Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath targeted Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, calling them “two specimens” who flee the country during discussions. He denied deaths from codeine syrup, stating action will be taken under the NDPS Act and linking the biggest wholesaler to the SP’s tenure. Akhilesh Yadav criticized the personal attacks and alleged the racket originated from the Prime Minister’s constituency.

Chirag Gurjar, who is associated with the students’ group, has taken legal action in the matter.

Assam has been put on high alert amid unrest in Bangladesh, with CM Himanta Sarma saying the state is closely monitoring developments due to security and law-and-order concerns.