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Why is it Shaking Indian Democracy?

Punjab’s 2027 Assembly contest is taking shape around competing campaigns on governance, welfare, drugs, agriculture and regional politics. AAP has begun a door-to-door campaign highlighting its government’s record, while BJP is conducting an anti-drug yatra across the state. At the same time, Congress, SAD and Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) are working to expand their organisational and political space ahead of the election.

Punjab's paddy procurement season is likely to keep farmer concerns over procurement procedures, fertiliser availability and stubble management in focus. The government's response to these demands, including procurement arrangements and the proposed special Assembly session, will be closely watched by farmer organisations and political parties.

Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Yogi Adityanath government has begun preparations for a vote-on-account or interim budget covering the first three to four months of the 2027-28 financial year. The proposal is likely to be considered during the state legislature's winter session, expected in December 2026.

Several regional political parties in Manipur have joined hands to form a coordination committee ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. The new grouping plans to develop a Common Minimum Programme focused on issues affecting the state, adding another dimension to Manipur's evolving electoral landscape.

Congress and Revolutionary Goans have reached an in-principle understanding to work together for the 2027 Goa Assembly election, but the proposed alliance remains subject to several conditions. The discussions cover Goan identity, land and natural resources, political defections, employment, governance and environmental issues.

Uttar Pradesh is witnessing increasing political activity ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, with the Samajwadi Party (SP) preparing a statewide outreach campaign under its PDA framework. Party president Akhilesh Yadav is expected to lead the proposed Samajwadi PDA Yatra, which is planned to begin in October.

Uttar Pradesh is entering an increasingly active phase of political preparation ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensifying its organisational activities across the state.

Punjab is entering an increasingly active phase of preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly election, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, BJP and other Political Parties stepping up organisational and campaign activities across the state.

Rajasthan’s urban local-body election results have brought a closely contested political picture, with the BJP leading the declared ward count while Congress and independent candidates also securing substantial support. Repolling in some wards is set to complete the remaining results.

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.