A major political confrontation has erupted in West Bengal after Mamata Banerjee's convoy was confronted by protesters in Halisahar. Visuals from the incident show protesters surrounding the convoy, with shoes, water bottles and mud reportedly hurled towards the vehicles as Mamata was travelling to meet the family of deceased TMC worker Birju Keot. The incident has triggered a fresh political war between the TMC and BJP. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari of "executing" what he described as a "state-sponsored attack" and has also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah backed the incident.

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Centre on key demands linked to the NEET paper leak protests. The political controversy has quickly intensified. Congress MP Imran Masood has accused Wangchuk of striking a "personal deal" with the government and called him "Anna Hazare Part 2." Meanwhile, Mahua Moitra warns Wangchuk not to let the government dilute the movement and questions the reported proposal to send protesters across the country. At the same time, CJP makes it clear that its protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.