Indian Politics

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.

Discussions between Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) have intensified, with reports suggesting alliance talks and possible Cabinet representation. However, no official announcement has been made by either party.

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.

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma has come under political scrutiny after a video surfaced online showing him allegedly slapping a man during a road inspection in West Delhi. The incident has triggered sharp reactions from the Aam Aadmi Party, while Verma has defended his actions.

Pargat Singh's appointment marks a significant organisational transition for the Punjab Congress ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. His experience as an MLA, former minister and former international hockey captain will now be combined with the responsibility of strengthening the party's state organisation and coordinating its election preparations.

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.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has defended the Election Commission amid Opposition criticism of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and called on Congress and other Opposition parties to stop questioning constitutional institutions.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has nominated Reliance executive Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani and veteran leader Ram Gopal Yadav for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, with voting scheduled for October 16

The Revolutionary Goans Party has intensified its preparations for the Goa Assembly Election 2027 by launching a statewide membership drive, strengthening district and block committees and expanding its grassroots organisation.

Former BSP minister Izhar-ul-Haq, former BSP candidate Naeem Ahmed and other political and grassroots leaders joined the Congress in Lucknow ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2027.

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.