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Narendra Modi and leaders including Amit Shah extended greetings on Akshay Tritiya, highlighting its spiritual significance. The festival symbolizes prosperity, charity, and auspicious beginnings, with devotees performing rituals, fasting, and prayers for lasting well-being
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Bharatiya Janata Party criticised Opposition parties after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 on women’s reservation failed in Lok Sabha. PM Narendra Modi blamed Congress, DMK, TMC, and SP for blocking the Bill, calling it a setback to women’s representation efforts
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Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of using the women’s reservation bill to push delimitation, alleging a bid to weaken states, while attacking BJP and AIADMK during Tamil Nadu poll campaign rallies
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Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked the ruling DMK at a Coimbatore rally, framing the 2026 Assembly polls as a fight against dynasty politics, asserting the AIADMK-led NDA will oust the “anti-people” government, while praising Narendra Modi’s leadership
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sharply criticised Narendra Modi ahead of his national address, calling his speeches misleading and ineffective for the poor, while attacking the BJP over governance, communal politics, and the failed women’s reservation bill
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Rahul Gandhi alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi is controlled by Donald Trump through US deal and financial links, accusing him of selling national interests. He also claimed Modi seeks AIADMK power in Tamil Nadu to influence the state government system
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Rahul Gandhi, during a Lok Sabha debate, made a light-hearted remark that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi do not have a “wife issue”, while highlighting the influence of women in their lives and praising Priyanka Gandhi’s speech
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Narendra Modi urged Lok Sabha MPs to support the women’s reservation bill, appealing to protect ‘nari shakti’ sentiments and create history by granting 33% quota, alongside voting on delimitation and related bills to expand parliamentary representation.
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Shashi Tharoor criticised Narendra Modi for linking women’s reservation to delimitation, calling it “barbed wire” and warning it could become “political demonetisation”, urging immediate implementation of quota and wider consultation on delimitation reforms.
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Harivansh was elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha for a third term, becoming the first nominated member to hold the post, with leaders including Narendra Modi extending congratulations
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US President Donald Trump described his conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “very good,” highlighting discussions on bilateral ties and the West Asia conflict, with both leaders stressing the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all parties to unanimously pass the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, emphasizing women’s representation in policymaking. He stressed no delays after decades, offered opposition credit, and highlighted upcoming delimitation and increased parliamentary capacity reforms
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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s remarks comparing Telangana’s formation to Partition triggered a political controversy. While Telangana MPs remained silent in Parliament, BRS leaders strongly criticised the comments and demanded an unconditional apology from the BJP leadership.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Lok Sabha that the delimitation process before implementing the women’s quota will not discriminate against any state. He urged political unity, warned against politicisation, and stressed timely implementation of women’s reservation for stronger democracy
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan hailed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Amendment Bill 2026 as a historic step for women’s empowerment, saying it ensures 33% reservation in legislatures and reflects India’s growing commitment to gender equality.
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Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker pledged to strengthen India-Austria ties, focusing on innovation, trade, and sustainability. The leaders highlighted growing cooperation in emerging technologies, defence, and startups during Stocker’s first India visit in over four decades.
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Christian Stocker praised India as a reliable global partner, highlighting its strong international influence. Alongside Narendra Modi, he stressed diplomacy, trade growth, and deeper cooperation in technology, security, and defence ties.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an open letter to West Bengal voters on the Bengali New Year, criticised the Trinamool Congress regime and urged people to vote fearlessly, calling the upcoming Assembly elections a crucial moment for change
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Siddaramaiah submitted a memorandum to PM Narendra Modi seeking central funds and approvals for infrastructure, rail, water, and welfare projects, highlighting Karnataka’s economic contribution and pending development demands
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Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi over the India-US trade deal, alleging it will harm small industries, farmers and workers. At a rally in Murshidabad, he also accused the Trinamool Congress of corruption and helping BJP gain ground in Bengal