Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for making "anti-India" remarks abroad, accusing him of threatening national security and hurting sentiments. Shah criticized Gandhi for allegedly supporting anti-national agendas and making divisive statements, both in India and overseas. He claimed Gandhi's comments reveal the Congress party's politics of exploiting regional, religious, and linguistic differences. Shah's attack comes after Gandhi's recent foreign trips, where he made statements that Shah deemed detrimental to India's interests. The exchange highlights the escalating tensions between the ruling BJP and opposition Congress ahead of the upcoming elections.

Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury is in critical condition and on respiratory support at AIIMS in Delhi. He was admitted last month with an acute respiratory tract infection and is now on respiratory support in the intensive care unit. A team of doctors is closely monitoring his condition, which remains critical. The CPI(M) has issued a statement updating Yechury's health status, sparking concerns among party supporters and well-wishers. Yechury's health has been a subject of concern for some time, and his current condition is being closely watched by all.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second list of candidates for the Haryana assembly elections, naming nominees for 9 additional seats. The list includes Rita Bamaniya (Sadhaura), Krishan Bajaj (Thanesar), and 7 others. This brings the total number of AAP candidates announced so far to 29. The party had earlier declared candidates for 20 seats on Monday. The AAP is contesting the elections alone after talks with the Congress for a pre-poll alliance failed to materialize. The Haryana assembly has 90 seats and is due for polls soon.

During a discussion at the University of Texas, Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government for issues like unemployment and the RSS's influence. He highlighted India's dependence on Chinese goods and warned of social problems if job creation continues to decline. The BJP reacted strongly, accusing Gandhi of tarnishing India's image abroad. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called his actions akin to treason, while BJP spokesman Gaurav Bhatia accused Gandhi of weakening India by not speaking against China. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge defended Rahul, stating he has never insulted India.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, during a three-day US visit, criticized Prime Minister Modi, the BJP, and the RSS. Speaking in Herndon, Virginia, he claimed that the "fear spread by the BJP" before the 2024 elections had vanished. He mocked the "56-inch chest" image associated with Modi, calling it history. Gandhi accused the RSS of misunderstanding India's diversity, stating that they consider certain states, languages, and communities inferior. He reiterated that India is a union of diverse histories and traditions, as outlined in the Constitution.

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha has defended West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the wake of protests over the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Medical College and Hospital. Sinha criticized the opposition for politicizing the tragedy and argued that blaming the chief minister is unfair. He highlighted Banerjee's historic anti-rape bill and urged the Governor and Centre to support and pass it. Additionally, TMC MP Jawhar Sircar announced his resignation from Parliament, citing corruption and dissatisfaction with the government.

TMC MP Jawhar Sircar has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and active politics, expressing his dissatisfaction with the Bengal government's handling of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. In a letter to Mamata Banerjee, Sircar criticized the administration's lack of action against corruption and the mishandling of the protests in Kolkata. He emphasized the growing public outrage and lack of confidence in the government. BJP has used Sircar's resignation to attack the TMC-led administration, demanding strong action from Banerjee.

BJP has directed ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to refrain from commenting on wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. Phogat and Punia, who joined Congress ahead of the Haryana assembly polls, resigned from their railway jobs and were cleared to contest elections. Phogat will run from Julana constituency. Bhushan, facing sexual harassment charges, alleged that the protests against him were a Congress conspiracy led by the Hooda family. BJP aims to avoid controversy in the sensitive Haryana polls, as anti-incumbency and the "anti-Jat" factor challenge their electoral prospects.

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar resigned from his position on September 8, 2024, protesting the West Bengal government's handling of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College Hospital. In a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Sircar criticized internal party corruption and the government's inadequate response to public outrage. He expressed disappointment over the lack of personal communication with Banerjee and announced his intention to leave politics, urging the party to address corruption and justice issues to prevent communal forces from gaining influence.

Bajrang Punia has strongly criticized former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his comments on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification. Singh had claimed Phogat's loss was "God's punishment" and alleged she had cheated to reach the Olympics. Punia accused Singh of gloating over Phogat's loss and mocked those celebrating it. He also alleged that Singh's comments expose his mentality and criticized the BJP for allegedly shielding Singh and targeting wrestlers who spoke out. Punia, who recently joined Congress, defended Phogat and condemned Singh's remarks as harmful and disrespectful.