Arvind Kejriwal addressed speculations about his potential candidacy for the prime ministerial position in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. During an interview with PTI Videos on Thursday, Kejriwal unequivocally stated that he harbors no aspirations to assume the role of prime minister, even if the INDIA alliance secures a victory in the polls.

Bhadohi’s caste equations have been complicated by recent events. Its sitting MP, Ramesh Bind, recently quit BJP to join Samajwadi Party and is the alliance candidate from Mirzapur. Of the five assembly segments under the constituency, SP holds three with one Muslim and two backward MLAs, a Yadav and a Bind. The constituency is dominated by the Bind community with at least 4 lakh members, with​ around as many Brahmins. Muslims form about 12-13% of the total population.

A vacation bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and S C Sharma critiqued Soren for suppressing from SC that the trial court had taken cognisance of the chargesheet against him and, also, that his bail petition had been dismissed. Soren's lawyer Kapil Sibal was allowed to withdraw the plea on request.

The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court that final voter turnout data is only provided to candidates or their agents, not to the public. The EC filed an affidavit in response to NGO ADR's request for public turnout figures. The Supreme Court accused ADR of creating entitlement by filing the application during an election period.

The Election Commission directed BJP and Congress presidents to ensure their star campaigners avoid statements aggravating communal or caste tensions, following violations of the model code of conduct. The EC emphasized maintaining India's socio-cultural integrity and quality electoral standards, urging both parties to refrain from divisive rhetoric in their campaigns.

Calcutta HC's order invalidating OBC categorisations in Bengal since 2010 termed 'BJP's verdict' by CM Mamata Banerjee. She vows to appeal in Supreme Court to continue OBC reservation.

Former Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay files petition against Election Commission in HC, demanding central agency probe into unwarranted comments. EC criticized him, he claims violation of natural justice, demands impartial investigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the opposition for «appeasement politics» after the Calcutta high court struck down OBC status for Muslims in West Bengal. Modi and BJP's Amit Malviya condemned CM Mamata Banerjee's defiance of the court ruling, accusing her of constitutional violations and prioritizing political gains over lawful governance.