Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrashekhar said the Sabarimala gold controversy is far more serious than earlier known, claiming idol removal and damage to sacred steps. He demanded a CBI probe, while the state government said action will be taken against the guilty.
Speaking at the Hertie School in Berlin during his visit to Germany, Gandhi claimed that key democratic institutions have been 'weaponised' and no longer function independently.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy proposed a new law against insulting religions at a Hyderabad Christmas event. He praised Sonia Gandhi for Telangana statehood, drawing "sycophancy" jabs from BJP and BRS over a viral video.
West Bengal singer Lagnajita Chakraborty faced harassment from Muslim organizer Mehboob Mallik at a school event for singing Hindu devotional 'Jago Maa'. He demanded a secular song and tried to assault her. Police arrested him after initial refusal; BJP slams TMC 'Jihadi' control.