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Maharashtra's political debate has intensified over the Maharashtra Public Service Commission exam controversy. Student concerns over alleged irregularities and demands for accountability have put pressure on the state government and the commission.

Political pressure is mounting in Maharashtra over alleged irregularities in MPSC examinations. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has intensified his criticism of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured students that past examination irregularities will also be investigated.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has completed 100 days in office, with the Congress-led government highlighting its focus on welfare schemes, employment, agriculture, housing and public services. A special programme at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru is being held to mark the milestone and showcase the government’s initiatives, including the five guarantee schemes and newly announced development and employment programmes.

BSP chief Mayawati has removed her nephew Akash Anand from the Bahujan Samaj Party following a fresh internal dispute involving Anand and his father-in-law, former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddharth. The decision has renewed attention on the BSP’s leadership structure, succession debate and future political strategy.

Bihar is facing a major flood crisis, with millions of people affected across several districts. The situation has also triggered a fresh political confrontation, as RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has urged the state government to speed up relief operations while the ruling establishment faces growing pressure over flood management and public assistance.

Karnataka has taken a major step in campus politics by approving the return of student union elections after a 37-year gap. The decision allows colleges to conduct student elections while keeping them formally unaffiliated with political parties, bringing youth participation, campus democracy and student representation back into the political discussion.

Maharashtra Politics has witnessed a fresh controversy ahead of Ganeshotsav, with disagreements emerging within the ruling Mahayuti alliance over the use of DJs and loudspeakers during celebrations. While some BJP and Shiv Sena leaders have supported restrictions on noise pollution, others have opposed a blanket ban, giving the opposition another issue to target the government.

West Bengal Politics is entering another important phase as the BJP has formed a 263-member state executive committee ahead of upcoming Assembly bypolls. The organisational restructuring comes amid continuing political competition with the Trinamool Congress and a separate dispute over the TMC’s official name and election symbol before the Election Commission.

Telangana Politics has witnessed a major confrontation in the Assembly after 21 BRS MLAs were suspended for disrupting proceedings amid a controversy over an alleged Dalit “purification” ritual in Siddipet. The Congress government has condemned the incident, while BRS leaders have accused the ruling party of diverting attention from other political issues.

Madhya Pradesh Politics has witnessed a significant development after protesting MBBS interns ended their three-day agitation following the state government's decision to increase their monthly stipend by 50%. The protest also raised questions over the treatment of medical students and police action during demonstrations.

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.