Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis clarified that Hindi is not replacing Marathi in schools but will be taught as a third language under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Adding that Marathi was still "compulsory", he said, "Everyone can learn English, Hindi, and other languages." The Maharashtra government has made Hindi a mandatory third language for Classes 1 to 5.

Hindi isn't replacing Marathi in schools: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

After Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray signalled readiness to resolve their rift, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said, "Emotional talks are going on...they are brothers." He added that both leaders talk about interests of Maharashtra. However, he clarified that no alliance has been announced yet. Raut also called BJP an "enemy of Maharashtra".

Emotional talks going on: Raut as Raj-Uddhav hint at ending rift

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma inspected the Timarpur oxidation pond on Sunday, saying, "If we trap all the sewage, Yamuna will get clean." He also mentioned plans to meet Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini regarding industrial waste. Verma alleged AAP spent ₹80–85 crore there, but "no work has even started". The BJP had promised to clean Yamuna during Delhi elections.

If we trap all sewage, Yamuna will get clean: Delhi's PWD Minister

Manipur ex-CM N Biren Singh expressed concerns over the drastically reduced cost estimates for constructing rigid pavement cement concrete roads in four of Manipur’s hill districts, which share borders with Myanmar, Assam, and Nagaland. Singh, who also serves as a senior leader in the Manipur Pradesh BJP, warned that such pricing compromises the long-term development of these border districts.

Manipur ex-CM raises concern over substandard hill roads

BJP's Amit Malviya criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and demanded her resignation over her administration's "failure" to stop Murshidabad violence. He alleged CM Mamata blamed external elements for inciting the "anti-Hindu violence", a claim denied by state police. Questioning her credibility and impartiality, he added, "Accountability is...overdue...Mamata Banerjee must step down."

Mamata must resign: BJP's Amit Malviya on Murshidabad violence

Reacting to Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray indicating willingness to work together amid row over Maharashtra government's decision to make Hindi mandatory third language, BJP's Nitesh Rane asked if Uddhav took his wife Rashmi's permission. "Her opinion holds more weight in such decisions," he stated. Rane added Rashmi played "central role" in Raj's exit from Shiv Sena.

Did Uddhav take wife's permission?: Rane on Uddhav-Raj union hint

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday reacted to the West Bengal's Murshidabad violence, saying, "Whatever the situation, whoever tries to divide people, it is written in the Quran that they will be punished." In Murshidabad, during a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act, protestors pelted stones at police, torched their vehicles and vandalised several properties.

Quran says those who divide people will be punished: Bihar Guv

Addressing a rally in Buxar on Sunday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar switched sides just for 'kursi' (chair) and called the JD(U)-BJP alliance "opportunistic". Commenting on the Waqf Amendment Act, he said PM Narendra Modi feels that "if votes can be obtained by talking about Hindus and Muslims, then what is the need to work?"

Nitish switches sides just for kursi: Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday criticised BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over his statement against the Supreme Court. He said, "Such comments should not be made about the courts, and if someone makes such remarks, contempt proceedings should be initiated." Earlier, Dubey had said that the top court cannot direct the President to decide on bills within a specific timeframe.


Contempt action should be initiated: Tejashwi on Dubey's SC remark

Congress leader Imran Masood criticised BJP leader Nishikant Dubey over his remark targeting the Supreme Court for directing the President to decide on bills within a specific timeframe. Masood said, "Nothing is more worrisome than threatening the Supreme Court. BJP has a longstanding habit of shrugging off such statements." Meanwhile, the BJP distanced itself from Dubey's controversial remarks.