Assembly Elections

The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution demanding an independent investigation into alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the functioning of the Election Commission under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The move, led by the AAP government, has intensified the political debate over voter rights and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary led the BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao – Arajakta Hatao' march in Patna on October 28, 2026. The demonstration was organised to counter what the BJP described as misleading opposition narratives concerning democratic institutions, electoral processes and political leadership. The march brought the BJP's political campaign to the streets of Bihar's capital, while highlighting the growing confrontation between the ruling party and opposition leaders.

The Election Commission has started preparations for the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections through a high-level review meeting involving senior officials. The exercise signals an important phase of electoral planning, with voter registration, election administration and preparedness expected to remain key priorities ahead of the polls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders criticised Congress after it failed to win any of the seats it contested in the latest Legislative Council elections across four states. The results, delivered through ballot-paper voting, renewed the political dispute over EVMs, alleged electoral irregularities and the opposition’s demand for changes to the voting system.

The BJP–JD(S) alliance won all four seats in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, according to the reported results. Congress faced a setback, particularly in the Bangalore Teachers’ constituency, where three-time MLC Puttanna lost. The defeat also carries political significance for Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

The Samajwadi Party won five of the 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats, including key constituencies in Varanasi and Agra-Aligarh, while the BJP secured six. The results come as political parties prepare for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

The 2026 Assembly elections produced major changes in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The Election Commission of India's published results show the BJP winning 207 seats in West Bengal and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam securing 108 seats in Tamil Nadu. The results mark a major shift in regional party competition and raise questions about the future strategies of national and state parties.

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BJP-JD(S) sweeps Bengaluru Teachers seat Congress loses on Kharge's home turf

Youth-led protests are bringing unemployment, examination-related controversies, inflation and institutional accountability into India's political debate. While the Congress and other opposition parties continue their campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a separate youth movement associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is drawing attention to concerns affecting students and young job seekers. The developments present the Narendra Modi government with questions that extend beyond conventional party politics, particularly regarding employment opportunities, education reforms and the expectations of India's younger generation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day Gujarat visit on October 30, holding a roadshow in Banaskantha and launching development initiatives worth more than ₹14,000 crore. He also released the 24th PM-KISAN instalment of ₹19,000 crore for farmers across India.