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The West Bengal Assembly Secretariat has issued notices to 10 MLAs aligned with the rebel TMC faction, seeking their responses to a disqualification petition filed by the Mamata Banerjee-led camp.

The Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Cabinet has approved a proposal to use 1932 as the cut-off year for identifying local inhabitants, with the draft legislation expected to be introduced in the state Assembly.

The Telangana BJP is intensifying its opposition campaign over farmers’ insurance and fee reimbursement while also seeking greater political focus on Telangana Liberation Day.

: The Haryana Congress Legislature Party has issued a show-cause notice to Ratia MLA Jarnail Singh, alleging that he defied the party whip during the state Assembly’s monsoon session.

The upcoming Nandigram Assembly bypoll has triggered fresh political discussions in West Bengal after a Congress leader claimed that the Trinamool Congress had offered the seat to Congress. The TMC denied making such a proposal, adding another point of contention ahead of the October 6 bypoll.

The Supreme Court has resumed final hearings in petitions concerning the Shiv Sena split and the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The Shinde camp is defending the Election Commission’s decision recognising its organisational majority in the party dispute.

Telangana is facing a significant rainfall deficit, with farmers in several districts reporting crop stress and losses. The state Assembly is scheduled to discuss the effects of El Niño and possible remedial measures as concerns grow over water availability and agricultural output.

The CPI(M) extended state committee meeting in Kozhikode concluded with limited organisational changes and no replacement of the party’s top leadership. The meeting focused on strengthening the organisation and addressing concerns following the party’s loss of power in Kerala.

The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly is holding a one-day special session focused on women’s empowerment, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav set to present a resolution seeking implementation of one-third reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures after the delimitation process.

The Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party have announced a pre-poll alliance ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections, bringing a new alliance arrangement into the state’s political landscape.

The Uttar Pradesh government has expanded cashless medical treatment facilities to additional groups, including teachers, Prantiya Rakshak Dal personnel, cooks and Anganwadi workers and helpers. With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, the BJP is highlighting healthcare and welfare measures as part of its political strategy.

The Gujarat government has said a decision on declaring drought in affected areas will be taken only after a detailed survey at the end of the Kharif season. The opposition has demanded immediate action, citing rainfall shortages in several districts and concerns among farmers.