BJP Minister Dilip Jaiswal resigned ahead of Bihar's cabinet expansion. His resignation is seen as a strategic move to accommodate new members in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle. Jaiswal's departure is expected to influence the political dynamics within the state government. The BJP aims to strengthen its position by inducting new faces into the cabinet. This development has sparked discussions about the party's future strategies and the potential impact on governance in Bihar. The cabinet expansion is anticipated to address various administrative challenges and enhance the party's representation in the state.

Atishi defended AAP’s scrapped liquor policy, blaming BJP for obstructing its revenue goals. She claimed the Centre, CBI, and ED disrupted implementation by filing cases against AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. “The CAG report confirms the policy was transparent and aimed at stopping black sales,” Atishi said. She argued BJP critics follow “headquarters pointers” instead of facts. The new policy had projected ₹9,000 crore in revenue, double the previous ₹4,100 crore. The Delhi Assembly saw uproar over the issue, leading to the suspension of 21 AAP MLAs, including Atishi, for three days.

The Delhi Assembly witnessed chaos as 15 AAP MLAs, including ex-Chief Minister Atishi, were suspended over protests against the BJP government. The uproar followed the tabling of the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) report, which highlighted irregularities in Delhi's liquor policy under the AAP government. AAP leaders accused BJP of replacing Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh’s portraits with PM Modi’s in the CM’s office. BJP countered, calling it a distraction from corruption charges. AAP MLAs staged a protest outside the Assembly, demanding justice. BJP leaders vowed to expose further alleged scams. More protests are expected as additional reports are tabled.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report revealed that Delhi’s scrapped liquor policy caused a ₹2,002 crore revenue loss. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the report in the Assembly, leading to protests from AAP MLAs. The report highlighted irregularities, including ₹890 crore lost due to untendered licences and ₹144 crore waived against rules. Several AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, were arrested in connection with the scam. The BJP government promised to table all pending CAG reports. The session turned chaotic, resulting in the suspension of 12 AAP legislators, including former Chief Minister Atishi.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has declared the state's readiness for a "language war" against the Centre's National Education Policy (NEP), accusing it of imposing Hindi and threatening Tamil. He criticized the policy for undermining social justice and rejecting the NEP despite offers of financial aid. Stalin emphasized that the opposition is not to language itself but to the imposition of a language. Meanwhile, BJP leaders, including Tamilisai Soundarajan, accused DMK of hypocrisy, pointing to the use of CBSE schools and the removal of Hindi signage by DMK workers. Tensions remain high as Tamil Nadu asserts its position on protecting regional languages.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the Opposition for their remarks on the Maha Kumbh. "Vultures found corpses, pigs found filth, and devotees found God," he said, targeting critics who highlighted stampede deaths and cleanliness issues. Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav accused Yogi of using "inappropriate" language. "Words should respect the spiritual significance of Maha Kumbh," he said. Mamata Banerjee called it "Mrityu Kumbh," linking it to stampede deaths. Despite the controversy, the Maha Kumbh has drawn millions of devotees. Political debates over its organisation continue.

The BJP and AAP are in a heated argument over a photo of BR Ambedkar in the Delhi CM’s office. Arvind Kejriwal claimed the BJP removed Ambedkar’s photo and replaced it with PM Modi’s image. BJP leader Amit Malviya denied this and shared a picture showing Ambedkar’s photo still there. He accused Kejriwal of “cheap politics.” Kejriwal said removing Ambedkar’s image hurt millions of his followers. The BJP called his claim false and said he was trying to mislead people. The argument comes after AAP’s big loss in the Delhi elections.

A political controversy erupted in Delhi after AAP alleged that the BJP-led government removed the photos of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh from the Chief Minister’s office, replacing them with portraits of Mahatma Gandhi, President Droupadi Murmu, and PM Narendra Modi. AAP leader Atishi shared images claiming the BJP’s actions reflected its "anti-Dalit" stance, while Kejriwal called it an insult to Ambedkar’s followers. CM Rekha Gupta dismissed the allegations as a diversion from AAP’s corruption. BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely accused AAP of stirring controversy to avoid discussions on the pending CAG reports in the Delhi Assembly.  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the Centre for offering a ₹520 crore loan instead of direct financial aid to Kerala for Wayanad landslide relief. She accused the government of neglecting the state’s crisis and imposing conditional assistance despite the devastating impact on livelihoods and infrastructure. Gandhi emphasized the need for unconditional support to help affected families rebuild. The Congress has urged the BJP-led government to provide immediate grants rather than loans. The controversy adds to ongoing political tensions, with opposition parties accusing the Centre of discriminatory disaster relief policies.  

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is reportedly at odds with the party leadership, expressing concerns about being sidelined. In a meeting with Rahul Gandhi, he sought clarity on his role. Tharoor has also criticized the leadership crisis in Kerala Congress and hinted at aspirations for the chief ministerial post. While KPCC President K. Sudhakaran insists he won’t quit, he warned Tharoor against public statements that may harm the party. This internal discord has fueled speculation about Tharoor’s political future.