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The BJP has secured a major electoral victory in Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, with candidate Devasish Sharma defeating AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal by 1,42,224 votes. The Election Commission's results show Sharma received 7,14,349 votes, while Ajmal secured 5,72,125. The result marks an important development in Assam's political landscape.

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.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the state's preparedness for a possible cyclone on October 24, 2026. The state government said 302 rescue teams were kept ready and announced the closure of schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in five districts on October 28 and 29. The priority is to protect residents in vulnerable areas, safeguard essential services and minimise disruption to farming and livelihoods.

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Andhra Pradesh has intensified its disaster management and emergency response operations as Cyclone Arnab approached the state's coastline, prompting authorities to focus on public safety, evacuation arrangements and the protection of essential infrastructure.

Odisha’s long-running Kotia border dispute has triggered a fresh political exchange between Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik. On 27 October 2026, Majhi responded to Patnaik’s earlier communication, reaffirming Odisha’s territorial claim and urging a solution through legal and constitutional procedures. The dispute has gained renewed attention following developments concerning local-body elections in the contested area, raising questions about territorial administration, inter-state relations and the political responsibility of both the government and opposition.

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.

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Former Indian hockey captain and three-time MLA Pargat Singh has assumed charge as Punjab Congress president. He has emphasised clean politics, party unity and public accountability as Congress prepares to challenge the Aam Aadmi Party government ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

Political tensions in Assam have intensified over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the ruling BJP announcing peaceful rallies across district headquarters to counter the Congress-led opposition campaign. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's announcement has added another dimension to the ongoing political debate over voter-list transparency, electoral accountability and democratic institutions.

The Mahanadi water-sharing dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh has entered another important phase following a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 1, 2026. While the governments have expressed interest in an amicable settlement, questions remain over equitable water distribution, Hirakud reservoir requirements and the protection of Odisha's interests.