RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari reacted to BJP's victory in the Haryana Assembly elections, saying nobody expected that the BJP would win in the state. "BJP plays games during the counting of votes...They wanted to come to power in any way and they tried various methods for that," he added. Tiwari stated that BJP knows that this isn't the people's mandate.

BJP plays games during counting of votes: RJD's Tiwari on H'yana results

Reacting to Congress' allegations of EVM tampering in Haryana Assembly elections, Assam CM and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma said it's their old practice. "Whenever Congress wins, they don't question EVMs. Whenever they lose, they question EVMs," Sarma added. Election Commission rejected Congress' claims that EVMs had varying battery strength and gave out different results in some Haryana seats.

It is Congress' old practice: CM Himanta on EVM tampering claims

Congress candidate from Ambala Cantt Assembly constituency Parvinder Pal Pari claimed the party made him lose the election from the seat and accused party leader Deepender Hooda of supporting Independent candidate Chitra Sarwara. "Congress fielded a rebel candidate as part of a conspiracy. Congress workers were threatened not to support me," he added. Parvinder got 14,469 votes in the election.

Made to lose polls, Hooda supported Independent candidate: Congress candidate

Kerala's first woman IPS officer R Sreelekha joined the BJP on Wednesday. Retired in 2020 as the Director General of Kerala Fire and Rescue Services, Sreelekha was also the first woman IPS officer of DGP rank in Kerala. After joining the party, the 63-year-old said PM Narendra Modi's charisma made her take the decision, adding, "I've faith in BJP's ideologies."

Kerala's first woman IPS officer R Sreelekha joins BJP

After Delhi CM Atishi was evicted from her official residence on Wednesday, Delhi Assembly LoP and BJP leader Vijender Gupta said their demands have been accepted. "Ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal's PWD employees had to surrender...His 'sheesh mahal' has been sealed...The current CM was illegally moved to the bungalow," he added. PWD officials claimed Atishi was not given an official allotment letter.

Kejriwal's 'sheesh mahal' sealed: Delhi Assembly LoP on Atishi's eviction

AAP MP Raghav Chadha opined that the Haryana Assembly election results are more of Congress' loss than BJP's victory. "[Haryana Assembly election results] teach us that over-confidence is harmful in politics and we should focus on reality and pragmatism," he added. Congress won 37 out of 90 Assembly seats in the elections, while the BJP secured victory on 48 seats.

H'yana results are Congress' loss more than BJP's victory: Chadha

Congress leader Pawan Khera, after meeting with ECI officials over the Haryana election results, said their reaction was "a good smile and a good cup of tea". Stating that they need more, Khera added, "We presented the documents of seven constituencies. Complaints from 13 more constituencies will be submitted." He stated Congress candidates on Tuesday raised issues regarding EVMs' batteries.

ECI's reaction was a good smile & cup of tea: Khera after meeting

Union Minister and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said Congress became a burden on its ally National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. "BJP...reached new heights in J&K by winning 29 seats...[while] Congress won 50% fewer seats this time than previous...elections," he added. Congress won six seats in elections, however, NC-Congress alliance won 48 seats in Union Territory.

Congress became burden on its ally NC: Scindia on J&K poll results

AAP MP Raghav Chadha said the party is fully capable of defeating the BJP on its own strength in Delhi and does not need any support or a partner. "Regional parties like DMK, TMC, and AAP are capable of defeating BJP on their own strength," he added. AAP didn't win a single seat in the recently concluded Haryana Assembly elections.

AAP alone can defeat BJP in Delhi, doesn't need partner: Chadha

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi from October 13-19, marking the first-ever trip by an Indian Head of State to these nations. The visit aims to strengthen India's ties with Africa through meetings, MoUs, and economic forums, supporting the African Union's role in the G20.