Lok Sabha

West Bengal's political landscape is entering another competitive phase as the BJP decides to contest upcoming civic elections independently. The decision reflects the party's focus on strengthening its organisation, building a direct connection with voters and preparing for future political battles in the state.

Rajasthan's second and final phase of urban local body elections is underway, with voting taking place across major cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Udaipur and Ajmer. The contest is being closely watched as a test of the BJP government's grassroots strength and the Congress's opposition strategy.

A fresh political confrontation has emerged between the Congress and the Centre over the formal prorogation of Parliament. Congress has accused the government of deliberately delaying the process and linked the issue to concerns over a proposed Delimitation Bill, intensifying the wider debate over parliamentary procedure and representation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has intensified his outreach across the state ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The BJP is focusing on 115 key constituencies where the party faces a strong challenge, making development, welfare and grassroots mobilisation central to its election strategy.

Rajasthan's 2026 civic elections have entered the voting phase, with polling beginning across 39 districts in the first phase. The BJP has taken disciplinary action against 41 rebel leaders, adding another political dimension to the local body contest.

A political controversy has erupted in Punjab after the death of a Sangrur farmer whose family says he had raised concerns about drug addiction and government action against the drug trade. Rahul Gandhi has demanded the resignation of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and called for an independent investigation.

West Bengal’s political landscape has entered a new phase following the 2026 Assembly election, with the BJP government facing growing scrutiny over governance, internal party challenges and opposition pressure.

With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election approaching, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has intensified his outreach across the state, focusing on development projects and welfare initiatives in constituencies where the BJP faces a tougher political challenge.

The debate over women’s political representation has gained renewed attention as national leaders discuss the implementation of the 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies ahead of the 2029 general election.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said the 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies could create new avenues for political leadership. His remarks have renewed attention on women's representation, electoral reforms and the future direction of Indian politics ahead of the 2029 general elections.

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.