Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi condemned the Modi government for alleged mismanagement of the Railway Ministry following the Kanchanjunga Express accident in West Bengal. At least 15 people died and around 60 were injured when a goods train collided with the passenger train. Kharge accused the government of prioritizing self-promotion over safety, calling it "utter mismanagement." Gandhi echoed these sentiments, blaming the rise in railway accidents on government negligence. They demanded immediate compensation for victims and criticized what they termed as a pattern of neglect in railway safety over the past decade.

The Congress party's Kerala unit sparked controversy by posting a sarcastic message on social media mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Pope Francis at the G7 summit in Italy. The now-deleted post included a photo of Modi with the Pope, accompanied by the caption, "Finally, the Pope got a chance to meet God!" This comment alluded to Modi's previous statement about being "sent by God." The BJP reacted strongly, condemning the Congress for insulting both Modi and the Pope. Kerala BJP leaders, including K Surendran and George Kurian, criticized the post as offensive and accused the Congress of demeaning nationalistic figures and hurting religious sentiments, particularly among Christians in Kerala.

The Opposition parties may field a candidate for the Speaker's post in the 18th Lok Sabha if they are not given the Deputy Speaker's post, sources told India Today TV. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24, with the Speaker election process starting on June 26. In the last Lok Sabha, the Deputy Speaker's office remained vacant. The INDIA bloc, having won 233 seats, aims to secure the Deputy Speaker's post. The Speaker's role is crucial, presiding over the House and joint parliamentary sessions, and overseeing legislative processes.

The RSS has dismissed rumors of a split with the BJP following remarks by its chief, Mohan Bhagwat. Bhagwat emphasized that a true 'sevak' should be humble and dignified, which some speculated was aimed at the BJP. RSS sources clarified that Bhagwat’s comments were not directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi or BJP leaders. They stated that his speech was consistent with past statements and was misinterpreted. Additionally, RSS distanced itself from Indresh Kumar's comments about the BJP's election performance, noting they were his personal views and not the organization's stance.

Annamalai responded sharply to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark that the NDA government under PM Modi was formed "by mistake" and could collapse soon. Kharge criticized the coalition’s lack of a majority after BJP secured 240 seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, necessitating alliances to govern. Annamalai dismissed Kharge’s comments as detached from reality, citing the government's democratic mandate. JDU’s Neeraj Kumar and RJD’s Ejaz Ahmad also weighed in, with the former comparing it to past Congress coalitions and the latter supporting Kharge’s assessment of Modi’s perceived lack of mandate.

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has stirred controversy by asserting that the Narendra Modi-led NDA government "may fall anytime," citing what he described as its formation through minority support. Kharge's remarks come in the wake of the BJP securing 240 seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, falling short of the majority mark of 272. He emphasized the fragility of the coalition, highlighting concerns over its stability and the opposition's INDIA bloc winning 234 seats. The statement has sparked reactions across political circles, with JD(U) leader KC Tyagi condemning Kharge for allegedly fostering an atmosphere of "anarchy and disbelief."

The Delhi High Court has instructed Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to delete a video of her husband addressing a court from her social media accounts. The court also directed platforms like X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram to remove related content. The video, linked to a March 28 court appearance concerning the Delhi liquor policy case, was shared widely online. This follows a PIL by advocate Vaibhav Singh, who cited a breach of court video conferencing rules. The court has scheduled the next hearing for July 9.

Prashant Kishor has strongly criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for touching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet, calling it a compromise of principles for personal gain. At a public meeting in Bhagalpur, Kishor accused Kumar of prioritizing power retention over Bihar's dignity and alleged that the Chief Minister's actions were aimed at securing continued support from the BJP for the 2025 assembly elections. Kishor, who previously worked with Kumar, asserted that the CM’s recent conduct contrasts sharply with his earlier political stance.

Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, handling Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, and Environment and Forests portfolios. Kalyan, the JanaSena Party chief, won his first Assembly seat in Pithapuram. In the N Chandrababu Naidu-led government, Dr. P Narayana retains Urban Development, while K Atchennaidu oversees Agriculture. N Lokesh Naidu, Naidu's son, takes charge of IT and HRD. Satya Kumar Yadav from BJP leads Health and Family Welfare. Three women ministers have been given significant portfolios in this new cabinet.

Ajit Doval has been reappointed as National Security Adviser (NSA) by the Modi government, with his term starting from June 10, 2024. A retired IPS officer, Doval first became NSA in 2014 and will continue to advise on national and international security. Dr. PK Mishra, a retired IAS officer, has also been reappointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Their appointments are co-terminus with the term of PM Modi or until further orders. Doval, known for his distinguished service, previously served as IB Chief and received the Kirti Chakra in 1988.