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Tamil Nadu police have registered cases against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Member of Parliament A Raja and former minister Sekhar Babu following a complaint regarding derogatory remarks against State Minister CT Nirmal Kumar and the Chief Minister. The comments were made during a protest held at Saidapet on 12 September over assembly remarks related to the Maintenance of Internal Security Act. A Raja made personal remarks questioning the paternity of CT Nirmal Kumar, drawing condemnation from several DMK leaders, including Kanimozhi Karunanidhi. Separate cases have been registered at Saidapet Police Station and with the Chennai Cyber Crime Wing.

A Christian delegation met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to seek the repeal of the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, commonly known as the anti-conversion law, which was passed by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in 2022. The delegation demanded 1% exclusive reservation for the Christian community under the backward class quota, nomination of a Christian member to the Karnataka Legislative Council, and appointments to boards and corporations as chairman and vice chairman to ensure political and administrative representation.

The central government's push to implement the Uniform Civil Code across 21 NDA-ruled states by 2029 has triggered differences within the NDA alliance. Key Bihar allies, including the JD(U) and LJP(RV), have called for wider consultations and making the draft public before taking a final stand, stressing that no community should feel hurt. Meanwhile, Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav has demanded that the allies clearly state their positions. The proposed UCC framework includes a complete ban on polygamy, a uniform marriage age, mandatory registration of live-in relationships, gender-equal inheritance rights, and common personal laws, while exempting Scheduled Tribes from its ambit.

The Janata Dal (United) has voiced reservations regarding the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code across NDA-ruled states before 2029. In response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement, JD(U) leaders reiterated that the party seeks extensive dialogue so that no community is hurt. As opposition party RJD demanded clarity from the ruling ally in Bihar, JD(U) Working President Sanjay Jha is scheduled to meet Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss party concerns and resolve alliance differences regarding the proposed uniform law.