Both parties trained guns at one another after the BJP alleged that Rahul Gandhi refused to wear the traditional Assamese scarf given to all the guests at a reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu. BJP called it an insult to the northeast, with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma snubbing what he called the attitude of the “de facto supremo”.

Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned, citing deep disagreement with UGC regulations he deemed divisive and a threat to academic harmony. He alleged the new rules could foment caste discontent and lead to atrocities against Brahmins. Agnihotri also claimed he was held hostage at the District Magistrate’s residence, allegations refuted by the DM. Political leaders expressed concern over administrative pressure.

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