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Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and seasoned Congress leader Kamal Nath has unequivocally dismissed rumors of him defecting to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that there is no truth to such speculations. Addressing media personnel during his visit to Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, Nath firmly stated, "Have you ever heard this from my mouth? Is there any indication? Nothing."

In a significant political development ahead of the general elections, Lok Sabha MP Ritesh Pandey has resigned from the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Pandey, who represents the Ambedkar Nagar parliamentary seat in Uttar Pradesh, announced his decision to switch parties, citing inspiration from Prime Minister Modi's vision for a developed India.

Tensions escalated in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district as an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Jaspreet Singh, found himself embroiled in a heated exchange with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators on Tuesday. The confrontation reportedly erupted when Singh prevented BJP lawmakers, including prominent figure Suvendu Adhikari, from accessing troubled areas of Sandeshkhali.

In a significant political development in Rajasthan, four-time Congress MLA and former minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. Malviya, representing the Bagidora constituency in Banswara district, cited his alignment with the BJP's development agenda for the Vagad region as the primary reason behind his move.

An FIR has been filed against journalist Nikhil Wagle in Pune for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leader LK Advani following the announcement of Advani being awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. The FIR was lodged after a complaint was filed by a local BJP leader.

In a surprising turn of events, former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has returned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), less than a year after making headlines by joining the Congress. The move comes with the backing of Home Minister Amit Shah and was formalized at the BJP's Delhi headquarters in the presence of Karnataka unit chief BY Vijayendra and ex-Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

In a recent incident in West Bengal, twelve people have been arrested in connection with an attack on a group of seers or sadhus, leading to a fresh clash between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress. The sadhus, who were en route to Gangasagar, were reportedly attacked by a mob after approaching a group of women for directions.

A controversy has erupted following the entry of YouTuber Kamiya Jani to Odisha's revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raising objections over her alleged promotion of beef consumption.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government, condemning the suspension of opposition MPs from Parliament as a "mockery of democracy." Banerjee accused the BJP of suppressing the voice of the people and expressed concerns about the democratic process.

The income tax department's raids on premises linked to Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dhiraj Sahu have led to a stunning cash discovery totaling ₹353 crore, marking this as one of the largest single-cash hauls in a raid operation. The raid, spanning across locations in Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, uncovered stacks of notes concealed in almirah racks at Boudh Distilleries Private Limited's properties.

The Election Commission bars Karnataka government ads in Telangana ahead of the assembly polls, responding to complaints from BJP and TRS. The ban follows allegations of misuse of public funds by Congress, raising concerns about fair play in the elections.

Congress leader Priyank Kharge challenges the BJP's concern over Election Commission's notice to Rahul Gandhi, stating Gandhi didn't specify names in his remarks. The article outlines Kharge's defense, Mallikarjun Kharge's response, and details of the EC's show-cause notice against Gandhi for his jibes at PM Modi during a rally.

BJP's Nishikant Dubey cites Lok Sabha rules, accuses TMC's Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-query controversy. Moitra faces allegations of allowing businessman Hiranandani to submit Parliament questions, prompting an ethics committee recommendation for her expulsion.

The Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for purportedly making unverified and disparaging statements against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The notices come in response to a complaint by the BJP, accusing Gandhi of spreading "baseless and false" claims about the government's privatization of public sector undertakings.