In predominantly Muslim areas such as Shivaji Nagar, Mumbadevi, Byculla, and Malegaon Central, voter turnout during the Lok Sabha election was significantly higher than in nearby assembly segments. This increase has been attributed to heightened 'awareness' and concerns within the Muslim community, with targeted efforts over the past year.
An old letter that looks like a mercy petition for terrorist Yakub Memon, dated 28th July 2015, signed by a Congress candidate from Mira Bhayander seat of Mumbai, Syed Muzzafar Hussain is making rounds on social media. Memon played a crucial role in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts.
An FIR has been registered against Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari by the EC for allegedly making derogatory remarks about BJP leader Sita Soren in Jamtara district.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said the delay in the selection of the Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Assembly is due to infighting in the Congress party.