The opposition INDIA bloc is preparing for a major political demonstration at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision process.

A major controversy erupted during the municipal elections in Venkatagiri on November 1, 2026, after the election symbols of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) candidates were reportedly interchanged on ballot papers in Ward 35.

Koppal district in Karnataka witnessed a bandh on October 31 as residents, farmers, environmental organisations and several social groups intensified their opposition to the proposed Baldota Steel and Power Limited (BSPL) project. The bandh marks one year since the movement against the industrial project began on October 31, 2025.

Andhra Pradesh is preparing for an important political contest as municipal elections are scheduled to take place on November 1, 2026. The elections are expected to become a major test of political strength between the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA alliance and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).

The BJP won six of the 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats, while the Samajwadi Party secured five. SP candidates Ashutosh Sinha and Kanti Singh won the closely watched Varanasi and Lucknow Graduates’ constituencies, respectively, giving the party a stronger position ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

The Andhra Pradesh municipal elections held on November 1, 2026, witnessed mixed voter participation across the state. While several smaller municipalities recorded encouraging turnout, major urban centres such as Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur and Tirupati witnessed comparatively lower participation.