Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, on Saturday, accused the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar of conducting a caste survey that he described as an attempt to deceive the public.

Speaking at a ‘Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan’ in Patna, he emphasized the necessity of a nationwide caste census to ascertain the level of representation and participation of OBCs, Dalits, and workers in bureaucratic and other sectors.

“The objective of the caste census should not only be to count various castes but also to understand their contributions to the nation’s wealth. We do not want a caste survey like the one carried out by the Bihar government, which merely aimed to mislead the people,” said Gandhi.

He also criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that its MPs from backward communities feel restricted and confined. “Where is it stated in the Constitution of India that the wealth of India should belong solely to a select few? Today’s MLAs and MPs lack real power,” Gandhi remarked. He recounted his conversations with BJP MPs from backward communities and said they express a sense of being “put in a cage.”

Gandhi pointed out that while Dalits and individuals from backward communities have been granted representation, their power has been diminished. “Once it became evident that people from the backward communities and Dalits were gaining representation, the government conferred it but stripped away their power. The real power now lies with Ambani, Adani, and the RSS, who place their affiliates in every organization,” he asserted.

Additionally, the Leader of the Opposition took aim at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who suggested that the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya represented India’s “true independence.” Gandhi criticized Bhagwat’s statement, saying, “Recently, Mohan Bhagwat claimed that India did not achieve independence on August 15, 1947. If he is suggesting this, then he is rejecting the Constitution of India.”

He further stated, “Bhagwat is actively erasing the ideologies of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Lord Buddha, and Mahatma Gandhi from various institutions across India.”

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday claimed that its convenor and former Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, was attacked while he was campaigning for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

To substantiate this allegation, AAP released a video. The party accused the BJP and its candidate for the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Parvesh Verma, of orchestrating the attack out of fear of defeat in the elections.

“The goons of BJP candidate Pravesh Verma attacked Arvind Kejriwal with bricks and stones during his campaign, attempting to harm him and disrupt his efforts. BJP, Kejriwal ji will not be intimidated by your cowardly actions; the people of Delhi will respond appropriately,” stated the party.

Shortly after AAP’s accusations, Parvesh Verma shared a video alleging that Kejriwal’s convoy ran over two individuals during the campaign in New Delhi.

“While answering questions, Arvind Kejriwal hit two young men with his car. Both were taken to Lady Harding Hospital. In the face of impending defeat, he neglected the value of people’s lives. I am heading to the hospital,” the BJP leader said.

After arriving at the hospital, Parvesh Verma addressed reporters, stating, “They are injured and receiving treatment. All allegations made by Arvind Kejriwal are unfounded… The three individuals injured are residents of this assembly constituency, and they were struck by Arvind Kejriwal’s vehicle. He is simply afraid of losing…”

In a video released by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), several individuals can be seen waving black flags near Kejriwal’s convoy.

Parvesh Verma is competing against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Sandeep Dikshit from Congress in the New Delhi assembly constituency. Both candidates have submitted their nominations and expressed confidence in their respective parties’ chances of winning.

Two days after the violent attack on Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan in his Mumbai home, police have detained a suspect in Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred early Thursday morning when an assailant repeatedly stabbed Khan inside his upscale Bandra residence.

Saif Ali Khan, aged 54, suffered multiple stab wounds, including critical injuries to his neck and near his spine. Following the attack, he was urgently transported to Lilavati Hospital by autorickshaw and underwent emergency surgery.

Authorities initiated a rapid response when they received intelligence that a suspect was aboard an express train. Collaborating with local law enforcement, the police successfully intercepted and detained the passenger. This individual matched the description of the suspect sought in connection to Khan’s stabbing.

Eyewitnesses previously reported seeing the attacker inside the building, moving towards and later fleeing from the actor’s apartment. The suspect was later spotted at the Bandra railway station, believed to have boarded a train there.

In her statement to the Mumbai Police, Saif Ali Khan’s wife, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, recounted the terrifying ordeal. She witnessed the assailant attack her husband multiple times in a violent aggression, emphasizing that the attacker fled without stealing any valuables.

After the incident, a visibly shaken Kareena Kapoor Khan sought refuge at her sister Karisma’s house, stating she was terrified for her safety.

The police continue their investigation into the motive and background of the incident, as the Bollywood community and fans worldwide react with shock and concern over the safety of one of their beloved stars.