The Lalita Gautam murder case in Meerut has triggered a major political controversy and law-and-order debate in Uttar Pradesh after protests continued even after the main accused was arrested. According to police, the accused was taken into custody within 24 hours of the incident and later sent to judicial custody.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has stepped up preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, urging party workers to begin grassroots mobilisation across the state. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, she called on the cadre to focus on strengthening the organisation while remaining committed to constitutional values.
