Gujarat Politics

The BJP retained control of the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation after winning 38 of the 44 seats in the 2026 civic elections. Congress secured five seats, while an Independent candidate won one seat.

The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation election has become a political flashpoint after Congress and AAP raised allegations concerning pressure on opposition candidates and the rejection of an AAP nomination. The BJP has rejected the allegations, while the September 29 withdrawal deadline and October 11 polling date remain key milestones in the 44-seat civic election.

Ahead of the 2027 Gujarat Assembly election, Congress is working on a new political agenda focused on employment, farmers, workers and young people. The party has begun organisational efforts to rebuild its presence across the state.

A fresh organisational dispute has emerged within the Gujarat Congress after Banaskantha district president Gulabsinh Rajput questioned the cancellation of his proposed organisational appointments.

Gujarat’s reservoirs gained 603 million cubic metres of water following rainfall over 48 hours, providing some relief to the state’s water situation. However, overall storage remained below last year’s level, keeping water management and reservoir levels in focus.

The Gujarat government has said a decision on declaring drought in affected areas will be taken only after a detailed survey at the end of the Kharif season. The opposition has demanded immediate action, citing rainfall shortages in several districts and concerns among farmers.

Gujarat politics has entered a fresh phase of confrontation after Congress MLAs protested over the Bhavnagar hooch tragedy and demanded accountability from the state government.

Congress MLAs protested outside the Gujarat Assembly demanding the resignation of the state Home Minister following the Bhavnagar hooch tragedy, putting the BJP-led government under renewed political pressure.

A political controversy has erupted in Gujarat after Congress MLA Imran Khedawala sat down during part of the Vande Mataram rendition in the state Assembly. The BJP has demanded an apology, while Khedawala defended his decision and said he stood for the traditionally sung portions of the national song.

Gujarat continues to remain a major political and economic centre as the government focuses on infrastructure, investment, industrial growth and welfare, while opposition parties work to strengthen their political presence.

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.