Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faced controversy after gesturing at a police officer during a rally disruption by BJP workers in Belagavi. He also drew criticism from the BJP for suggesting India avoid war with Pakistan, prioritizing security. Siddaramaiah accused the BJP and media of misquoting him, clarifying he views war as a last resort.

The government has launched a multipronged counter-offensive online, blocking Pakistani channels and planning a global information campaign to counter misinformation

Kharge said that in this hour of crisis, everyone wants to fight together but BJP wants to spread venom and divide people