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News of a Congress sweep in Gujarat is circulating widely in India, with reports and commentary saying the party won 24 seats while the BJP won none — described in Hindi as a complete rout for the BJP. The results are being framed around senior figures Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, with supporters of both parties debating the scale of the setback for the BJP in PM Modi's home state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was greeted with black flag protests in Kollam, Kerala. Protesters lined his route as part of a demonstration against the senior BJP leader's visit. The incident has also raised questions over a possible security breach, as the minister was apparently visible to demonstrators, prompting debate about lapses in his protection arrangements during the Kerala leg of his tour.

Manoj Tiwari, the Bhojpuri singer-actor and BJP politician, is topping search trends in India. Posts suggest he may appear on the reality show Bigg Boss during the weekend 'Vaar' episode to support his daughter Riti, who is reportedly a contestant, and may confront contestant Kazi Tauqeer. The available posts contain speculation and questions rather than confirmed details, so it is not fully clear what has happened.