A formal announcement of Vishvakarma's election as the party president is expected to be made on Saturday in the presence of senior BJP leaders following which he will assume charge of the top post.
A district court in Uttar Pradesh has ordered an investigation into the shooting of a man during the November 2024 Sambhal violence. The man's father filed a complaint alleging that his son was shot by police during protests against a mosque survey. The court has directed the police to register a case and submit a report within seven days, citing inconsistencies in their statements.