The Nari Shakti forum, along with prominent political figures, staged a powerful demonstration in Delhi against the ongoing violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. Former BJP leader Nupur Sharma strongly denounced the persecution as genocide and called for immediate international action. The protest highlighted the urgent need for protection of minority communities and the need for global attention to the human rights crisis in Bangladesh.
A manager at a thread factory in Surat was apprehended for his involvement in a plan to assassinate BJP officials and a Sudarshan TV editor. The accused was found to have been in correspondence with individuals from Pakistan and Nepal in the plot, and materials related to the contract hit were discovered on his mobile devices. Police are investigating the matter and have revealed that this plot could have instigated communal violence during elections. A similar incident took place in Poonch earlier, where an Air Force soldier was killed in a terrorist attack on a convoy.
The three-day international conference held at Lloyd Engineering College in Greater Noida was inaugurated by JP Srivastava, director of Navratna company BHEL. With 20 different countries and 100 Indian universities participating, the conference focuses on the changes brought by Artificial Intelligence and the importance of balancing technology with environmental concerns. Special guests, including Dr. Ashirvattam Acharya and convener Dr. Arun Pratap Srivastava, emphasized the role of technology in various aspects and the need for proper utilization.
The BJP has issued a directive to its leaders and spokespersons to keep their campaign work controversy-free and refrain from attacking Opposition leaders. The party has specifically pointed out the election bonds scheme and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest as sensitive topics to avoid. Additionally, the party has asked its members to focus on touting the Modi government's achievements and vision for the future instead. This decision comes after a series of missteps by prominent faces and past incidents where controversial comments led to public backlash.
The Supreme Court criticized Tamil Nadu minister Udayanidhi Stalin for his controversial remarks about 'eradicating' Sanatana Dharma from the country. With Justice Dipankar Datta questioning Stalin's knowledge of the consequences of his words, the court heard the DMK leader's plea to club FIRs filed in different states. However, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Stalin, argued for the consolidation of the FIRs citing similar cases where the court allowed such a request.