Morning Digest | CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey: BJP has an edge, but a tough fight is possible; Arrest of Rameshwaram Cafe blast accused triggers war of words between TMC and BJP

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 13, 2024

‘Non-vegetarian food during Navratri’ | PM Modi’s remarks on choice of food infantile, says Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments on “which leader ate what and in which month” are signs of “panic” and reflect a “sick mindset”, the Congress said on Friday. The principal Opposition party was responding to a comment made by the Prime Minister, earlier in the day while addressing a rally at Udhampur in Jammu. He had taken a dig at Opposition leaders for uploading videos of them eating non-vegetarian food during the Hindu auspicious period of Navratras or cooking mutton and eating it during the holy month of Shravan.

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | BJP has an edge, but a tough fight is possible

Three weeks before the 2024 general election was to commence, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) enjoyed a comfortable 12 percentage point lead over the rival alliance, INDIA, according to the CSDS-Lokniti pre-poll survey. The Narendra Modi factor continues to play a major role in providing the NDA with its advantage. However, livelihood-related issues are emerging as major concerns in this election. Dissatisfaction over unemployment and inflation among sections of the society indicates that a tough fight is on the cards.

SC judge’s oral comment triggers online vitriol against him

Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah’s oral remark “we will rip you apart” directed at the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority (Ayurveda and Unani Services) during the Patanjali contempt case hearing in the Supreme Court has triggered online vitriol against the judge.

Arrest of Bengaluru blast accused from Bengal triggers war of words between TMC and BJP