Demonstrations are planned in major cities of Punjab, including Amritsar, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Moga, Patiala, and Tarn Taran, among other districts.

Some of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC’s MPs have expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership and were seen meeting BJP in New Delhi on Monday. At least 12 such MPs held private meetings with the BJP that formed the state government last month.

Reports of an alleged attack on a vessel carrying Indian seafarers near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz have sparked concern. The Shipping Ministry has finally come forward and issued a statement clarifying the situation and outlining the latest developments.