Opposition

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.

The Assam government is working on a plan to facilitate investments worth ₹50,000 crore as part of its Viksit Assam 2047 vision. The initiative focuses on attracting investment and strengthening economic development across the state.

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.

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 Odisha government is reviewing major development programmes and infrastructure projects as it focuses on implementation, public services and district-level development. The review comes amid continued political discussion over governance and delivery of government schemes.

Gujarat’s reservoirs gained 603 million cubic metres of water following rainfall over 48 hours, providing some relief to the state’s water situation. However, overall storage remained below last year’s level, keeping water management and reservoir levels in focus.

The Union Home Ministry is scheduled to brief a Joint Parliamentary Committee on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, as lawmakers examine changes governing organisations receiving foreign contributions.

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 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.

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.