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Pappu Yadav slams Tejashwi Yadav's merit as Congress leaders demand RJD split
Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav slammed Tejashwi Yadav and the Rashtriya Janata Dal, alleging he lacks merit. In Patna, Yadav urged the Congress party to separate from RJD. State Congress president Rajesh Ram and leader Kishore Kumar Jha echoed this demand before the October 23 legislative council polls. Yadav previously merged his party with Congress in March 2024.
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigns as Punjab Congress chief to Rahul Gandhi
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigned as Punjab Congress chief on October 2, 2026, handing his resignation to Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. He was succeeded by Pargat Singh. During street protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, police detained Rahul Gandhi near the Shangri-La hotel. Warring, Udai Bhanu Chib, and Deepender Singh Hooda were also present during these events.
Delhi Police register 2 FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over alleged assault
Delhi Police registered at least two fresh FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other INDIA bloc leaders following a Wednesday, October 7, 2026, protest in central Delhi. The cases involve alleged assault on constable Ankit Kasana, damaging a police vehicle, and an unauthorised protest. Protesters demanded the removal of Gyanesh Kumar. Another protest is planned for Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Delhi Police detain nearly 500 people as protests demand removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
On October 4, 2026, protests continued in New Delhi and Mumbai demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and scrapping the special intensive revision. In Delhi, Delhi Police detained nearly 500 people, including Neha Bora of AISA. In Mumbai, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, and leaders from Congress and NCP-SP led a march with nearly 6,000 participants.
6000 protesters march to BMC headquarters demanding CEC resign and scrap SIR
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray led a march from Metro Cinema to BMC headquarters in Mumbai. Approximately 6000 protesters from the Congress and NCP (SP) demanded that Gyanesh Kumar, CEC, resign and scrap the SIR. Police will file cases for gathering without permission. They alleged disenfranchisement of 13 crore nationwide and 2 crore state voters.
Expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal claims Muslims are bogus voters in Vijayapura
On Sunday in Davangere, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal claimed Muslims are bogus voters and submitted objections against their inclusion in Vijayapura electoral rolls. He stated Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is cleaning rolls, upsetting Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi. Yatnal accused Jawaharlal Nehru of electoral offences and defended Gyanesh Kumar against a Keralam government inquiry.
Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Congress silence over pilot who thwarted flydubai crash attempt
On October 4, 2026, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized the Congress for its silence regarding pilot Smit Machchhar, who thwarted an alleged attempt by his Omani co-pilot to crash flydubai flight FZ1073 carrying 174 passengers to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026. Trivedi also attacked the appointments of Aradhana Mishra and Imran Masood within the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury invites Mamata Banerjee to join Congress and lead its Bengal unit
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury invited Mamata Banerjee to join the Congress and lead its Bengal unit during a press conference on Thursday. This offer follows a three-way split in the Trinamool Congress after losing the May assembly elections, where 60 MPs and 20 MPs broke away. Chowdhury urged her to join without "baggage," while Sougata Roy stated the party would only consider an official proposal.
INDIA bloc and Kapil Sibal plan "Save Democracy" marches against Modi, Shah, Kumar
On September 30, 2026, the INDIA bloc and Kapil Sibal met to plan a nationwide campaign starting October 2, 2026. The plan includes "Save Democracy" marches from October 2 to 8, an October 6 march to the Election Commission, and five rallies. Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi alleged that Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Gyanesh Kumar are undermining democracy.
BJP claims INDIA bloc crumbling as Akhilesh Yadav, DMK, AAP skip New Delhi meeting
On September 30, 2026, the BJP claimed the INDIA bloc is crumbling after Akhilesh Yadav, DMK, and AAP skipped a meeting in New Delhi to plan an agitation over alleged SIR irregularities. Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated leaders reject Rahul Gandhi's leadership. Attendees included Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh, K.C. Venugopal, Mamata Banerjee, and Uddhav Thackeray.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh says party not part of INDIA bloc over EC issues
On September 30, 2026, Sanjay Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party MP, stated that his party is not part of the INDIA bloc and will not attend a meeting to discuss Election Commission issues. The AAP supports impeachment against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged shortcomings in the commission's operations. Top leaders from other parties are meeting to finalize plans for joint agitation over electoral irregularities. Singh highlighted voter disenfranchisement concerns, questioning delays and deletions from electoral rolls.
Kharge demands Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged interference in electoral rolls
On September 30, 2026, Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president and leader of the INDIA bloc, called for using pre-SIR electoral rolls and voting through ballots instead of EVMs at an opposition meeting. He accused Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner, of interfering in electoral rolls and demanded his resignation. The meeting, attended by leaders from multiple parties including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, also discussed transparency issues and protection for voters against administrative failures.
