The Congress condemned the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during his Sonarpur visit, alleging inadequate security and BJP-backed politics of vendetta. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge urged authorities to ensure safety for opposition leaders and prevent political violence
Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his call to abolish Sanatana Dharma in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, calling it divisive. He also criticised protocol changes involving Tamil Thai Vazhthu and vowed the opposition would protect Tamil traditions while acting as a constructive democratic force
Left front was leading in 514 grama panchayats, five corporations and 11 district panchayats, prompting Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to attribute the good show to the people of the state