The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party, led by Mehbooba Mufti, has announced the candidates for eight assembly constituencies ahead of the 2024 polls. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding stringent laws against rape, while also meeting with Union ministers Amit Shah and JP Nadda. Following her statement "Bengal jalega, to poora Bharat jalega," Union Minister Chirag Paswan condemned the CM's words and called for the implementation of President's Rule in the state.