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Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Rahul Gandhi and opposition parties over their allegations concerning electoral processes. Shah also predicted an NDA victory in Punjab, intensifying the political exchange ahead of the state's next Assembly election.

Voters and civil society representatives from six states testified at a public hearing in Delhi about deletions from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The hearing highlighted concerns over voter inclusion, documentation requirements and the impact of electoral roll revisions on vulnerable communities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary on October 11, highlighting his ideals of good governance, public service and national renewal. Narayan remains an important figure in India’s political history for his role in public movements and his influence on debates about democratic accountability.

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of misrepresenting the INDIA bloc’s meeting with President Droupadi Murmu, following the Opposition’s allegations of voter-list irregularities and “vote chori.” BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi described Gandhi’s account as politically motivated, intensifying the political dispute over electoral transparency.

The Samajwadi Party’s absence from Mallikarjun Kharge’s lunch meeting for INDIA bloc leaders has triggered fresh speculation over coordination among Opposition parties.

A reshuffle of parliamentary standing committee leadership has resulted in the Trinamool Congress losing two chairperson positions, with BJP and rebel-faction leaders taking key roles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in government are highlighted in a BJP-linked opinion piece focusing on youth empowerment, development, entrepreneurship and nation-building. The article traces his Gujarat tenure and national policies covering startups, education, sports, digital infrastructure, space and defence.

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.

Punjab Election 2027 preparations have entered an active phase, with the BJP making the drug menace the central theme of its statewide campaign through a 4,000-km Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra. AAP is responding by highlighting its governance record and grassroots outreach, while SAD is also using the drug issue in its Punjab Bachao and women-focused campaigns.

A controversy over government bungalows in Chandigarh has become a fresh political issue in Punjab, with BJP, Congress and SAD leaders questioning the use of official residences by Delhi-based AAP leaders and functionaries ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

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.