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.

BJP leader Brij Bhushan Singh accused Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat of cheating to attend the Tokyo Olympics. He claimed she didn't win a medal because "God punished her." Singh's remarks follow Phogat's political entry into the Congress party, where she was announced as the candidate for the Haryana Assembly elections. Bhushan alleged that Phogat took another wrestler's spot at the Olympics by manipulating trials. He also accused Bajrang Punia of participating in the Asian Games without trials. Both Phogat and Punia had led the protests against Bhushan last year over sexual harassment allegations.

Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will contest the Haryana Assembly election from the Julana seat after joining the Congress Party. Her candidacy was confirmed during the party's Central Election Committee meeting. Meanwhile, fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia has been appointed Working Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress. Both athletes had protested against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in 2023. Phogat emphasized her commitment to fighting for athletes' rights and expressed pride in joining Congress. Talks of a Congress-AAP alliance in Haryana are ongoing.

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined Congress on Friday ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls. Phogat criticized the BJP for its treatment of wrestlers during their protest against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. She accused the BJP of spreading lies about their careers and praised Congress for supporting them during tough times. Punia echoed her sentiments, accusing the BJP of siding with injustice. Phogat expressed pride in joining Congress, calling it a stand against injustice towards women, especially after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) released a video to counter claims that Kolkata Police offered a bribe to the parents of a doctor allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. In the video, the victim's father denied these allegations, calling them lies. TMC leader Shashi Panja accused the BJP of politicizing the tragedy for their gain. The BJP was blamed for spreading false information, with Panja pointing to the party's IT cell. The doctor's death on August 9 sparked protests, leading to strikes by junior doctors across West Bengal.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who joined the Congress party on Friday, will contest the Haryana Assembly elections from the Julana seat, sources confirmed. Phogat, known for her achievements in wrestling, announced she is starting a new chapter in politics and hopes to improve the conditions for sportspersons. She criticized the BJP for its treatment of wrestlers during protests against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Bajrang Punia, who joined the Congress alongside Phogat, will not run in the elections. Phogat retired from wrestling after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.

The BJP has released its 25-point manifesto for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. Union home minister Amit Shah highlighted the party's plans for the region, including financial aid for women, free gas cylinders, and a ₹3,000 travel allowance for students. The manifesto also focuses on ending terrorism, boosting local businesses, and improving infrastructure. Plans include developing an IT hub in Jammu, modern tourist spots, and a riverfront. The BJP also aims to support farmers, expand healthcare, and rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits while tackling illegal settlements.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has countered bribery allegations in the RG Kar rape-murder case by releasing a video of the victim’s parents, who deny claims of police bribery. The video, recorded last month, features the victim’s father rejecting bribery accusations, calling them "baseless rumours." TMC leader Shashi Panja accused the BJP of exploiting the tragedy for political gain and condemned the spread of "fake" videos by BJP's IT cell. The BJP has been criticized for politicizing the issue and attempting to undermine the pursuit of justice for the victim.

Rahul Gandhi has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the collapse of a 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra. The Congress leader called it an insult to the warrior king. Gandhi claimed corruption in the statue's construction and said the contract was given to an RSS member. He questioned why PM Modi apologized, suggesting he knew about the corruption. Sculptor Jaydeep Apte and consultant Chetan Patil have been arrested. The opposition claims Apte has connections with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son. Gandhi urged PM Modi to apologize to the people of Maharashtra.