating the central government allocated triple the funds for Tamil Nadu’s development compared to the prior decade. Despite Stalin’s assertions, Modi highlighted substantial financial and infrastructure investment in the state.

Some Congress MLAs and ministers have raised concerns over Shivakumar holding dual roles, stressing that the party should honour its policy of ‘one person, one post’.