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Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) has made a strong political statement, asking people in Telangana to remain patient for another year, claiming that former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) would return to power and address their problems.

Andhra Pradesh is preparing for an important political contest as municipal elections are scheduled to take place on November 1, 2026. The elections are expected to become a major test of political strength between the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA alliance and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).

Uttarakhand is moving towards the 2027 Assembly elections, with the Chief Electoral Officer's office publishing official records of voter-roll revision, EVM and VVPAT checking and district-level election preparations. The developments come as the BJP and Congress prepare for a crucial political contest over employment, migration, infrastructure and governance.

Odisha’s long-running Kotia border dispute has triggered a fresh political exchange between Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik. On 27 October 2026, Majhi responded to Patnaik’s earlier communication, reaffirming Odisha’s territorial claim and urging a solution through legal and constitutional procedures. The dispute has gained renewed attention following developments concerning local-body elections in the contested area, raising questions about territorial administration, inter-state relations and the political responsibility of both the government and opposition.

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to UP Muslims to become leaders themselves, after which Telangana Govt Advisor Shabbir Ali countered him over his work in Telangana.

The BJP has launched the three-month statewide ‘Seva Jyoti Yatra’ in Goa, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, ministers and MLAs taking government schemes to voters across constituencies ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

The Manipur government's efforts to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) will depend on more than financial assistance. Safe resettlement, restoration of damaged homes, security arrangements and rebuilding trust among affected communities will be critical for sustainable rehabilitation. The government's ongoing consultations with civil society groups and IDP representatives indicate that rehabilitation and reconciliation remain key challenges as Manipur works towards restoring normalcy.

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.

Punjab politics has entered an active pre-election phase, with AAP, BJP and SAD expanding grassroots mobilisation through door-to-door campaigns, yatras, rallies and public outreach ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

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.

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.