INDIA Bloc

The INDIA bloc has announced a nationwide campaign over concerns related to the Election Commission and electoral processes. The Opposition plans protests, a march to the Election Commission headquarters, and a legal challenge to provisions of the Chief Election Commissioner Act, 2023.

BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan questioned the unity of the INDIA bloc after several key opposition leaders were absent from its September 30 meeting, while opposition parties announced further action over electoral-roll issues.

The INDIA bloc has announced a six-point action plan including “Save Democracy” marches from October 2 to 8, an Opposition MPs’ march to the Election Commission on October 6, five major rallies and a November 1 mega rally in Delhi.

Uttar Pradesh is heading toward a closely contested political phase ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, with the BJP strengthening its organisation while the SP and Congress work to maintain their alliance and resolve seat-sharing issues.

Uttar Pradesh politics is heating up ahead of the 2027 Assembly election as the BJP strengthens its organisation and the Samajwadi Party expands its PDA Rath campaign. At the same time, recent remarks by SP and Congress leaders have brought renewed attention to their alliance, leadership roles and the unresolved question of Assembly seat-sharing.

Goa's political activity is intensifying ahead of the 2027 Assembly election as AAP and Goa Forward Party continue with their “Goa First” alliance, while reports of Congress-GFP discussions create fresh questions about the opposition's electoral strategy. The BJP is also strengthening its organisation, while the electoral-roll revision issue remains in focus.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched the PDA Rath campaign from Rae Bareli ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, saying the SP will contest in an alliance and that seat-sharing will be based on winnability. The campaign has also brought the SP-Congress relationship and the BJP's response into focus.

A fresh political disagreement has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir after Congress state president Tariq Hameed Karra questioned the National Conference’s decision to play the complete version of Vande Mataram. The dispute has exposed differences between two INDIA bloc allies and added another issue to the region’s political debate.