Sunita Kejriwal, wife of jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, revealed the INDIA bloc's six promises during the 'Loktantra Bachao' rally in New Delhi. Pledges include 24-hour countrywide electricity, free electricity for the poor, and establishment of government schools and clinics in every village and mohalla. Additionally, farmers are assured MSP as per the Swaminathan Committee report, while Delhi's statehood is prioritized. Amidst opposition unity, leaders including Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi supported the rally. Sunita Kejriwal emphasized addressing India's plight, vowing to rectify Delhi's statehood issue if the INDIA bloc gains power.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP, stating they're globally embarrassed for arresting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Speaking at an opposition rally in Delhi, he slammed the BJP over electoral bonds, alleging unprecedented deceit. Yadav suggested the BJP's concern stems from losing power. He contrasted PM Modi's rally in Meerut with the opposition's in Delhi, interpreting it as a power shift. Yadav accused the BJP of deploying agencies like ED, CBI, and IT to manipulate donations, labeling their falsehoods unparalleled.

The Congress party disclosed receiving fresh notices from the Income-Tax department, citing demands of Rs 1,745 crore for assessment years 2014-15 to 2016-17. This, added to prior notices for assessment years 1994-95 and 2017-18 to 2020-21, brings the total demand to Rs 3,567 crores. Alleging "tax terrorism" by the ruling BJP government, the party claims these actions aim to financially weaken it ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Notably, these notices arrived shortly after the Congress criticized the government's financial strategies.

The CBI has closed its investigation into alleged aircraft leasing irregularities by the National Aviation Corporation of India Ltd. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh calls for PM Modi's apology over corruption allegations against the previous government. Ramesh alleges the case's closure is due to a BJP-NCP alliance, claiming former minister Praful Patel's BJP affiliation influenced the decision. He urges Modi to apologize to ex-PM Manmohan Singh and the nation, citing Modi's past focus on corruption accusations.

Opposition leaders, led by Congress's Jairam Ramesh, are gearing up for the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. They're rallying under the banner of the Save Democracy Rally, focusing on inflation, unemployment, inequality, and recent arrests of opposition figures like Arvind Kejriwal. This marks their first major gathering since Kejriwal's arrest over alleged excise policy irregularities. Leaders from AAP, Congress, Shiv Sena, Samajwadi Party, NCP, Trinamool Congress, JMM, and DMK will join forces to address concerns about democracy, economic hardships, and political targeting. Both party and traffic police preparations have intensified for the event.

During the Mint India Investment Summit & Awards 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized Prime Minister Modi's vision to rise above divisive politics of caste and religion. Rejecting their role in welfare programs, she stated, "There has not been one incident of caste or religious favoring." Sitharaman highlighted the Modi government's decade-long efforts to improve India's economy and global image, aiming to change perceptions and business practices. Addressing concerns about tax notices, she clarified the compliance timeline and digitization efforts, dismissing claims of harassment as routine procedures. These remarks come ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

In its 8th list of Lok Sabha election candidates, the BJP has introduced former diplomat Taranjit Sandhu to contest from Amritsar, while veteran actor Sunny Deol has been dropped from Gurdaspur. Notably, Congress defectors Preneet Kaur and Ravneet Singh Bittu are prominent in the BJP's lineup, with Kaur set to contest from Patiala and Bittu from Ludhiana. Additionally, Hans Raj Hans, currently the MP for Delhi's North-West constituency, has been relocated to Punjab for the Faridkot seat. The BJP's strategy also includes former AAP leader Sushil Kumar Rinku, who will compete from Jalandhar.

Tejaswini Gowda, who switched from Congress to BJP in 2014, rejoins Congress, citing BJP's disregard for democratic values. Welcomed by party leaders, she vows active participation in upcoming polls. Former journalist expresses confidence in Congress winning 23 out of 28 Karnataka seats. Previously an MLA and BJP spokesperson, her MLC tenure was to end in June 2024. She served as a Congress MP from 2004 to 2009, defeating former PM H D Deve Gowda. Her return marks a significant shift in Karnataka's political landscape ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

Kalpana Soren, wife of imprisoned ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, visited Sunita Kejriwal, spouse of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, in New Delhi. Both CMs are in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody. Kalpana extended solidarity to Sunita, emphasizing the challenges faced by their husbands. Atishi, a Delhi minister, hailed the meeting as a display of resilience against central agency pressures. Kejriwal alleges political vendetta by the ED, while Soren faces charges linked to a land scam. The arrests coincide with the election season, raising political tensions.

Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot faced a five-hour interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate regarding the alleged liquor scam. Gahlot, a part of the ministerial team behind the policy, denied any involvement in Goa's election campaign, where funds from the scam purportedly flowed. He reiterated that he never stayed at his allotted bungalow, where AAP's Vijay Nair reportedly resided. The ED, probing money trails leading to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, intensifies its scrutiny on AAP leaders, summoning those from Punjab and Goa. Gahlot maintains his innocence amid escalating allegations.