Union minister Amit Shah criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his comments on religious freedom, accusing him of supporting divisive forces. Shah condemned Gandhi’s remarks on reservations and accused the Congress party of threatening national security. These statements were made during an event at Georgetown University in the United States.

During his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge expressed optimism about the party’s chances in the upcoming assembly elections. He criticized BJP for relying on coalition partners and suggested that with 20 more Lok Sabha seats, opposition could have jailed BJP leaders. The BJP retorted by accusing Congress of maintaining an ‘Emergency mindset’.

According to the police, the assailants, armed with guns, abducted the dancers and took them to a house in the Kaptanganj area, where the assault happened