Political Face-Off: Priyanka Tibrewal, Dr Nishant Anand Clash On ECI & SIR

Political protests erupted across India on Monday as opposition parties demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over controversies surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Demonstrations led by the Congress party took place in major cities, including Delhi, Jaipur, Srinagar, and Hyderabad. In the national capital, youth wing workers marched towards the Election Commission headquarters, leading to clashes with police, broken barricades, and the deployment of water cannons. While opposition leaders accused authorities of electoral roll manipulation, the government defended the constitutional body and dismissed the allegations as politically motivated. The Election Commission issued a point-by-point rebuttal denying internal discord or wrongdoing.

The Tamil Nadu government has launched the Maternal Uncle Gold Ring scheme at Rajaji Government Hospital in Madurai, presenting a one-gram 22-carat gold ring in tamper-proof packaging to mothers of eligible newborns born in government hospitals. Aimed at honouring motherhood and encouraging institutional deliveries in public healthcare facilities, the first phase involves an allocation of over 755 crore rupees for 1.28 lakh rings. The initiative has drawn criticism from the opposition, which questions the financial viability, priorities, and long-term impact on the healthcare system.

Anganwadi centres across villages in Uttar Pradesh's Shravasti district are transforming into multi-service hubs focused on early education, health, and nutrition. In Jamunaha block's Kori Purwa and Khalifatpur centres, children are engaged through play-based activities, rhymes, alphabet learning, and dedicated learning kits. Beyond basic childcare, the facilities are equipped with chairs, mats, painted classrooms, and kitchens. Administrative operations are tracked digitally through the Poshan Tracker platform. The centres also monitor the health and nutritional intake of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children, while distributing essential rations and delivering primary healthcare support across rural communities.

A political confrontation erupted in Delhi between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party over road construction quality along the Vikaspuri Ring Road. The incident unfolded after Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma visited the spot for an inspection alongside Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh. The visit led to an altercation where a local resident was slapped on camera, sparking controversy and demands for an apology. Following the dispute, Arvind Kejriwal inspected the renovated street, picking up pieces of the road surface on camera to allege substandard construction work and criticise the ruling party's conduct.