National Politics

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.

Tamil Nadu has a distinctive political landscape shaped by regional identity, welfare policies, social development and strong competition between political parties. These factors continue to influence governance, elections and the state's political future.

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

India’s national political debate has intensified after senior Congress leader P Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits India has received from recent BRICS summits. The BJP strongly defended the government’s BRICS engagement, turning the issue into a fresh political debate over India’s foreign policy and global influence.

National politics has witnessed a fresh Congress-BJP confrontation over Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. HarperCollins India will publish the book on November 10, 2026, after Penguin Random House India and Gandhi’s team failed to reach an agreement over the manuscript. The dispute has triggered a wider debate over political memoirs, editorial independence and alleged censorship.

Gujarat continues to remain a major political and economic centre as the government focuses on infrastructure, investment, industrial growth and welfare, while opposition parties work to strengthen their political presence.

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.

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss key issues concerning the Union Territory, including the demand for early restoration of statehood and governance-related matters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in New Delhi on September 5, 2026. The event marks 100 years of the prestigious institution and coincides with Teachers’ Day. Modi is also scheduled to address the gathering.

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.