West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Roy performed prayers at Kolkata's Kalighat Temple on Kaushiki Amavasya and partook in the traditional fish bhog, as highlighted by the state BJP on social media. The visit occurred amid a public dispute involving religious figure Bageshwar Baba.
Senior journalist K. Kunhikannan, resident editor of the BJP mouthpiece Janmabhoomi, died at age 72 after a hospital stay following a fall at his home. He was a long‑time media figure in Kerala and held several key positions in party and journalist organisations.
On September 9, 2026, Bihar Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav sent a letter to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary outlining the financial and operational grievances of Public Distribution System dealers, and demanding immediate remedial actions. The Fair Price Dealers Association publicly thanked Yadav for raising their concerns, while the RJD also pursued electoral issues with the Election Commission.
