Arvind Kejriwal's counsel informed the Supreme Court that his arrest lacked legal basis, citing absence from official documents and no prior questioning. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi emphasized the need to establish guilt, not mere suspicion, as per the anti-money laundering law. Kejriwal, currently in Tihar jail, challenges his arrest, arguing its political agenda. Refuting allegations of non-cooperation, his affidavit accuses the Central government of misusing investigative agencies for political gains. Despite summonses, Kejriwal's counsel maintains his absence was not grounds for arrest, as the Delhi Chief Minister contends his arrest is an abuse of power.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita, and Minister Atishi met him in Tihar Jail. Atishi revealed Kejriwal's concerns centered on Delhi's well-being, particularly education, healthcare, and water supply. He pledged ₹1000 for Delhi women and emphasized adequate water provision for the impending summer. Initially denied visitation, Sunita was permitted after legal intervention. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's upcoming meeting highlights support for Kejriwal. This meeting showcases Kejriwal's unwavering dedication to Delhi's welfare despite his confinement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead a mega rally, 'Maha Vijay Sankalp Sabha,' today in Pune, Maharashtra, in support of Mahayuti candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Scheduled at the Racecourse Ground from 4 pm to 9 pm, the event anticipates a crowd of around two lakh attendees. The rally aims to bolster the campaigns of BJP's Murlidhar Mohol, NCP's Sunetra Pawar and Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil, and Shiv Sena's Shrirang Barne. Amidst preparations, Pune Police issued traffic diversions and parking instructions for smooth facilitation. PM Modi will stay at Raj Bhavan post-event.

An FIR has been lodged after the BJP accused several Congress social media handles of sharing a doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah advocating for the end of SC/ST reservation. BJP asserts the original video discussed removing "unconstitutional" reservation for Muslims in Telangana, not SC/ST reservation. Delhi Police requested information from Twitter and Facebook about the account posting the edited video. BJP warns of legal action against those spreading the fake video. The controversy escalates amidst election tensions, with BJP aiming to file FIRs nationwide.            

Former Finance Minister Chidambaram asserts India's inevitability as the world's third largest economy, regardless of the Prime Minister. Dismissing it as not magic but simple math, he points to India's vast population. While he doesn't provide a timeline, Chidambaram stresses India's economic trajectory due to its sheer size. He also underscores the importance of per capita income over GDP, noting India's low global ranking. This stance challenges political rhetoric and emphasizes economic fundamentals in India's growth story.            

Shiv Sena Member of Parliament, Sanjay Raut, issued a response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement suggesting the possibility of "5 PMs in five years" if the INDIA bloc wins the Lok Sabha election. Raut emphasized the bloc's right to choose its Prime Minister, highlighting the commitment to prevent any drift towards dictatorship. He went further to express readiness to have multiple Prime Ministers in a single year if necessary. Raut also expressed confidence in the INDIA bloc's victory, contrasting with PM Modi's claims of NDA's lead. In Maharashtra, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition, consisting of Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, is gearing up for the Lok Sabha polls, with Shiv Sena contesting 21 seats, Congress 17, and NCP 10.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized Congress for allegedly ignoring atrocities by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb during a rally in Karnataka. Modi exclaimed, "The Congress ka shehzada does not remember the atrocities of Aurangzeb, who destroyed and desecrated hundreds of our temples." He accused Congress of appeasement politics and questioned Rahul Gandhi's silence on Aurangzeb's actions. Modi's remarks underscored the significance of historical narratives in contemporary political discourse, especially during election campaigning.

The Election Commission asked AAP to change its campaign song due to repeated references to Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, which it says casts doubt on the judiciary. AAP claims BJP conspiracy, while EC cites violation of guidelines. Atishi accuses EC of bias, stating it ignores BJP's Model Code of Conduct violations. BJP demands Kejriwal's resignation, but AAP vows he'll govern from jail. EC's decision sparks political controversy ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

Arvinder Singh Lovely steps down as Delhi Congress chief, citing interference from party's general secretary in-charge, Deepak Babaria. In his resignation letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lovely expressed feeling "handicapped" due to pressure to expel leaders opposed to Babaria's leadership. He highlighted objections to the Congress-AAP alliance in Delhi and alleged disrespect from alliance candidates Udit Raj and Kanhaiya Kumar. Lovely served under Sheila Dikshit and briefly joined BJP in 2017 before returning to Congress in 2018. His resignation underscores internal turmoil within Delhi Congress ahead of elections.

The Congress Central Election Committee discusses Amethi and Raebareli candidates, advocating for Rahul Gandhi in Amethi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Raebareli. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge will make the final decision. Both constituencies, once Congress strongholds, face scrutiny after BJP's Smriti Irani's 2019 victory in Amethi. Rahul Gandhi's potential candidacy in Amethi gains traction after the Wayanad vote. Kharge assures the suspense will end soon. In 2019, Rahul contested from Amethi and Wayanad, losing the former. BJP criticized his dual candidacy, alleging abandonment of Amethi.