"I call on Congress and its leaders to be accountable for their actions. Their frivolous petitions have not only wasted the time of the Supreme Court but have also squandered the nation's resources and time. It's high time they answer for their disruptive tactics and focus on constructive engagement in the democratic process", Sharma said.

The Samajwadi Party replaced Khajuraho LS candidate Mohan Yadav with ex-MLA Meera Deep Narayan Yadav to challenge BJP's VD Sharma in Madhya Pradesh. The shift aims to field a formidable local contender against the incumbent BJP chief, sources say.