The BJP has accused Mamata Banerjee of failing to act firmly against rape cases in West Bengal and set up fast track courts in the state. BJP reacted after Mamata shot off second letter to PM Modi expressing concern over the lack of central legislation for rape. The West Bengal chief minister said Union minister Annapurna Devi’s reply to her letter was “generic which barely attended the gravity of the issue.”

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