Overview

• Tejashwi Yadav concluded a five‑day Bihar Adhikar Yatra across 28 constituencies, pitching jobs and governance and dismissing Amit Shah’s “hollow threats.”
• He accused the Election Commission and the NDA of past “vote chori,” vowed to block any malpractice in the upcoming polls, and said seat sharing is almost finalised.
• BJP leaders circulated a video alleging abusive chants about the prime minister’s late mother during an RJD event; media outlets said the clip’s authenticity could not be independently verified.
• Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced an SIT probe into alleged voter‑deletion attempts in Aland, while the EC has rejected wrongdoing and says due process prevents improper deletions.
• INDIA bloc negotiations in Bihar remain fraught, with Congress pressing for around 70 seats and smaller allies warning against overreach, as final allocations are expected after Navratri.