MVA

Maharashtra's decision to declare 265 talukas drought-affected has triggered questions from both ruling alliance leaders and the Opposition. While some areas represented by Mahayuti leaders have been excluded, the MVA has questioned the transparency of the assessment process.

The Janata Dal (United) has intensified its long-running campaign against the Farakka Barrage, launching a “Nitish Samvad” outreach programme across 12 districts along the Ganga. With the India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty approaching its December 2026 expiry, the issue has returned to the centre of Bihar's political debate over floods, silt accumulation and water management.

The FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 has been referred to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination. The committee, chaired by BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal, will review the proposed changes and concerns raised by political parties and stakeholders.