Social Welfare

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.

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a hike in the honorarium of Anganwadi workers and helpers along with cashless medical treatment of up to ₹5 lakh. The move is aimed at strengthening the welfare support available to thousands of frontline workers across the state.

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.

Tamil Nadu’s political landscape continues to be shaped by regional issues, development priorities, strong party organisations and changing voter expectations as political parties prepare for the next phase of competition.

Kerala’s political landscape continues to be shaped by governance, welfare, employment, education and development, while major political parties work to strengthen their support across the state.

Karnataka plays a significant role in Indian parliamentary politics with 28 Lok Sabha seats, making it an important battleground for national parties. The BJP, Congress, and JD(S) are key political forces, with alliances and regional dynamics influencing electoral outcomes. Issues such as Bengaluru development, agriculture, employment, water disputes, and Centre–State relations remain central to Karnataka’s political discourse.

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has intervened in the ongoing protest by Adivasi students in Pune, urging Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to personally engage with the students and address their grievances. The protest centres on rules governing government-run tribal hostels, including age eligibility and concerns over hostel facilitie

Mallikarjun Kharge has played an important role in shaping the Congress party’s strategy, opposition politics, and approach to governance and public issues.

Rahul Gandhi has emerged as a prominent opposition leader in Indian politics, with his political activities focusing on governance, employment, economic issues, social welfare, and accountability.

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.