Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant remarked feeling “nauseous” sitting next to NCP leaders, escalating tensions within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti coalition. The NCP (SP) criticised the comment, calling for Sawant’s removal or coalition exit. These developments underscore internal dissatisfaction and the coalition’s poor recent electoral performance, adding to the discord.

Dhankhar also slammed Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Kapil Sibal for stating in a purported SCBA resolution that the tragic incident was a “symptomatic malaise” and suggesting that such incidents are commonplace

In the letter, Gopal Rai told Bhupender Yadav that he believes it is imperative to assess the feasibility of artificial rain keeping in mind the city’s air quality in winter, particularly around Diwali.