The recent attack on the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton by Khalistani extremists has sparked widespread condemnation from Canadian political leaders. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, Toronto MPs Kevin Vuong and Chandra Arya, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have all voiced their outrage. Poilievre called the violence "completely unacceptable," emphasizing that all Canadians should be free to practice their faith in peace. Vuong criticized Canada for becoming a "safe harbour for radicals," while Arya stated that a "red line has been crossed" by the extremists. The Hindu Canadian Foundation shared disturbing footage of the attack, highlighting concerns over the safety of religious communities in Canada.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reacted strongly to a grenade attack in Srinagar that injured at least 12 people, calling the incident deeply disturbing and highlighting a recent rise in violence in the region. He stated, “There can be no justification for targeting innocent civilians” and urged security forces to take decisive action to end “this spurt of attacks.” Concurrently, Congress leader Ravinder Sharma described the attack as part of a conspiracy to disrupt the area’s stability, while the National Conference called for an investigation into the surge in terrorist activities since the new government took office.
This year, Delhi's air quality on Diwali and the day before was worse than in the past two years, but pollution levels saw a significant drop the following day, marking the cleanest air since 2015. The post-Diwali AQI was recorded at 339, an improvement from 358 in 2023. Key factors contributing to this improvement included warmer temperatures and favorable wind patterns. October was the warmest in 73 years, preventing the typical buildup of pollutants, while increased wind speeds helped disperse particulate matter that had spiked during the festivities.
On Saturday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal raised serious concerns about contaminated water being supplied in areas like Sagarpur and Dwarka. She warned Chief Minister Atishi to address the issue within 15 days, bringing a bottle of "black" water to symbolize the crisis. “Can Delhi drink this?” Maliwal questioned, expressing outrage at the government’s inaction. AAP MLA Vinay Mishra also accused the BJP of crippling the Delhi Jal Board’s functions, pledging to work diligently on the city’s water and sewer issues.
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has called for an investigation into the recent Budgam terror attack, expressing concerns that it may be an effort to destabilize the government in Jammu and Kashmir. "If the terrorists are caught, we can uncover who is behind these actions," he stated. Former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta condemned the attack as "cowardly," suggesting it was orchestrated by elements working under Pakistani influence. The incident involved an attack on two non-locals, who are currently in stable condition after being hospitalized. Security forces are actively pursuing the attackers in the area.