Advocate AP Singh's remarks to ANI about a pre-planned conspiracy at the Hathras stampede have sparked calls for further inquiry. Singh alleges unidentified individuals used poisonous substances to cause the stampede, and urges the Special Investigation Team to uncover those responsible. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also called for a judicial inquiry, emphasizing the need to determine if the stampede was an accident or a deliberate act. The state government's decision to conduct an inquiry reflects concerns over the incident's nature and potential involvement of outside forces.
During a campaign rally in Pune, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance for allegedly using deepfake videos to stoke social tensions in the country. He warned that they were attempting to steal the reservation of marginalized communities and give them to Muslims in an act of political appeasement. The PM urged the Election Commission to take strict action against those spreading fake videos and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and NCP chief Sharad Pawar of being responsible for Maharashtra's political instability.