Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a public rally in Salem, Tamil Nadu today, highlighted the growing support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, noting its resonance across India. He remarked, “The overwhelming support BJP is garnering in Tamil Nadu is reverberating across the nation.” Reflecting on the recent Coimbatore roadshow, PM Modi expressed gratitude for the strong backing received by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and himself, suggesting it has perturbed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

Pashupati Kumar Paras, the leader of the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP), tendered his resignation from the Union Minister’s post today, citing perceived injustices against him and his party. His decision follows the exclusion of his LJP faction from the seat-sharing arrangement within the NDA in Bihar.

Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O’Brien emphasized the need for Supreme Court-monitored Lok Sabha elections, citing concerns over alleged manipulations by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that undermine institutions like the Election Commission. Asserting the call for transparency in the electoral process, he underscored the imperative for free and impartial polls, advocating for Supreme Court oversight.