🇮🇳 Top 20 Indian Politics News Stories

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Here are the major political developments in India being reported today, with claims attributed to the relevant parties or authorities.

1. Supreme Court Examines T.M. Krishna’s Vande Mataram Plea

The Supreme Court is examining whether people who conscientiously decline to sing Vande Mataram at official events can face penalties. The case, filed by Carnatic musician T.M. Krishna, also raises questions about the legal status and enforcement of rules concerning the National Song.

2. Mamata Banerjee’s Plea Against EC Order in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is preparing to hear Mamata Banerjee’s challenge to the Election Commission’s interim decision concerning the Trinamool Congress name and election symbol. The dispute comes ahead of the October 6 bypolls.

3. Calcutta HC Allows Mamata Faction to Operate Three Bank Accounts

The Calcutta High Court has allowed the Mamata Banerjee-led faction to operate three previously frozen bank accounts. The order comes amid the continuing dispute over the TMC’s identity and the Election Commission’s interim arrangements.

4. J&K Assembly Session Begins Amid Protests

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session opened amid disruptions, with BJP legislators raising governance-related issues while National Conference and Congress members pressed their demand for restoration of statehood.

5. Election Commission Announces October Rajya Sabha Polls

The Election Commission has scheduled biennial elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats on October 16. Elections for 28 Legislative Council seats are scheduled for October 23.

6. Punjab Opposition Announces Indefinite Protest Over Drug Issue

Punjab opposition parties have launched an indefinite protest near Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Sangrur residence over the state’s drug problem. The opposition has formed a 21-member committee to coordinate the agitation, while the AAP government has criticised the protest.

7. Punjab Government and BJP Trade Allegations Over Drugs

The Punjab government and BJP continue to exchange allegations over the state’s drug problem and the sources of narcotics entering Punjab. The competing claims remain part of an ongoing political dispute.

8. Karnataka Assembly Session Disrupted by Vande Mataram Row

The Karnataka legislature’s special session saw a dispute after the official rendition of Vande Mataram stopped after two stanzas while BJP legislators continued with the full version. The session is also discussing drought and the Kasturirangan report.

9. Karnataka BJP Seeks Longer Special Session

Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra has called for extending the legislature’s three-day special session to a week. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has defended the three-day format, saying the session is intended to address the Kasturirangan report and drought-related concerns.

10. Congress Raises Questions Over Ayodhya Temple Theft Case

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned the progress of the investigation into the reported theft at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and called for action against those responsible. The matter is also before the Supreme Court, which has been informed about the investigation and chargesheet timeline.

11. Supreme Court Orders Fresh SIT Probe in Karnataka Case

The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh Special Investigation Team probe into a 2012 rape-murder case in Karnataka, describing the circumstances as requiring renewed investigation.

12. Supreme Court Issues Notice in ‘₹370 Biryani’ FIR Case

The Supreme Court has issued notice on comedian Pranit More’s plea seeking to club multiple FIRs connected with the controversy surrounding a ₹370 biryani joke. More has said he apologised after the incident and is prepared to face proceedings.

13. Supreme Court Rules on Re-Arrest Procedures

The Supreme Court has held that police seeking to re-arrest a person released because authorities failed to provide grounds for arrest must obtain the magistrate’s permission and give reasons. The ruling concerns safeguards surrounding arrest and detention.

14. West Bengal Electoral-Roll Dispute Remains Before Supreme Court

The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that 22 lakh of the 27 lakh deleted voters in West Bengal have filed appeals. The figures are part of the continuing legal and political dispute surrounding the electoral-roll revision exercise.

15. Congress Continues Criticism of Special Intensive Revision

The Congress continues to challenge the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision process, arguing that the exercise could affect eligible voters. The Election Commission has maintained that the process is intended to verify and update electoral rolls.

16. Delhi Court Revisits Plea Concerning Sonia Gandhi’s Electoral Records

A Delhi court has ordered a fresh look at a plea seeking investigation concerning Sonia Gandhi’s citizenship and alleged inclusion in electoral records. The development is part of an ongoing legal dispute; the allegations have not been established merely by the court’s decision to reconsider the matter.

17. Nandigram Bypoll Legal Dispute Continues

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking protection in connection with several cases ahead of the Nandigram bypoll. The court is scheduled to hear the matter.

18. Rajasthan Civic Poll Results Remain a Political Talking Point

The BJP has secured a substantial number of chairperson positions in Rajasthan’s civic-body elections, while results for other positions are continuing. The outcome is being discussed by political parties as they assess their local electoral standing.

19. BJP and Congress Continue Political Outreach to Young Voters

Political parties are intensifying efforts to engage India’s younger electorate. Recent Delhi University Students’ Union results, in which ABVP won three of the four main posts while Congress’s NSUI did not win a post, have prompted discussion about youth politics and party organisation.

20. Jaishankar Holds Diplomatic Meetings at UN General Assembly

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is holding bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. India’s diplomatic agenda includes discussions on regional and international developments and strengthening multilateral cooperation.