Punjab CM Amarinder Singh lambasted the BJP for allegedly trying to destroy India's unique strength of diversity with their "divisive-politics". "The BJP is trying to destroy India's unique strength of diversity with their divisive politics," he said. Amarinder denied being soft on Badals and asserted that he would not spare anyone found guilty, as per-law, of any crime against the people of his state.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh lashed out at Congress for promising abolition of sedition law in its election manifesto, and said the BJP would bring even more stringent laws for the security of the country if needed. "The Congress says they would do away with the sedition law. But we will definitely enact more stringent laws for the country's security if needed," he said.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said BJP needs to be voted to power again, as Modi-led government can get Bihar out of backwardness. Addressing an-election-rally at Lalji High School ground in Raniganj block in favour of NDA candidate Pradeep Singh, Kumar enumerated the achievements of BJD-led NDA government. He also exhorted voters to cast their ballots in favour of BJP candidate from Araria LS constituency.