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The INDIA bloc has announced a nationwide campaign over concerns related to the Election Commission and electoral processes. The Opposition plans protests, a march to the Election Commission headquarters, and a legal challenge to provisions of the Chief Election Commissioner Act, 2023.

Sachin Pilot’s criticism adds to the political debate surrounding electoral-roll revisions in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. The central issue is whether eligible voters are accurately represented in the final rolls, while allegations of deliberate deletions remain disputed and subject to official verification.

BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan questioned the unity of the INDIA bloc after several key opposition leaders were absent from its September 30 meeting, while opposition parties announced further action over electoral-roll issues.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has defended the Election Commission amid Opposition criticism of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and called on Congress and other Opposition parties to stop questioning constitutional institutions.

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha's name was marked “shifted” in Punjab's draft electoral roll during the SIR exercise, prompting allegations of political vendetta and a response from the AAP. Later, the Delhi CEO's office confirmed that Chadha's Form 6 application for Rajinder Nagar was approved after the prescribed procedure.

Manipur's government has deferred expansion of its Council of Ministers amid continuing violence and security concerns, with further appointments reportedly likely to be considered after the October Durga Puja period.

Punjab politics has entered an active pre-election phase, with AAP, BJP and SAD expanding grassroots mobilisation through door-to-door campaigns, yatras, rallies and public outreach ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

The INDIA bloc has announced a six-point action plan including “Save Democracy” marches from October 2 to 8, an Opposition MPs’ march to the Election Commission on October 6, five major rallies and a November 1 mega rally in Delhi.

Manipur politics is intensifying ahead of the 2027 Assembly election as the Centre defers the Census amid demands for an NRC first, bringing citizenship, migration, displacement and electoral delimitation into the centre of the political debate.

Goa politics is entering a new phase ahead of the 2027 Assembly election as GFP-Congress talks create uncertainty around the AAP-GFP “Goa First” alliance, while Congress also discusses coordination with Revolutionary Goans.

Uttar Pradesh is heading toward a closely contested political phase ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, with the BJP strengthening its organisation while the SP and Congress work to maintain their alliance and resolve seat-sharing issues.

A controversy over government bungalows in Chandigarh has become a fresh political issue in Punjab, with BJP, Congress and SAD leaders questioning the use of official residences by Delhi-based AAP leaders and functionaries ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.