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Scroll through Instagram or YouTube for a few minutes, and you will probably come across political speeches, party supporters arguing in comment sections, leaders making big promises, and videos claiming to expose the truth. Politics is no longer limited to television debates or newspaper headlines. For today's Gen Z, it is right there on their phone screens.

Social media has become one of the most powerful tools in Indian politics. Platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp and X are changing how political parties communicate with voters, how candidates build their image, and how citizens understand election campaigns. From major cities to small villages, political messages can now reach millions of people within seconds.

The Election Commission of India's October 2026 parliamentary by-election results list Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Devasish Sharma as the winner in Assam's Nagaon constituency with 714,349 votes. The result provides a verified picture of the contest between the BJP, the All India United Democratic Front and Congress, although its wider political implications require further analysis.

With the terms of several state assemblies approaching their end in 2027, political parties are entering an important preparation period. The BJP, Congress and regional parties will need to focus on candidate selection, alliances, public outreach and local issues. The Election Commission’s official records provide an early picture of the states to watch, although the detailed election schedules have not yet been announced.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has intensified his criticism of opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the state's law-and-order situation under Adityanath's administration, bringing governance and public safety into focus as political parties prepare for the next electoral contest.

Renewed discussion about a possible BJP–Shiromani Akali Dal understanding has brought alliance strategy back into Punjab politics. Seat-sharing, party identity and the next Assembly election remain important considerations.

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao has launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, alleging that Congress has failed to fulfil its 2023 election promises. KTR questioned the implementation of six guarantees, 13 declarations and 420 promises, while accusing the state government of corruption and poor governance.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, highlighting India’s democratic stability, economic progress and cultural identity amid global uncertainty. Ahead of Modi’s visit to Varanasi for the Indian Air Force’s Wings Over Ganga air show, Adityanath also accused certain political forces of attempting to destabilise the country for narrow political interests.

The BJP is making Punjab’s drug problem a central theme of its campaign ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. However, the party faces a bigger challenge than attracting attention: convincing voters that it can deliver meaningful change on an issue that has affected communities for years.

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to UP Muslims to become leaders themselves, after which Telangana Govt Advisor Shabbir Ali countered him over his work in Telangana.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress over its political approach and accused the party of damaging India's image. The remarks add to the BJP-Congress confrontation over national politics, opposition strategy and electoral accountability.