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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray questioned the scale of the NDA's victory in Maharashtra's assembly elections, asking what the Mahayuti alliance had done to deserve such a "tsunami" of votes. While congratulating the NDA, he expressed confusion over the overwhelming mandate, highlighting issues like farmers' distress and unemployment that remain unaddressed. "What have they done to earn such a massive mandate?" he remarked. Uddhav also reflected on the significant change in voter sentiment since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, expressing disbelief at the outcome. He further stressed the need for the NDA to fulfill its promises, including the "Ladki Bahin Yojana" and farmer debt relief.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is leading by over 3 lakh votes in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, with early results showing a strong advantage after the first two hours of counting. As of 10 AM, she had secured 3,47,285 votes, leading Sathyan Mokeri of the CPI by a significant margin. BJP's Navya Haridas trailed in third place. Priyanka is contesting from the seat vacated by her brother Rahul Gandhi, who chose to retain his Raebareli seat after the 2019 elections. If victorious, Priyanka would become the third member of the Gandhi family to enter Parliament.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reaffirmed the BJP's victory in the state, highlighting the Mahayuti alliance's surge in the Assembly elections. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he echoed the slogan "Ek Hain To Safe Hain," meaning "If united, we are safe," alongside "Modi Hai To Mumkin Hai" ("With Modi, anything is possible"). By 12:45 pm, election results showed the BJP leading with 125 seats, followed by Shiv Sena at 55 and the NCP at 38, marking a significant win for the alliance. This success follows a turbulent political journey for Fadnavis, whose resilience has solidified his standing within the BJP.

Jasprit Bumrah's fiery bowling performance was the highlight of Day 1 in the Perth Test, as he led India’s remarkable counterattack after they were bowled out for just 150. Despite a challenging day with the bat, Bumrah's unrelenting pace left Australia in a precarious position at 67 for 7 by the close of play. His four-wicket haul, including the key scalps of Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja, turned the tide in India's favor, putting them firmly in control of the match. With Australia still trailing by 83 runs, India will look to capitalize on their dominant position on Day 2.

Pradeep Gupta’s Axis My India exit poll has predicted a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, with the ruling coalition expected to win 178-200 seats in the 288-member assembly. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is projected to secure 82-102 seats. The Mahayuti alliance is also anticipated to dominate in key regions such as Mumbai and Vidarbha, with a projected vote share of 48% compared to the MVA's 37%. Other exit polls, including those by P-MARQ and Chanakya, have similarly indicated a strong showing for the Mahayuti, though some suggest a tighter contest for the majority mark of 145 seats.