BJP has fielded 26/11 prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam as its candidate from Mumbai North Central seat, dropping two-term incumbent Poonam Mahajan from the contest. Nikam, a prominent presence on prime time TV during the trial of Ajmal Kasab as well as during the trial of the accused in the 1993 serial blasts, is expected to be a good fit for BJP’s “tough-on-terrorism” plank.

A CCTV footage of the accident showed the e-rickshaw driver trying to flee the scene after seeing the biker fall on the road

Farm unions continue to challenge BJP’s authority post-2022 state elections, focusing on influencing national polls. Protests spread across multiple states, emphasizing farmer issues and potential impact on political manifestos, indicating growing discontent and determination among farmers.