Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned if taking a dip in the Ganga could end poverty. He accused BJP leaders of using faith for show during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Speaking at a rally in Madhya Pradesh, Kharge said, "Does this fill hungry stomachs?" He apologised if his remarks hurt anyone's faith but criticised spending money on such acts while the poor suffer. BJP leader Sambit Patra responded, calling Kharge's words anti-Hindu. He defended BJP leaders' faith and accused Congress of disrespecting Hindu beliefs. The comments have sparked a political row, with both parties trading barbs.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to remove illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators from Delhi and clean the Yamuna River within three years if the BJP wins the upcoming Delhi elections. At a rally in Narela, Shah criticized the AAP's governance and claimed that Delhi had worsened under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership. He pledged the development of the Yamuna riverfront, similar to the Sabarmati. Shah also labeled AAP as the “Aawaidh Aamdaniwali Party” and accused them of corruption. The Yamuna’s poor state remains a major issue in the election campaigns.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath called dividing society by caste, region, or language “nothing less than treason.” Speaking at Maha Kumbh 2025, he praised PM Modi for ensuring the rights of underprivileged groups in the last decade. Adityanath said schemes like free ration, housing for the poor, and electricity connections reflect the government’s commitment to unity and development for all. He warned against political attempts to divide people and urged followers of Sanatan Dharma to stay vigilant. Adityanath emphasised the need to strengthen India by ensuring justice for Dalits and backward communities without discrimination.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, calling him a liar who breaks promises. Speaking at a press conference, Shah said Kejriwal’s government failed to deliver on clean water, cleaning the Yamuna, and other promises. He accused Kejriwal of opening liquor shops near schools and temples and being involved in scams like the Liquor Scam and the Delhi Jal Board scam. Shah compared Kejriwal with PM Modi, saying the BJP works on fulfilling promises. He also mocked Kejriwal for not taking a promised dip in the Yamuna after claiming he would clean the river.

BJP New Delhi assembly candidate Parvesh Verma took a boat ride on the Yamuna, carrying a life-size cut-out of ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal. The cut-out depicted Kejriwal holding his ears with the slogan, "Main fail ho gaya... mujhe vote mat dena," referencing his unfulfilled promise of cleaning the Yamuna by 2025. Verma criticized AAP’s failures and proposed measures for cleaning the river. The issue of Yamuna pollution has become a central topic in Delhi’s 2025 assembly elections. Congress and Samajwadi Party also weighed in, criticizing BJP and AAP for politicizing river pollution.

As Delhi elections approach, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) intensified its campaign with a controversial poster featuring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alongside PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah under the tagline, "Kejriwal's honesty will outweigh all the dishonest people." This marked the first time Rahul Gandhi was included in AAP's political posters. The move followed Gandhi’s criticism of AAP’s governance model, comparing it unfavorably to Sheila Dikshit’s tenure. AAP and Congress, allies in the INDIA opposition bloc, are contesting separately, fueling a triangular battle with the BJP in Delhi's February 5 elections.

Rahul Gandhi's social media post on Netaji's birth anniversary triggered political uproar. By mentioning August 18, 1945, as Bose's death date, he invited criticism from BJP, Trinamool Congress, and Forward Bloc. The parties argued that no conclusive evidence exists about Bose's death in the Taihoku plane crash. BJP demanded an apology, while Trinamool called the statement unsupportable. Forward Bloc termed Gandhi's action "uncivilized," highlighting the ongoing mystery surrounding Netaji's disappearance and challenging the unverified death narrative.

In Manipur, the Janata Dal (United) withdrew support from the BJP-led government as its lone MLA, Md. Abdul Nasir, moved to the Opposition benches. This follows the defection of 5 out of 6 JDU MLAs to the BJP after the 2022 state elections. While this shift won't affect the BJP's majority, it signals political discord as Nitish Kumar's JDU plays a key role in the INDIA bloc. Ksh Biren Singh, JDU’s state leader, confirmed the move through a letter to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. BJP currently holds 37 seats in the 60-member Assembly, supported by allies and Independents.

BJP leader Parvesh Verma accused AAP's Arvind Kejriwal of installing Chinese CCTV cameras in Delhi slums, claiming they pose a security threat. He also alleged misuse of Punjab government resources, including vehicles and workers, for Delhi Assembly elections. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called Verma's remarks insulting to Punjabis and demanded an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Kejriwal also criticized the BJP, saying their statements disrespected Punjabi refugees who settled in Delhi after Partition. Delhi Assembly elections will take place on February 5, with results to be announced on February 8.

A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction, saying, "If the case stayed with us, we would have ensured death penalty long back." The victim’s parents, rejecting ₹17 lakh compensation ordered by the court, stated, "We want justice, not money." Allegations of a government cover-up persist, with protesting doctors claiming, "Roy didn’t act alone." The court noted the crime did not qualify as 'rarest of rare' for a death sentence, sparking continued nationwide outrage.