Drought

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.

Maharashtra is one of India's most politically influential states, where regional identity, urban development, agriculture and coalition politics play an important role. Political competition continues to shape debates over governance, economic growth and the state's future.

A fresh political debate has emerged in Karnataka after the state government issued guidelines limiting the rendition of Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas at official programmes. The decision has raised questions about cultural issues, government protocol and political differences in the state.

Karnataka politics is witnessing renewed discussion over governance as the D.K. Shivakumar-led government completes 100 days in office. Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has praised the government's direction while calling for continued focus on electoral guarantees, drought management and public expectations.

The Cauvery water dispute has intensified after the CWMA upheld an order directing Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. Karnataka has opposed the decision, citing drought conditions and declining reservoir inflows, and is considering approaching the Supreme Court.

Karnataka’s farm loan waiver demand has become a major political issue, with an all-party delegation seeking the Centre’s intervention and financial support amid concerns over the impact of drought on farmers.

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a three-day special Assembly session from September 21, setting the stage for fresh political debate in the state. The session comes amid an increasingly active Congress-BJP confrontation, with the Opposition expected to raise key governance and policy issues. Get the latest Karnataka political updates on Indian Rajniti – www.indianrajneeti.com.

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.