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Hindu seer Mahant Sitaram Das strongly condemned Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, calling his remarks baseless and indecent. He criticised senior Congress leadership for repeatedly targeting Sanatan culture and highlighted that the party had rejected the invitation to the Ram temple while engaging 28 lawyers to oppose its construction. Addressing allegations concerning funds and the offices of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party, he questioned the evidence behind such claims. He warned that Congress leaders will face intense opposition, be shown black flags, and will not be permitted to offer prayers or worship in Ayodhya.

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has triggered a row with remarks targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Vishva Hindu Parishad over Hindutva. He asserted that the word Hindu does not appear in the Vedas or Upanishads, stating that Hindutva creates rifts between communities, including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians, while reiterating that India belongs to all. Singh also alleged the embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations, claiming offerings were diverted into BJP election funds and utilised for party and RSS buildings. Targeting Champat Rai as an RSS agent, he announced plans for a foot march from Ujjain to Ayodhya starting 20th of October to seek accountability over temple donations.

High drama unfolded at Jantar Mantar and outside Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi as police detained protesting journalists and YouTubers staging a sit-in. The demonstrators demanded the registration of an FIR regarding the alleged sexual harassment and physical misconduct against three female journalists by police officers during an October 3 stir against the Chief Election Commissioner. Protesters alleged they were physically manhandled and forcefully detained into a bus after sitting through the night demanding immediate legal action. Delhi Police stated that the complaint has been transferred to the Crime Branch to probe the matter before deciding on registering an FIR. Protesters argued that an FIR should be registered immediately without preliminary delay, while authorities maintained security deployment and barricading across key entry points leading to Jantar Mantar.

A political war of words has escalated between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam a day ahead of by-elections in Tamil Nadu's Dharapuram and Madurantakam constituencies. During campaigning in Madurantakam alongside MLA Sekhar Babu, Chennai Mayor Priya urged voters not to support TVK or blow the whistle symbol. The confrontation intensified after TVK cadres blew whistles during the campaign, prompting harsh remarks from DMK leaders. The clash highlights rising tensions between the two parties as voters prepare to head to the polling booths.