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A fresh political confrontation has erupted in Odisha after the BJP criticised Congress and INDIA bloc partners over their Delhi protest against the Election Commission. The dispute has brought constitutional institutions, electoral transparency and opposition politics into the spotlight.

A local dispute over auto union control has triggered a fresh political controversy in West Bengal. Bombs were allegedly hurled in Mallikpur, Falta, while rival political groups traded accusations over responsibility for the violence.

Tejashwi Yadav has intensified his political confrontation with the BJP and RSS, accusing them of using central investigative agencies against his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav. His criticism of religious preacher Dhirendra Shastri has added a religious and social dimension to the political controversy.

The opposition's effort to challenge the BJP together in Tripura has encountered a fresh setback. Congress has announced candidates for 49 of Agartala's 51 municipal wards after accusing CPI(M) of making unilateral candidate decisions without proper consultation.

Odisha's BJP government has faced fresh opposition criticism after a video showing Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik riding on his personal security officer's back during a visit to a disaster-affected area went viral. The minister's office defended the action, saying he had an injured leg.

India's Special Intensive Revision controversy has triggered another political confrontation. BJP leader Ram Madhav has accused Congress of spreading misinformation about voter-list revision, while opposition parties continue questioning the transparency and impact of the exercise.

Andhra Pradesh's 2026 local body elections have delivered a significant political message across the state. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Jana Sena Party (JSP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which form the ruling NDA alliance, have recorded major victories in municipal corporations, municipalities and nagar panchayats.

Vijayawada has witnessed a significant political development with former MLA and Jana Sena Party leader Vangaveeti Radhakrishna securing a massive victory in the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation mayoral election. His victory against YSR Congress Party candidate Rayana Bhagyalakshmi has brought the Vangaveeti family's political legacy back into the centre of Vijayawada's political landscape.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary's November 2 meeting with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has brought border-district security into focus. According to the Bihar Chief Minister's Secretariat, the two leaders held detailed discussions on security-related concerns in Bihar's border areas. The meeting highlights the importance of coordination between the state and Union governments on matters involving security and administration.

Tensions have emerged between the Congress and Samajwadi Party amid discussions over seat-sharing in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. A meeting between Congress UP in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam and former SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya has reportedly upset Akhilesh Yadav's party, raising questions about coordination within the INDIA bloc.

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.