Speaking at the event, Trivedi said that Hindutva represents 'Hindu tattva,' which forms the core essence of Hinduism. He further argued that Hinduism is unique among religions in granting its followers the authority to debate, even on its sacred texts.
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised the concept of Hindutva during a debate titled "Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva", which was hosted by the Calcutta Debating Circle on Sunday.
Shah, addressing the 'New India, New Kerala' conclave organised by Kerala Kaumudi on Sunday, highlighted the NDA government's performance in the Lok Sabha elections and claimed that the party, from the 2024 election's 20% vote share, will jump to 40% in 2026.
BJP leader K. Annamalai on Sunday hailed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G) 2025, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking the scheme to "the next level."
The Congress party organised a 'Nyay Yatra' (Justice March) on Sunday, protesting the contaminated water issue in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, the consumption of which led to the death of approximately 20 people and left hundreds ill.
Bhattacharya emphasised that Adhikari, as a constitutional Leader of Opposition, was targeted to divert attention from the 'green file' controversy, which has embarrassed the state government.
"We want to establish governance without corruption in Kerala. If the people of Kerala want to get rid of corruption, there is only one way out: to give the NDA government a chance," Shah stated.
The remarks came amid protests by Congress workers across Uttar Pradesh against the repeal of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and its replacement with the VB-G RAM G scheme. On Sunday, Congress workers staged a protest under the banner 'MGNREGA Bachao
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday expressed confidence in the BJP-Shiv Sena victory in the upcoming BMC elections, saying they would win more than 90% of the 42 seats in North Mumbai.
"Friends, tell me: can the LDF and UDF protect Kerala from Jamaat-e-Islami, PFI, and the now-growing SDPI?... They cannot. PFI, SDPI, and Jamaat-e-Islami are their vote banks; they will never take any action against them... If anyone can save Kerala from their divisive agenda, it is the B
The protests followed the arrest of the sister of Councillor Suman Devi by the Punjab Police on Sunday morning. Suman Devi, along with Councillor Poonam Devi, had joined the BJP in December, weeks before the crucial mayoral election in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.