The BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi for allegedly not greeting President Droupadi Murmu during her Constitution Day address in Parliament. BJP leader Amit Malviya said, “Rahul Gandhi is so arrogant that he did not even greet the President. Just because she comes from the tribal community, is a woman, and Rahul Gandhi is the prince of Congress?” Another leader, Pradeep Bhandari, accused the Gandhi family of disrespecting tribals, saying, “Why does the Vadra Gandhi family hate tribals so much?” President Murmu’s speech focused on the Constitution's role in achieving social justice and lauded government efforts for weaker sections of society.

Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister on Tuesday but will continue as caretaker CM until a new leader is chosen. The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition won 235 of 288 seats in the recent Assembly elections, but there is no consensus on the next CM. Shiv Sena wants Shinde to stay, crediting him for the success of schemes like Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. However, the BJP, which secured 132 seats, its best-ever in Maharashtra, is backing Devendra Fadnavis for the role. Discussions are ongoing to finalize the leadership for the new government.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will meet Governor Santosh Gangwar at 4 pm today to stake his claim to form the government after leading the JMM alliance to a decisive victory in the state assembly elections. The JMM alliance secured 56 out of 81 seats, far surpassing the majority mark of 41. Soren’s alliance outperformed the BJP-led NDA, which won only 24 seats. Soren has promised to continue his efforts to build a "Golden Jharkhand." This victory marks the first time an incumbent government has been re-elected after completing a full term in Jharkhand.

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a resounding victory in Maharashtra, winning over 230 of 288 assembly seats. With this landslide, the leadership battle between Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and current CM Eknath Shinde has intensified. BJP, the largest party with 132 seats, is pushing for Fadnavis, while Shinde’s supporters cite his role in ensuring alliance stability. Senior BJP leaders, including Chandrakant Patil, have endorsed Fadnavis, but the final decision rests with the BJP central parliamentary board. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) managed just 46 seats, marking a significant setback for Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Shiv Sena (UBT).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP-led Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra, securing 230 of 288 Assembly seats. He declared the "Ek hain toh safe hain" slogan as the country's new "maha-mantra" for unity, emphasizing its rejection of divisive politics. Modi criticized Congress and the INDIA bloc for attempting to divide society by caste and region. Highlighting this as the BJP's third consecutive triumph in Maharashtra, Modi called it the biggest victory in 50 years. He praised voters from all sections for supporting the BJP-NDA, claiming it as a blow to Congress's divisive agenda.

Priyanka Gandhi is poised to outperform her brother, Rahul Gandhi, in the Wayanad bypoll, with a lead of over 4 lakh votes. Priyanka secured 6,17,942 votes, significantly ahead of CPI's Sathyan Mokeri and BJP’s Navya Haridas. Rahul had previously won the seat in 2024 with 6,47,445 votes and a margin of 3,64,422. The bypoll was triggered after Rahul vacated the seat to retain Raebareli. Congress leaders have expressed confidence that Priyanka will surpass Rahul’s record and make a significant impact in Parliament. Priyanka expressed gratitude to voters, vowing to be their voice in the Lok Sabha.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde thanked voters as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is set for a landslide victory in the state assembly elections. With leads in 218 of 288 seats, Mahayuti is poised to form the government. Shinde, while addressing speculation about his deputy Devendra Fadnavis being the BJP's CM choice, stated, “No decision on Chief Minister candidate has been taken yet.” He added that the alliance's parties would meet after the final results to decide. Shinde celebrated the victory with party workers, emphasizing the support of Maharashtra’s common people, farmers, and women voters.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), part of the INDIA alliance, is set to form its third consecutive government, securing leads in 55+ seats, well above the 42-seat majority mark. Defying exit poll predictions and overcoming challenges such as Soren's arrest in a money laundering case, the party retained its stronghold across key regions like Chota Nagpur and Santhal Pargana. JMM's campaign, focused on welfare schemes like Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana and tribal pride, resonated with women voters, evident in high female turnout. Meanwhile, BJP's campaign targeting illegal immigration failed to gain traction, securing only 23 seats.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis credited Mahayuti’s Assembly election victory to public acceptance of Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s NCP as the “real” factions. He emphasized the alliance’s unity, stating, “No row over the Chief Minister’s post; leaders will decide together.” Calling himself a “modern-day Abhimanyu,” Fadnavis credited teamwork for the win. He thanked voters for supporting the slogan "Ek hain toh safe hain," showcasing unity under Mahayuti. The win, he noted, reflects strong backing for PM Modi, Shinde, and Pawar's leadership.

Maharashtra's Assembly elections saw Mahayuti, led by BJP, winning a massive mandate with 215 seats, while the MVA opposition secured 65. Amid the results, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena UBT raised doubts about the fairness of EVMs. In Jharkhand, the JMM-led INDIA bloc overtook the BJP-led NDA, with INDIA securing 52 seats out of 81, ensuring its return to power. BJP, trailing at 29 seats, faced a major setback. The fate of key leaders, including Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis, was decided, with BJP claiming a historic achievement in Maharashtra.