Congress

Congress leaders staged a protest in Chandigarh over the death of a Dalit man, with party leaders including Sachin Pilot, Partap Singh Bajwa and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring detained during the demonstration. The protest has added a fresh political dispute between Congress and the Punjab government.

The BJP has nominated former IAS officer Devashish Sharma as its candidate for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam. His recent resignation from the civil service and quick entry into electoral politics has triggered criticism from the Congress, putting the spotlight on the political battle in the constituency.

The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer has allowed adult family members to represent senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick individuals and overseas voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The decision is aimed at making the voter-verification process more accessible while ensuring eligible voters remain part of the electoral system.

Rajasthan's urban local-body elections have concluded with a strong voter turnout of 70.68% in the second phase. With polling now over, attention has shifted to the Elections Results, while allegations of clashes, EVM glitches and bogus voting have added tension to the political contest.

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.

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's criticism of officials during a development meeting in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi has triggered a political controversy. Her remarks over the use of sanctioned funds and delays in development projects have drawn attention from both BJP and Congress leaders.

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has stepped down from key Congress positions following an Enforcement Directorate investigation involving his former aide in an alleged recruitment examination irregularities case. Rawat said the decision was intended to protect the Congress's anti-corruption image ahead of the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections.

The Haryana Congress faced a major internal controversy after five MLAs were accused of cross-voting in the 2026 Rajya Sabha election. The party later suspended the five legislators, bringing questions about discipline, unity and the future strategy of the state Congress into focus.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given a positive assessment of the D.K. Shivakumar-led government after its first 100 days, saying the administration is moving in the right direction. He has also urged the government to continue implementing its election promises and address drought-related concerns across the state.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is stepping up efforts to attract major private investment to the state, with meetings planned with industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. The initiative comes as the new government seeks to improve West Bengal's business environment and accelerate economic development.

Police conducted a search at the residence of former Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi as part of an investigation into an alleged private-school fraud case. The development has drawn attention to the state’s political and legal landscape.

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a statewide youth outreach programme focused on employment and development initiatives. Ministers, MPs, MLAs and MLCs are expected to meet students and young people as part of the campaign.