Mallikarjun Kharge

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.

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.

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.

BJP's 13-day Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra concludes in Jalandhar on September 30 with Amit Shah's rally, as Congress and AAP continue their political exchanges over Punjab's drug issue ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched the PDA Rath campaign from Rae Bareli ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, saying the SP will contest in an alliance and that seat-sharing will be based on winnability. The campaign has also brought the SP-Congress relationship and the BJP's response into focus.

Surendra Agarwal, senior journalist and political commentator covering Uttarakhand politics and the state's electoral developments.

Several regional political parties in Manipur have joined hands to form a coordination committee ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. The new grouping plans to develop a Common Minimum Programme focused on issues affecting the state, adding another dimension to Manipur's evolving electoral landscape.

The internal crisis in the Bihar Congress has intensified after the party issued show-cause notices to 29 leaders for allegedly participating in a protest against the state leadership in New Delhi. The action comes amid continuing demands from disgruntled leaders for organisational changes and greater accountability.

Uttarakhand politics has intensified after police registered an FIR over an alleged “purification” ceremony at Haldwani’s Ramlila Maidan following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally. The BJP and Congress have intensified their political attacks as both parties focus on the Dalit vote ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

The Centre is reportedly considering a special Parliament session in September 2026 to advance the proposed legislation linked to the women’s reservation quota. The issue is closely connected with delimitation, political representation and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, while Opposition parties are also seeking wider consultations. Get the latest political developments and analysis on Indian Rajniti – www.indianrajneeti.com.

Bengaluru Police have registered a Zero FIR against Uttarakhand BJP members and others over an alleged purification ritual at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground following a rally addressed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The case has triggered a fresh political controversy over allegations of caste discrimination.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged J.P. Nadda to ensure action over the controversial “purification” incident at Haldwani Ramlila Ground. With the Congress planning a protest march to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s residence on September 7, the issue is emerging as a fresh political flashpoint in the state. Read the latest political developments on Indian Rajniti – www.indianrajneeti.com.