Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay's rally in Tiruppur was cancelled after at least 15 supporters collapsed due to severe heat and overcrowding. The decision was made following police advice to prevent a repeat of the Karur stampede, with Vijay departing for Coimbatore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the proposed Women's Reservation Act amendment aligns with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's vision of equality and inclusivity. He urged swift passage of the legislation, stating that full implementation by the 2029 elections will significantly strengthen Indian democracy and accelerate the nation's development towards a 'Viksit Bharat'.

The BJP has secured its first chief minister in Bihar with Samrat Choudhary's election, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. This move mirrors the party's strategy in Maharashtra, where it reclaimed leadership by strategically strengthening its position within existing alliances, demonstrating a path to dominance without coalition breakdown.

Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump held a significant phone call, reviewing robust bilateral ties and progress in their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They also addressed the critical situation in West Asia, emphasizing the need for a secure and open Strait of Hormuz. This marks their third discussion this year, following recent peace talks.

Referring to the special session of Parliament scheduled for April 16, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin alleged that it had been “forcibly convened” in the middle of elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, and claimed the Union government intended to push through a constitutional amendment on delimitation without adequate debate.

India's post-colonial era saw a duality in its social order, reflected in its female playback singers. While Lata Mangeshkar became the gold standard for purity, Asha Bhosle carved her own path, embracing diverse styles and embodying hidden desires. Their distinct voices represented contrasting facets of evolving Indian society and its aspirations.

In a two-pronged attack , Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and the RSS of destroying the Constitution with their «hate-filled thinking», while claiming the ruling TMC has failed in fulfilling its promise of providing jobs to the state's youth. Addressing poll rallies in Raiganj and Malda, Gandhi claimed that 84 lakh youths in Bengal have applied for the unemployment allowance promised by the Mamata Banerjee government.

At 57, Choudhary has steadily risen through Bihar’s political ranks and is regarded as one of the BJP’s strongest organisational figures in the state. He currently holds the Home portfolio and has played a central role in the NDA government, often representing the BJP alongside Nitish Kumar at major official and political events.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Election Commission and BJP, alleging selective application of the SIR process to benefit the BJP. She accused the BJP of attempting to divide the state and urged voters to unite against «Bangla-Birodhi Zamindars» to secure a fourth term for TMC.