Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has formally requested West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to cease using the term 'Jagannath Dham' for the Digha temple, asserting that it exclusively pertains to Puri. This appeal follows widespread objections and concerns that the usage dilutes Puri's unique religious and cultural significance, potentially hurting the sentiments of numerous pilgrims and misrepresenting the revered abode of Lord Jagannath.

BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi has criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, labeling her anti-Hindu and blaming her for societal divisions and communal violence in Murshidabad. Union Minister Giriraj Singh echoed these sentiments, accusing Banerjee of vote bank politics and delayed response to the Murshidabad unrest, alleging Hindu communities are unsafe under her governance.

Heavy rainfall and strong winds caused a toll plaza roof to collapse in Telangana's Siddipet district, with no reported injuries. The IMD has issued orange alerts for several Telangana and Rajasthan districts, forecasting thunderstorms and lightning until May 7 and May 10, respectively. Other regions in north-west and central India are also under orange alert due to anticipated severe weather.