Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti stirred a political storm by stating, “If atrocities are committed against minorities in India, how are we different from Bangladesh?” Speaking in Jammu, she criticised the government for actions like mosque surveys and unemployment. “We have such a great country, known worldwide for its secular character,” she added, lamenting its current state. BJP leaders called her remarks "anti-national" and demanded action, accusing her of trying to revive her party. Mufti also criticised the handling of Electronic Voting Machines and claimed, “We are being taken in the direction of 1947.”

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde clarified that the state’s next CM will be decided on Monday, December 2. Speaking from his native Satara, where he rested after falling ill, Shinde dismissed speculations of discontent over the chief ministerial decision. He reaffirmed his "unconditional support" to the BJP leadership and praised his government's work over the past 2.5 years. Shinde assured that the government’s efforts would be remembered in "golden letters in history." The Mahayuti’s swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for December 5, with BJP's CM pick and Shiv Sena and NCP handling the deputy CM roles.

Francis Ekka, the husband of TMC leader Amrita Ekka, was arrested in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, on November 26 for possessing classified DRDO documents and a large quantity of radioactive Californium. A joint raid by the Army and West Bengal Police in Belgachi village led to the seizure, valued at Rs 17 crore per gram. Ekka, unable to explain his possession of the materials, is being interrogated for potential foreign links. He has been charged with smuggling sensitive materials, and his residence is sealed as part of the ongoing investigation.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal announced that the party will go solo in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, dealing a setback to the opposition INDIA bloc. With elections expected early next year, Kejriwal’s decision to not form any alliances signals a potential fracture in the opposition unity. The AAP currently holds 62 of the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly. Kejriwal also addressed a recent incident where a liquid substance was thrown at him during a padyatra, criticizing the central government’s handling of law and order in the city.

High drama unfolded in Delhi's Greater Kailash as a man hurled liquid at former CM Arvind Kejriwal during his campaign. Security personnel swiftly subdued the attacker, a local resident, and took him to the police station. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the BJP of orchestrating attacks against Kejriwal, citing repeated incidents, including recent ones in Vikaspuri and Chhatarpur. Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the BJP-led central government, stating, "Delhi's law and order have collapsed." AAP questioned safety for common citizens if a former CM faces repeated threats.

Bangladesh authorities have frozen the bank accounts of 17 individuals associated with the Hindu spiritual group Iskcon, including recently arrested monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. The accounts will remain frozen for 30 days following an order from the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU). This action comes a day after the Bangladesh High Court rejected a plea to ban Iskcon. The monk, arrested on November 25 on sedition charges, is accused of disrespecting the Bangladesh flag during a protest for Hindu safety. The move has drawn international criticism, with India urging Bangladesh to protect minority rights.

Six days after Maharashtra’s assembly election results, suspense remains over the new state leadership. Sources revealed that Eknath Shinde, the caretaker CM, is seeking 12 ministerial berths for Shiv Sena. While offered the deputy CM role, Shinde is pushing for the home and urban development portfolios. During a meeting with Mahayuti leaders at Amit Shah’s residence, talks continued over the distribution of portfolios. Shinde is also advocating for a cabinet berth for his son, Shrikant, at the Centre. Decisions on the final lineup are expected after a meeting in Delhi with BJP top brass.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took her oath as a Lok Sabha MP on November 28, marking the beginning of her political journey as an elected representative. Five years after entering active politics, Priyanka joined her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP. She was elected from Wayanad, Kerala, with a significant margin of over 4.1 lakh votes, surpassing Rahul's tally. Holding a red and black copy of the Constitution, Priyanka was congratulated by fellow MPs. The session was adjourned after opposition members raised slogans on the Adani issue and Sambhal violence.

  Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress general secretary, took oath as Wayanad MP in the Lok Sabha, carrying a copy of the Indian Constitution. She won the bypoll by a margin of 4,10,931 votes, succeeding her brother Rahul Gandhi, who retained Rae Bareli. With this, all three Gandhis—Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka—are now in Parliament. Known for her resemblance to grandmother Indira Gandhi, Priyanka has been a prominent Congress campaigner. The Wayanad bypoll, a Congress stronghold, saw a triangular contest with BJP's Navya Haridas and CPI's Sathyan Mokeri. Her oath aligns with Rahul Gandhi's movement to "protect the Constitution."

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made her Lok Sabha debut today, taking the oath as the newly elected MP from Wayanad. With this, all three members of the Nehru-Gandhi family—Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka—are now in Parliament for the first time in decades. Priyanka's bypoll win in Wayanad, with a margin of 4,10,931 votes, followed Rahul Gandhi vacating the seat to retain Rae Bareli. Wayanad witnessed a triangular contest among Priyanka, BJP's Navya Haridas, and CPI’s Sathyan Mokeri. Despite a lower voter turnout, her victory margin surpassed her brother's, marking a historic moment for the Congress and the Gandhi family.