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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the P4 initiative to eradicate poverty and prioritize the well-being of people. He emphasized the government's commitment to fulfilling its promises, including the distribution of pensions, infrastructure development, and various welfare initiatives.

Former Telangana Minister Harish Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of repeatedly breaking his promises to farmers by failing to implement the Rythu Bharosa scheme as pledged, leaving many farmers disappointed. Rao highlighted multiple instances where funds were promised during key festivals but were never delivered, and he vowed that the BRS would persist in holding the government accountable.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, faces strong opposition from the INDIA bloc, who view it as unconstitutional and divisive, while the BJP defends it as necessary to improve the administration of Waqf properties. The bill's passage remains uncertain, with both sides firmly entrenched in their positions.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that approximately 95% of the Agartala Smart City Mission work has been accomplished, with the remaining projects on schedule to complete by May 2025. He also detailed the financial breakdown and current progress of the 65 planned projects under the scheme.

Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games were cancelled due to a series of failures by the Andrews government, including inadequate planning, poor oversight, and a lack of appropriate infrastructure. The government is facing criticism for its handling of the Games and its lack of cooperation with a parliamentary inquiry into the cancellation.