Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress have officially announced their alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Seat-sharing details for Delhi, Gujarat, and Haryana have been disclosed. In Gujarat, Congress will contest 24 seats, while AAP will have candidates in 2. Haryana sees Congress in 9 seats and AAP in 1. In Delhi, AAP takes the lead with 4 seats, and Congress with 3. Both parties are silent on Punjab, where AAP previously formed a government. The BJP criticizes the alliance as "politics of opportunism," emphasizing a trust crisis between Congress and AAP. Discussions for Assam are ongoing.

After INDIA alliance's recent seat-sharing success in Uttar Pradesh, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) finalize an arrangement for Delhi and beyond. AAP to contest four seats in Delhi, including South, West, New, and Northwest Delhi. Congress to field candidates in East, Northeast Delhi, and Chandni Chowk. Congress relinquishes claim on Bharuch in Gujarat, allowing AAP to contest, resolving earlier reluctance. Seat-sharing extends to Haryana, Assam, Goa, and Chandigarh. Bihar alliance discussions in final stages; announcement expected before March 3 rally in Patna. AAP alleges BJP's threat to arrest CM Kejriwal if AAP-Congress alliance forms.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accuses Modi government of financial terrorism, claiming BJP received substantial donations from 30 companies after federal probe agency raids. Kharge alleges the government manipulated nationalized banks to transfer ₹65 crore Congress donation, seizing it through income tax. Citing media reports, he contends BJP misused CBI, ED, and I-T departments for raids, leading to increased donations. Kharge accuses Modi government of looting opposition and coercing corporate donors. Congress vows to fight in court and people's court. Jairam Ramesh adds claims of forced donations and lack of transparency in BJP funding.

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya firmly stated, "I had said there is no need for Kamal Nath in our party, and that's why its doors were closed for him," dismissing speculation about Congress veteran Kamal Nath potentially switching to the BJP. Vijayvargiya emphasized that Kamal Nath is not welcomed into the party. This comes amid suspense surrounding Nath's political move, heightened by the recent visit to New Delhi. Despite speculations, a confidant denied Nath joining BJP. Meanwhile, local leaders from Nath's stronghold in Chhindwara district joined the BJP. Vijayvargiya dismissed comments from Digvijaya Singh, attributing them to frustration within the Congress.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee voiced support for a Sikh IPS officer allegedly labeled "Khalistani" by BJP activists. Denouncing the slur, she emphasized the officer's duty and drew a parallel, questioning if Muslim officers would be called Pakistani. The incident arose during a confrontation in North 24 Parganas, where police claimed BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari hurled the slur. Adhikari challenged the accusation, prompting police to initiate legal action. The altercation occurred amid ongoing unrest in Sandeshkhali, with arrests made in connection to violent protests. Banerjee's stance underscores her condemnation of religious vilification, spotlighting the importance of respecting diverse identities.

Rahul Gandhi's comments on Varanasi, alleging drunk individuals on the roads, drew criticism from Union Minister Smriti Irani. Irani questioned Rahul's upbringing, urging Sonia Gandhi to advise her son against such remarks. She remarked, "Congress's future is in darkness, but Uttar Pradesh's future is moving towards development. It is my advice to Sonia Gandhi that if she cannot give a good upbringing to her son, then at least ask him not to comment." UP Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh criticized Rahul's statements on public drinking, demanding an apology for cultural insensitivity and global image concerns.

West Bengal's BJP chief Suvendu Adhikari has challenged the police to prove within 24 hours their allegation that the 'Khalistani' slur was hurled at a Sikh IPS officer. IPS Jaspeet Singh, SSP Intelligence Branch had stopped BJP MLAs from entering restive areas at Dhamakhali when the altercation occured. Mamata Banerjee condemned the alleged slur, saying BJP's divisive politics has overstepped boundaries and every person in turban is not Khalistani. She vowed to protect Bengal's harmony. The officer too questioned being called Khalistani for simply wearing a turban. The controversy escalated after the police and CM condemned the alleged comments. Adhikari's challenge has intensified the clash between BJP and police over the alleged communal slur.

Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party disclosed its third list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, assigning contenders for five seats, including Varanasi, PM Narendra Modi's constituency. The move followed SP's final offer of 17 seats to Congress, up from 11, amidst negotiations. The total candidates announced by SP now stand at 32. Congress, seeking more seats, is yet to respond. In 2019, Congress contested solo in Uttar Pradesh, securing only one seat. With talks unsettled in key states like Bengal and Maharashtra, the political landscape remains uncertain ahead of the elections.

Sonia Gandhi secures an uncontested victory in Rajasthan's Rajya Sabha elections, becoming the second Gandhi family member to do so. The former Congress president, aged 77, elected unopposed after previously expressing her retirement from general elections. This marks her first term in the Upper House after five consecutive terms in the Lok Sabha. Chunnilal Garasiya and Madan Rathore of BJP also elected unopposed. Speculation arises about Priyanka Gandhi's potential entry into Raebareli constituency, following Sonia Gandhi's decision not to contest Lok Sabha polls. Congress now holds six seats, while BJP has four in the state.

Arvind Kejriwal expresses gratitude to the Supreme Court for declaring AAP's Kuldeep Kumar the winner in Chandigarh mayoral polls. Hailing it as a victory against BJP, Kejriwal emphasizes the significance of the ruling for democracy. AAP leaders celebrate the decision, highlighting the alleged electoral theft by BJP. Congress terms the SC ruling "historic." The court orders a recount, treating previously invalidated votes as valid. The decision overturns BJP's win and exposes flaws in the counting process, leading to the prosecution of the returning officer, a BJP leader.