Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, during a three-day US visit, criticized Prime Minister Modi, the BJP, and the RSS. Speaking in Herndon, Virginia, he claimed that the "fear spread by the BJP" before the 2024 elections had vanished. He mocked the "56-inch chest" image associated with Modi, calling it history. Gandhi accused the RSS of misunderstanding India's diversity, stating that they consider certain states, languages, and communities inferior. He reiterated that India is a union of diverse histories and traditions, as outlined in the Constitution.

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha has defended West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the wake of protests over the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Medical College and Hospital. Sinha criticized the opposition for politicizing the tragedy and argued that blaming the chief minister is unfair. He highlighted Banerjee's historic anti-rape bill and urged the Governor and Centre to support and pass it. Additionally, TMC MP Jawhar Sircar announced his resignation from Parliament, citing corruption and dissatisfaction with the government.

TMC MP Jawhar Sircar has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and active politics, expressing his dissatisfaction with the Bengal government's handling of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. In a letter to Mamata Banerjee, Sircar criticized the administration's lack of action against corruption and the mishandling of the protests in Kolkata. He emphasized the growing public outrage and lack of confidence in the government. BJP has used Sircar's resignation to attack the TMC-led administration, demanding strong action from Banerjee.

BJP has directed ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to refrain from commenting on wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. Phogat and Punia, who joined Congress ahead of the Haryana assembly polls, resigned from their railway jobs and were cleared to contest elections. Phogat will run from Julana constituency. Bhushan, facing sexual harassment charges, alleged that the protests against him were a Congress conspiracy led by the Hooda family. BJP aims to avoid controversy in the sensitive Haryana polls, as anti-incumbency and the "anti-Jat" factor challenge their electoral prospects.

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar resigned from his position on September 8, 2024, protesting the West Bengal government's handling of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College Hospital. In a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Sircar criticized internal party corruption and the government's inadequate response to public outrage. He expressed disappointment over the lack of personal communication with Banerjee and announced his intention to leave politics, urging the party to address corruption and justice issues to prevent communal forces from gaining influence.

Bajrang Punia has strongly criticized former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his comments on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification. Singh had claimed Phogat's loss was "God's punishment" and alleged she had cheated to reach the Olympics. Punia accused Singh of gloating over Phogat's loss and mocked those celebrating it. He also alleged that Singh's comments expose his mentality and criticized the BJP for allegedly shielding Singh and targeting wrestlers who spoke out. Punia, who recently joined Congress, defended Phogat and condemned Singh's remarks as harmful and disrespectful.

BJP leader Brij Bhushan Singh accused Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat of cheating to attend the Tokyo Olympics. He claimed she didn't win a medal because "God punished her." Singh's remarks follow Phogat's political entry into the Congress party, where she was announced as the candidate for the Haryana Assembly elections. Bhushan alleged that Phogat took another wrestler's spot at the Olympics by manipulating trials. He also accused Bajrang Punia of participating in the Asian Games without trials. Both Phogat and Punia had led the protests against Bhushan last year over sexual harassment allegations.

Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will contest the Haryana Assembly election from the Julana seat after joining the Congress Party. Her candidacy was confirmed during the party's Central Election Committee meeting. Meanwhile, fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia has been appointed Working Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress. Both athletes had protested against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in 2023. Phogat emphasized her commitment to fighting for athletes' rights and expressed pride in joining Congress. Talks of a Congress-AAP alliance in Haryana are ongoing.

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined Congress on Friday ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls. Phogat criticized the BJP for its treatment of wrestlers during their protest against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. She accused the BJP of spreading lies about their careers and praised Congress for supporting them during tough times. Punia echoed her sentiments, accusing the BJP of siding with injustice. Phogat expressed pride in joining Congress, calling it a stand against injustice towards women, especially after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) released a video to counter claims that Kolkata Police offered a bribe to the parents of a doctor allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. In the video, the victim's father denied these allegations, calling them lies. TMC leader Shashi Panja accused the BJP of politicizing the tragedy for their gain. The BJP was blamed for spreading false information, with Panja pointing to the party's IT cell. The doctor's death on August 9 sparked protests, leading to strikes by junior doctors across West Bengal.