Mamata Banerjee avoided questions about Rahul Gandhi’s candidacy for PM in 2029, stating, “We are one family.” The TMC chief suggested a national role following the INDIA bloc meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Delhi Police on Thursday clarified that no group has been given permission to protest against the Election Commission at Jantar Mantar this week, while also ramping up security across Lutyens’ Delhi amid fears of large gatherings.

PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries, recalling Gandhi’s Swadeshi ideals and Shastri’s “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” message.