On April 13, 2025, the Bihar BJP filed an FIR against Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar, alleging abusive remarks against PM Modi and the RSS during an April 11 interview. The police registered the FIR under sections 352 and 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

On April 13, 2025, protests against the Waqf Amendment Act in Murshidabad, West Bengal, resulted in three deaths. The Calcutta High Court has ordered the deployment of central forces to maintain peace.

On April 13, 2025, protests against the Waqf Amendment Act in Silchar, Assam, turned violent as protesters threw stones at police, who responded with force. Reports indicate similar protests occurred in other parts of India, including Tripura, where police sustained injuries.

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission of India (ECI). The ECI is responsible for administering election processes in India at both the national and state levels.

According to Section 62 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the minimum age for voting in India is 18 years. Only citizens of India are eligible to vote.

While the right to vote in India is a constitutional right under Article 326, Section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, generally excludes prisoners from voting, except those under preventive detention or imprisoned for contempt of court. The Supreme Court has affirmed the significance of the right to vote, with the freedom to vote (or not vote) protected under Article 19(1)(a).

Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, specifies disqualifications that prevent an individual from voting in India. These include unsoundness of mind, not being a citizen of India, and disqualification by law due to corrupt practices or other offenses in connection with elections.

On April 13, 2025, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma stated that there were no incidents in Assam related to the Waqf Amendment Act. He thanked the Muslim community and acknowledged the Assam Police's efforts in preventing violence.