Disqualification

Bihar's political landscape has witnessed a fresh controversy after two newly elected Independent Members of the Legislative Council, Banshidhar Brajwasi and Rahul Raj, announced their association with the BJP following the recent council elections. The development triggered strong objections from the RJD and Jan Suraaj Party, which questioned the constitutional validity of the move and demanded disqualification proceedings. However, the controversy took another turn when the two MLCs clarified that they had extended support to the BJP rather than formally joining the party.

Meghalaya’s political landscape has witnessed a significant development after two-thirds of the United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). An official order issued by the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Secretariat on October 16, 2026, records the merger, bringing fresh attention to the state’s coalition politics, party strength and the changing relationship between regional parties and national political organisations.

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a petition concerning legislators who resign from elected positions and subsequently contest by-elections. The case raises questions about political defections, public expenditure and accountability to voters.

Mokama MLA Anant Singh has announced plans to form a new political party following his expulsion from Janata Dal (United). The dispute highlights internal party discipline, constituency-level political competition and the challenges facing Bihar's political organisations.

India’s anti-defection law sets out circumstances in which elected legislators may face disqualification. Understanding the Tenth Schedule helps readers follow party switching, legislative discipline and constitutional procedures.

With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election approaching in 2027, the Samajwadi Party and Congress are working to strengthen their alliance after their improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Political observers believe the opposition has an important opportunity, but unity and effective seat-sharing will be crucial.

The West Bengal Assembly Secretariat has issued notices to 10 MLAs aligned with the rebel TMC faction, seeking their responses to a disqualification petition filed by the Mamata Banerjee-led camp.

The Supreme Court has resumed final hearings in petitions concerning the Shiv Sena split and the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The Shinde camp is defending the Election Commission’s decision recognising its organisational majority in the party dispute.

A tragic incident in Telangana has sparked anger among State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees after a 24-year-old woman bus conductor, Gundla Pravalika, died following an alleged attack by a passenger. The conductor, who was seriously injured after being pushed out of a moving bus during an argument over ticket change, succumbed to her injuries after nearly ten days of treatment.

Karnataka's latest bus fare hike has triggered a political controversy across the state, with opposition parties strongly criticising the Congress government over the increased financial burden on ordinary passengers. The revised fares for state-run transport corporations have come into effect from midnight on November 4, making bus journeys more expensive for thousands of daily commuters.