Top 20 Indian Politics News Stories
Saturday, October 31, 2026
1. INDIA Bloc Holds Symbolic Impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner — Opposition leaders held a mock parliamentary proceeding at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence, demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities.
2. Mallikarjun Kharge Accuses Election Commission of Electoral Irregularities — The Congress president presented six allegations against the CEC, including claims related to voter deletions and electoral procedures.
3. Rahul Gandhi Calls for Major INDIA Bloc Rally in Delhi — The Leader of the Opposition invited citizens to participate in the November 1 march to Ramlila Maidan, making electoral transparency a central issue.
4. BJP Rejects Opposition’s Symbolic Impeachment Proceedings — BJP leaders criticised the INDIA bloc’s public impeachment exercise, describing it as political theatre rather than a formal parliamentary process.
5. Amit Shah Challenges Opposition to Debate Electoral Issues in Parliament — The BJP leadership called for electoral-roll concerns to be discussed through parliamentary procedures amid escalating political tensions.
6. Ravi Shankar Prasad Targets Congress Over Historical Electoral Allegations — The BJP leader raised claims concerning Jawaharlal Nehru’s elevation to the prime ministership while criticising the opposition’s campaign.
7. INDIA Bloc Intensifies Campaign Against Special Intensive Revision — Opposition parties continued to demand transparency in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and questioned the impact of voter deletions.
8. BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Making a Mockery of Parliament — BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra attacked the Congress leader following the INDIA bloc’s symbolic impeachment programme.
9. AAP Announces 40 Candidates for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027 — The Aam Aadmi Party released its first major candidate list, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann set to contest from Dhuri.
10. Meghalaya UDP President Metbah Lyngdoh Resigns as Cabinet Minister — Lyngdoh submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma after a series of defections weakened the United Democratic Party.
11. Meghalaya’s UDP Loses Legislators to BJP and NPP — The United Democratic Party suffered a major political setback after eight legislators joined the BJP and three others defected to the National People’s Party.
12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Calls Opposition an ‘Avrodh Paksh’ — Modi criticised opposition parties during Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations in Gujarat, accusing them of obstructing national progress.
13. INDIA Bloc Prepares for November 1 ‘Chalo Dilli’ Protest — Opposition leaders are mobilising supporters for a major demonstration in the national capital, with electoral transparency and voter rights at the centre of the campaign.
14. Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to Indira Gandhi on Her 42nd Death Anniversary — Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid homage to the former Prime Minister at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi.
15. RSS Warns Against Exploitation of Protests by Anti-India Elements — RSS spokesperson Sunil Ambekar defended the right to dissent while cautioning against the alleged exploitation of demonstrations by anti-national forces.
16. Hardeep Singh Puri Files Nomination for Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha By-Election — The Union Minister filed his nomination as a BJP candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election, adding to the party’s parliamentary preparations.
17. BJP President Nitin Nabin Announces Rohtak March — The BJP announced a political march in Rohtak on November 1, coinciding with the INDIA bloc’s planned mobilisation in Delhi.
18. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to Join INDIA Bloc Protest — Vijayan is expected to participate in the opposition alliance’s November 1 demonstration in Delhi, signalling broader participation by regional leaders.
19. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Calls for Better Coordination With MLAs — The Chief Minister asked ministers to keep local legislators informed about constituency visits and involve them in public programmes to improve governance.
20. Omar Abdullah and Journalist Nidhi Razdan Announce Their Marriage — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and journalist Nidhi Razdan shared posts announcing their marriage, drawing widespread public attention.
