🇮🇳 Top 20 Indian Politics News Stories

Monday, October 5, 2026

Here are 20 of the most significant political developments in India today, with disputed claims attributed to the parties or individuals making them.

1. Supreme Court Questions Election Commission Over Form 6 Changes

The Supreme Court on Monday sought records from the Election Commission over changes allegedly made to Form 6, the statutory application used by new voters to seek inclusion in electoral rolls. Chief Justice Surya Kant said the court had not approved the modification and wanted to establish who authorised the changes.

2. Supreme Court Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Action Against CEC

The court issued notice to the Centre and Election Commission on a petition challenging the functioning of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The petition raises questions over alleged unilateral decisions within the poll panel and seeks judicial scrutiny of the Special Intensive Revision process.

3. Opposition Intensifies Campaign Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition parties stepped up their campaign demanding accountability from the Chief Election Commissioner following the Supreme Court proceedings. Congress and other opposition leaders have interpreted the court’s observations as strengthening their concerns about electoral-roll revision.

4. INDIA Bloc Plans March to Election Commission

Opposition MPs and INDIA bloc parties are organising a protest march to the Election Commission’s office in New Delhi over allegations concerning electoral rolls and what they describe as “vote chori”. The campaign has become a major point of confrontation between the opposition and the BJP-led government.

5. BJP Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Claims on Form 6 and SIR

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of misleading the public over the Supreme Court’s observations concerning Form 6 and the Special Intensive Revision. The party has defended the Election Commission’s electoral-roll process and rejected opposition allegations.

6. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Raises Concern Over Mass Disenfranchisement

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, while hearing the electoral-roll controversy, warned that a process resulting in the disenfranchisement of millions could be arbitrary and unconstitutional. His observations have become a major talking point in the political debate surrounding SIR.

7. Rahul Gandhi Seeks Police Footage Over Journalist Assault Allegations

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sought the release of police-station CCTV footage following allegations that journalists were assaulted during protests connected with the Election Commission controversy. The demand comes amid heightened political tensions surrounding the demonstrations.

8. Mallikarjun Kharge Backs Youth Protests

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has expressed support for youth groups participating in protests against the Election Commission. His comments come as the Congress attempts to broaden its campaign over electoral-roll revisions and the functioning of the poll panel.

9. BJP Steps Up Counter-Campaign Against Congress

The BJP has intensified its response to the opposition’s allegations, accusing Congress of creating what it calls “fake narratives” around SIR. BJP spokespersons say the electoral process has also resulted in the addition of millions of young voters.

10. BJP Announces Eight Rajya Sabha Candidates in Uttar Pradesh

The BJP has announced eight candidates for the October 16 Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. The list includes former Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Singh Rawat and Shruti Gangwar, along with Dharampal Singh, Radhakant Ojha, Prakash Pal, Vidyasagar Sonkar, Gopi Krishna Pandey and Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan.

11. Hardeep Singh Puri Left Out of BJP’s UP Rajya Sabha List

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri was not included among the BJP’s eight nominees for Uttar Pradesh. His Rajya Sabha term is ending, and the decision has prompted speculation about possible changes in the Union Council of Ministers.

12. BJP Names Koel Mallick for West Bengal Rajya Sabha Seat

The BJP has nominated Bengali actor and former TMC Rajya Sabha MP Rukmini “Koel” Mallick for the October 16 West Bengal Rajya Sabha by-election. She joined the BJP after previously representing the TMC in the Upper House.

13. BJP Names Dinesh Arya for Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha Election

The BJP has selected Dinesh Arya as its candidate from Uttarakhand for the October 16 Rajya Sabha election. The polls will cover 12 seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

14. West Bengal Bypolls Become Early Test for BJP Government

Nandigram and Rejinagar are heading for bypolls on Tuesday, providing an early electoral test for West Bengal’s newly formed BJP government. Nandigram carries particular political significance, while Rejinagar presents a contest in a minority-dominated constituency.

15. Congress Candidate’s Nandigram Bail Case Returns to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on the West Bengal government’s challenge to interim bail granted to Congress’s Nandigram bypoll candidate. The legal dispute comes just before the constituency votes.

16. Bihar Legislative Council Elections Expose NDA Differences

The upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections have highlighted differences within the NDA, particularly involving the JD(U) and Rashtriya Lok Morcha. JD(U) leader Lalan Singh acknowledged tensions surrounding Mokama MLA Anant Singh and party candidate Neeraj Kumar.

17. Opposition Also Faces Seat-Sharing Tensions in Bihar Council Polls

The opposition is facing its own disagreements, with the RJD and Congress fielding candidates without a seat-sharing arrangement across several Council constituencies. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has played down the differences, saying such contests have historically been fought separately.

18. Akhilesh Yadav and DMK Stress Opposition Unity Ahead of UP Polls

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and DMK leaders have stressed the importance of opposition unity ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The discussions come amid speculation over seat-sharing between the SP and Congress.

19. Harish Rawat Defies Congress High Command in Uttarakhand

Former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat has continued his “Dhanyawad evam Jansamvad Yatra” despite a directive from the Congress high command to cancel it. The disagreement has highlighted internal differences within the state Congress ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

20. AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi Steps Up UP Political Outreach

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised both the BJP and Samajwadi Party during a rally in Shravasti and called for greater political representation for Muslims. He said his party would contest Uttar Pradesh elections “with full strength” if an alliance with the SP does not materialise.