Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticised Rahul Gandhi for calling the 2024 Maharashtra polls a “blueprint for rigging.” He said Gandhi is insulting the people’s vote and making excuses ahead of the Bihar elections. Gandhi had raised doubts about a rise in voters, calling them “bogus.” Fadnavis replied, “Young voters are increasing every year — nothing unusual happened in 2024.” He added, “Rahul Gandhi must stop spreading doubt about democratic institutions.” Fadnavis shared data to counter voter fraud claims and said even opposition parties won in places with high turnout. “People will not forgive this insult,” he warned. (PC: Hindustan Times)

The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday rejected Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's claim that the Maharashtra Assembly elections were rigged to favour the BJP. Terming the allegations "absurd" and "unsubstantiated", the EC clarified that the elections were conducted transparently with polling agents from all parties present. No complaints of irregularities were raised during voting, it said. Rahul Gandhi, in an op-ed, alleged fake voter entries and biased election procedures. The EC responded that these claims had been addressed earlier, with data showing 40.81 lakh new voters added—not 70 lakh as alleged. The Congress-led INDIA bloc had won only 46 of 288 seats. (PC: India Today)

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was rushed to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla on Saturday after she felt unwell. Doctors performed several tests, including an MRI, to understand the cause of her condition. Sources say her condition is currently stable. Sonia Gandhi had been in Shimla when her health suddenly deteriorated. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is expected to visit her at the hospital. Earlier in February, Gandhi was also admitted to a hospital in Delhi due to abdominal issues, though doctors had then ruled out any serious concerns. (PC: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP-led NDA of “match-fixing” the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections through institutional manipulation. In an op-ed, he outlined a five-step model allegedly used to rig the polls, including inflating voter rolls and altering the Election Commission's appointment process. The BJP, which won a record 235 out of 288 seats, dismissed his claims as “disgraceful.” Gandhi criticised the removal of the Chief Justice from the selection panel for Election Commissioners, alleging loss of neutrality. The Election Commission has denied any wrongdoing, citing legal adherence and increased youth voter registration as reasons for roll expansion. (PC: NDTV)

A complaint has been filed against RCB star Virat Kohli following a deadly stampede during the team’s IPL victory celebration in Bengaluru. The stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium killed 11 people and injured over 50. Activist HM Venkatesh filed the complaint at Cubbon Park Police Station. Police said Kohli’s name will be examined under the existing case filed against RCB, KSCA, and event partner DNA Networks. Authorities say the RCB parade was announced without police clearance. Marketing head Nikhil Sosale was arrested, and three others were detained. The Karnataka government has suspended top police officers over security lapses. (PC: PTI )

The Allahabad High Court rejected Rahul Gandhi’s plea to quash a defamation case over his 2022 remark alleging Chinese troops were "thrashing Indian soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh." The court stated that Article 19 ensures free speech but does not permit defamatory statements against the Indian Army. The case was filed by retired BRO Director Uday Shankar Srivastava, who argued Gandhi’s comments insulted soldiers' honour. The court ruled that Srivastava, though retired, qualified as an "aggrieved person" under CrPC. The remarks were made during Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra. Trial court summons against Gandhi will now proceed. (PC: India Today)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ignited controversy by alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi “surrendered” after a call from Donald Trump during the India-Pakistan conflict post-Operation Sindoor. Speaking in Bhopal, Gandhi compared Modi unfavorably to Indira Gandhi, claiming she stood firm during the 1971 war even as the US sent its 7th Fleet. The BJP swiftly hit back, with spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accusing Rahul of insulting the PM and siding with Pakistan. “His heart beats for Pakistan,” Bhandari said, calling Gandhi “uncivilised” and questioning his patriotism. The political face-off has further polarized debate ahead of key parliamentary sessions. (PC: PTI )

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the first council of ministers meeting on June 4 at 4:30 pm, marking the government's highest-level discussion since the launch of Operation Sindoor. The operation was India’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 tourists were killed by the Resistance Front. India targeted nine terror camps across Pakistan and PoK. Amid growing political heat, the Opposition has demanded a special Parliament session, accusing the government of misleading the public. CDS Gen Anil Chauhan admitted to early "mistakes" in the operation but dismissed Pakistan's claims of downing multiple Indian jets as false. (PC: India Today)

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized the West Bengal government on Sunday over the arrest of influencer Sharmishta Panoli, calling it harassment and urging CM Mamata Banerjee not to turn Bengal into “North Korea.” Panoli was arrested by Kolkata Police from Gurugram for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through a now-deleted video. Ranaut argued that Panoli had apologized and shouldn't be "tortured" or have her career ruined. Politicians including Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari also voiced support. Panoli has been sent to judicial custody until June 13, sparking national debate over free speech and selective justice. (PC: X, IANS)

On May 31, 2025, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly politicizing Operation Sindoor and using cultural symbols for electoral gains. Singh questioned Modi's understanding of the significance of 'sindoor'—a traditional symbol of marital commitment—stating, "Do chutki sindoor ka mahatva aap kya jante hai, Modiji?" He accused the BJP of exploiting the symbol for vote-bank politics, particularly through the distribution of 'sindoor' during campaigns. Singh also condemned the use of Modi's image on railway tickets amid ongoing military operations, arguing that such actions trivialize national tragedies for self-promotion. The BJP dismissed Singh's remarks, accusing the AAP of undermining national morale and aligning with adversarial narratives. (PC: ANI)