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West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said the protest faced by former chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Halisahar reflected public anger. Banerjee alleged her vehicle was attacked with stones, mud and slippers while visiting the family of a deceased TMC worker

Congress leader KC Venugopal on Sunday urged party leaders to exercise caution in public statements after remarks attributed to Shashi Tharoor about Rahul Gandhi’s student outreach programme. Venugopal said such comments could please the BJP and defended Gandhi’s engagement with Gen Z

A banner in Kolkata’s Salt Lake warned political leaders joining the BJP against engaging in extortion or corruption, threatening them with “egg therapy.” Former BJP mandal president Sanjoy Poira said the party should maintain zero tolerance for illegal activities amid opposition leader defections

The BJP launched Tiranga Yatra rallies across several states ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day, honouring freedom fighters and promoting patriotism. Leaders including Mohan Yadav, Yogi Adityanath, Brajesh Pathak and Sanjay Seth urged citizens to uphold the Tricolour and support Har Ghar Tiranga

A BJP delegation from Mizoram’s three autonomous district councils has urged the Centre to expedite the 125th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2019, pending in Parliament. Union minister Nityanand Rai assured the delegation of early action and a meeting on the Bill

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the party will contest the upcoming GHMC elections without any alliance in Telangana. He also dismissed reports of internal differences and claimed that leaders from other parties were keen to join the BJP.

CJP convener Abhijeet Dipke cited RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Gen Z protests and urged the BJP to address youth concerns. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said Bhagwat speaks for national interest, not any political party

Cockroach Janta Party convener Abhijeet Dipke alleged a lack of synchronisation between the BJP and RSS, citing Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on Gen Z protesters. He urged BJP leaders to follow the RSS chief's views and said the CJP would function as a pressure group

The BJD opposed a proposed 3,000 MW nuclear power plant in Odisha, alleging the BJP government is prioritising corporate interests over public safety. The party warned of statewide protests, citing concerns over nuclear risks, privatisation and inadequate government response

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with 37 BJP MPs during the Monsoon Session, discussing governance, parliamentary affairs and constituency feedback. The interaction is part of his regular outreach to lawmakers aimed at strengthening coordination and supporting the government's legislative agenda

The bypoll verdict conveys a larger political message, pointing to a broader shift in voter behaviour in Bihar

The Congress accused the BJP of targeting the Muslim community through bulldozer action in BJP-ruled states after a court acquitted 11 accused in the 2022 Khargone violence case. It demanded compensation for affected families and accountability for officials behind the demolitions

JD-U chief Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament a day after the BJP lost the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar. Kumar described it as a courtesy meeting amid renewed political focus following the surprise electoral setback

Prashant Kishor’s Bankipur bypoll victory sparked contrasting political reactions, with NDA leaders calling for introspection after BJP’s defeat, while Opposition parties described the result as evidence of shifting public sentiment and growing dissatisfaction with the ruling government in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the NDA’s parliamentary meeting, where ministers highlighted India’s sporting achievements, employment growth and welfare schemes. The gathering followed the BJP’s Bankipur bypoll defeat, with leaders reaffirming unity and participation from alliance partners

The BJP accused the Congress and INDIA bloc of disrupting Parliament's Monsoon Session, stalling legislative business and exposing alleged double standards on paper leaks and student protests. It also criticised the Opposition’s Ram temple protest, claiming it hurt Hindu religious sentiments

The BJP criticised the Karnataka Cabinet expansion, alleging that B Nagendra was rewarded despite corruption allegations and questioning the absence of women ministers. The party also claimed several districts were denied representation and highlighted dissent within the ruling Congress over the expansion.

The Congress and Goa Forward Party have begun preliminary discussions on reviving their alliance for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. The Aam Aadmi Party has also expressed willingness to join hands with like-minded parties to challenge the ruling BJP.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal claimed Rahul Gandhi feels threatened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's growing popularity among the youth. He also defended the Centre's examination reform measures, saying the BJP continues to enjoy strong support from Gen Z voters

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said all pending Citizenship (Amendment) Act applications would be cleared within six months, asserting the law grants citizenship, not takes it away, while accusing the previous TMC government of spreading misinformation about the legislation