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Veteran Congress leader Shamanuru Shivashankarappa, 94, was cremated in Davanagere after passing away. He served six terms as an MLA and made significant contributions to education.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that this move was part of a larger attempt to weaken and ultimately dismantle the flagship rural employment scheme.

Clashes were reported between UDF and LDF workers at Ulikkal in Kannur district, though police intervention brought the situation under control, said police. 

In his Puducherry campaign, Vijay criticized the BJP and the Union government for neglect, while praising the local government's security measures.