Former Union Minister RCP Singh has joined Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar, marking a key political shift ahead of the state’s assembly elections. Singh also announced the merger of his own party, Aap Sabki Awaz, with Jan Suraaj, signaling a united front to push for development in Bihar.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has renewed her criticism of calls to revoke the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that such actions could destabilize the region and reignite tensions with Pakistan. In a sharp exchange with J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Mufti condemned attempts to politicize water resources, calling them "reckless" and "provocative" amid fragile regional peace.
Karnataka Congress MLA Kothur G. Manjunath has criticized India’s Operation Sindoor, calling it a “show off” and questioning the government’s claims of success. “Four planes flew around will that bring back the 26 people killed in Pahalgam?” he asked. Manjunath raised concerns about the lack of official clarity on the number of terrorists killed and the targets hit, urging the government to provide transparent information and focus on addressing the root causes of terrorism.
Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda has sparked a political firestorm with his statement claiming that “the entire country, including the army, bows at the feet of Prime Minister Modi.” Made during a Civil Defence programme in Jabalpur, the remark drew sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who accused the BJP of insulting the armed forces. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called the comment “shameful and unfortunate,” demanding Devda’s dismissal. While the BJP defended the statement as misinterpreted, the controversy has intensified calls for accountability amid rising political tensions in the state.
The Congress party has accused the Modi government of losing its "moral authority" after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Senior leader Ashok Gehlot criticized the Prime Minister for failing to address Trump’s claims of U.S. mediation, calling the move a missed opportunity to hold Pakistan accountable for terrorism. The party has demanded a Special Session of Parliament and an all-party meeting, while also calling for a Kargil-style review of the recent Pahalgam terror attack.