Prominent Haryana politician Birender Singh joined the Congress after BJP denied his son a Hisar ticket, leading to their resignation. Singh, along with his son, supported Jai Prakash JP, criticizing PM Modi and predicting his defeat. Singh also indirectly criticized Hooda, strategized campaign support, and highlighted issues with the nomination process and party leadership responsibility.

Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda vows to implement OPS and regularize temporary employees in Haryana when Congress government formed, benefiting thousands. Campaigning for AAP's Sushil Gupta in Ladwa, Hooda addresses unemployment issues, promises massive recruitment, opposes BJP policies leading to migration. Congress leaders Ashok Arora and Ladwa MLA Mewa Singh support AAP's Sushil Gupta under the India alliance banner.

Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, major contributors to the armed forces, feel neglected by political parties during Lok Sabha elections. Veterans, soldiers, and Veer Naris in the region seek recognition. The states also have a high number of war widows and are associated with the issue of One Rank One Pension (OROP).

BJP MLA Ashok Rana and his son accused of arson and firing at GS Infrastructure Pvt Ltds plant in Bijnor, demanding money, issuing threats, resulting in injuries to a security guard, extensive damage to machinery and vehicles. Complaint filed on April 30, FIR against 20 individuals, anticipatory bail sought and rejected.

Six workers, including two from Bihar, died in a boiler explosion at a catechu factory in Sonipat's Kundli Industrial Area. Over 20 people were injured. The explosion damaged adjacent buildings near Shri Ganesh factory, highlighting concerns about the district administration's response.