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AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan warned Congress leaders against complacency during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls on Sunday. She said, "lack of vigilance could put the party at risk." Natarajan urged workers to stay alert and monitor the process closely to ensure genuine votes remain intact.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that KCR worked for family justice while Congress focuses on social justice. Addressing a meeting in Parkal, he said, "KCR's politics is for family justice. Our politics is for social justice." He also dared KCR to attend the Assembly session this September.
As many as 18 BC associations on Sunday expressed delight over the Union government's decision to conduct a caste census. Rajya Sabha member R Krishnaiah said, "After the caste census, 50% reservations for BCs in legislative bodies will come into effect." These groups hope for better representation and increased budget allocations.
Tamil Nadu leaders including M.K. Stalin and Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday condemned the killing of three Tamils by the Karnataka forest department. Stalin said, "This brutal act, carried out with no regard for human life, is strongly condemned." Leaders demanded a judicial investigation and compensation for the victims' grieving families.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Sunday that his government would conduct a caste census within three months if the Centre failed to do so. He said, "We want everyone to receive rights and respect according to their numbers." Yadav also promised a new public holiday for Rani Avantibai.
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the sacrifice of Veerangana Avantibai Lodhi is a source of inspiration. He said, "People across the country still pay homage to her memory with deep reverence." The government started three new women's battalions of the PAC to ensure women live with dignity today.
The BJP backed Jharkhand students protesting for a CBI probe into recruitment exams held over seven years. State president Aditya Sahu said, "The state government is perpetrating injustice and atrocities against the youth." The party joined the stir after students spent 22 days protesting against alleged irregularities in state job exams.
The coalition government is drawing inspiration from Sardar Gouthu Latchanna to empower Backward Classes, ministers said on Sunday. During birth anniversary celebrations in Vijayawada, leaders noted that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is using Latchanna’s ideals to guide welfare programmes. Many BCs now get support through new government schemes and reservations.
Burari residents protested on Sunday against bad roads and waterlogging, demanding action from the Lieutenant Governor. They gave authorities until September 16 to fix these civic issues. Mangesh Tyagi said, "The MP, MLA and councillors are all responsible for this condition." Many people gathered to seek accountability for their area.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the peace memorandum signed with the United States on 18 June. He said, "We pursued the recent agreement with strength and did not surrender to our enemies." The president insisted the deal was reached with dignity and power, marking a diplomatic victory for the country.
The Cockroach Janta Party stayed away from student protests in Ranchi despite leading recent agitations at Jantar Mantar. National convener Abhijeet Dipke said, "We don't want to hijack the protest." While a CJP team is present, top leaders remain absent as local groups like the ABVP oppose outside interference.
Kozhikode police recorded BJP councillor Navya Haridas’s statement after a row at the corporation office on Independence Day. Chaos started when 13 BJP members sang Vande Mataram while the mayor led the national anthem. Both sides filed complaints against each other. Police said they have not registered formal cases yet.