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BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on Saturday criticised Rahul Gandhi for dragging President Droupadi Murmu into a political street fight. Patra questioned why the Opposition failed to present evidence of electoral irregularities during their Friday meeting. He said, “An incompetent leader tried to drag the President into a political street fight.”
BJP leader Sambit Patra called the Saturday protest a "flop show" and said democracy won over mobocracy. Police detained many people heading to Jantar Mantar. Patra claimed the event failed to hold the capital hostage. He said, "India is peaceful, and India is moving forward with good governance," during the event.
Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna said on Saturday that the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, faces major implementation gaps. She noted, "A disposed case is not necessarily a rehabilitated child." Many cases remain pending, and boards often lack full staff. She urged authorities to ensure children get proper care and support.
The BJP in Nagpur performed rituals for former Prime Ministers on October 9, 2026, to protest against Rahul Gandhi. BJP leader Dayashankar Tiwari said, "It seems that he has a mental disorder and is active in anti-national activities." Congress responded that Gandhi is simply the voice of the common man.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is now a Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad. Her academic journey began at Welham Girls' School before security concerns led to home-schooling. She completed a psychology degree at Delhi University in 1993 and got a Post Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies from the University of Sunderland in 2010.
The BJP on Saturday slammed Rahul Gandhi for dragging President Droupadi Murmu into political controversy. Sambit Patra called the Congress leader a "Nalayak Neta" after he met the President on Friday to seek the removal of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Patra said, "The whole country is watching," criticizing his approach.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Saturday that India is no longer a democracy but a dictatorship run by Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Delhi Police started a crackdown, detaining many protesters and leaders. She said, "India is not a democracy anymore. It is a dictatorship being run."
The Delhi Police detained several CPI(M) leaders on Saturday, October 10, 2026, during a march to Jantar Mantar. The party said, "A brutal atmosphere similar to that during the Emergency prevails in Delhi." Protesters demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, while the party condemned the government for suppressing peaceful agitation.
Delhi faced a massive lockdown on October 10, 2026, as security forces blocked protests against the Chief Election Commissioner. Authorities deployed 23,000 personnel and shut 45 metro stations to stop the CJP-led demonstration. Police detained over 3,300 people, including political leaders and activists, to keep the capital city under control.
Arvind Kejriwal announced six guarantees for Goa on Friday, including 300 units of free electricity every month. He also promised ₹3,000 monthly assistance for women and free bus travel. Kejriwal said, "The party would implement the promises if voted to power." He also pledged free health cover for every family.
Congress leader Balmoor Venkat on Saturday claimed the BRS staged protests only after seeing the success of Congress-led demonstrations. He said, "BRS felt that they would be left behind if they did not protest." The INDIA bloc continues to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi.
Chennai police arrested over 100 AISF and AIYF cadres on Wednesday during a protest demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The group marched toward the Secretariat before officers stopped them near Sivananda Salai. DMK leader A Raja later visited the detained students to show support for their ongoing cause.