Amit Shah

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on October 8, 2026, to discuss efforts to restore peace and normalcy in the violence-affected state. Shah assured continued central support and agreed to visit Manipur later this month. Deputy Chief Ministers Losii Dikho and Nemcha Kipgen were also called to Delhi for discussions with senior BJP leaders.

Actor-activist Prakash Raj and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee joined a protest at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park on October 8, organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and supporters. Protesters demanded the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged wrongful voter deletions.

Maharashtra’s drought crisis has become a major governance challenge, with CM Devendra Fadnavis seeking central assistance and a central team assessing the situation

The BJP marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public life with nationwide programmes, with senior leaders including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and BJP president Nitin Nabin highlighting what they described as achievements in welfare, national security, infrastructure and economic growth.

Congress leaders Alka Lamba and O. Ibobi Singh sharply criticised the BJP over governance, development and the situation in Manipur. Lamba projected Rahul Gandhi as the next Prime Minister, while Ibobi accused the BJP of weakening and dividing the state. The Heirok conference also focused on women's political participation and Congress's efforts to strengthen its organisation in Manipur.

Punjab Election 2027 preparations have entered an active phase, with the BJP making the drug menace the central theme of its statewide campaign through a 4,000-km Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra. AAP is responding by highlighting its governance record and grassroots outreach, while SAD is also using the drug issue in its Punjab Bachao and women-focused campaigns.

Punjab politics has entered an active pre-election phase, with AAP, BJP and SAD expanding grassroots mobilisation through door-to-door campaigns, yatras, rallies and public outreach ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

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.

Manipur politics is intensifying ahead of the 2027 Assembly election as the Centre defers the Census amid demands for an NRC first, bringing citizenship, migration, displacement and electoral delimitation into the centre of the political debate.

A controversy over government bungalows in Chandigarh has become a fresh political issue in Punjab, with BJP, Congress and SAD leaders questioning the use of official residences by Delhi-based AAP leaders and functionaries ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

Electoral rolls determine who is registered to vote in a constituency. Understanding registration and verification procedures helps citizens check their details and identify issues before elections.

The Model Code of Conduct establishes guidelines for political parties and candidates during elections. It covers campaign behaviour, public resources and expectations for responsible political competition.