Political tensions in Jammu and Kashmir are rising as assembly elections approach, with BJP leaders, including Anurag Thakur, criticizing Congress's allegations regarding electoral integrity and accusing Rahul Gandhi of anti-national behavior for his associations. In Delhi, BJP MP Dinesh Sharma condemned Congress and the INDIA bloc for allegedly promoting casteism, which he claims hinders national progress, while Rahul Gandhi called for a caste census and suggested potential changes to reservation policies. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath echoed these sentiments, accusing opposition parties of fostering division based on caste. In Haryana, Congress's Bhupinder Singh Hooda blamed AAP for failing to agree on seat-sharing for the upcoming elections, asserting a direct contest with BJP. Meanwhile, BJP is strategically nominating Muslim candidates in the Muslim-majority Mewat region to challenge Congress's dominance there, indicating a shift in electoral strategy. As the political landscape evolves, the focus remains on the implications of these developments for the upcoming elections.