Indian National Congress

Achieve a $1 trillion economy for Telangana by 2035

A. Revanth Reddy

Disburse ₹9,000 crore under Rythu Bharosa in three phases within 45 days to 70 lakh farmers

A. Revanth Reddy

₹500 bonus for paddy growers and financial assistance for agricultural laborers

A. Revanth Reddy

Free bus passes for all school and college students on buses of Karnataka's four state transport corporations (KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC)

D.K. Shivakumar

KEPT

Begin export-import (EXIM) cargo operations at the Vizhinjam international seaport on 18 August 2026

V.D. Satheesan

Fill all government vacancies

A. Revanth Reddy

All 12 promises

Launch a state health insurance scheme offering coverage of up to ₹10 lakh in Himachal Pradesh

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Residents of Kolar and Chickballapur districts will receive water from the Yettinahole project by the end of 2027

D.K. Shivakumar

Distribute five lakh housing sites to landless people, particularly in rural areas

D.K. Shivakumar

Transform Kannur International Airport into an aviation hub within one year

V.D. Satheesan

Alliance conducts symbolic “public impeachment” of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter deletions

The Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance conducted a symbolic “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on October 31, 2026. The group presented accounts from voters who alleged their names were deleted during a special intensive revision exercise. Activists and leaders claimed the process was a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise voters and favor one political party.

GOVERNANCE· 1 Nov

Rahul Gandhi urges INDIA bloc rally attendees to shop from local traders during festivals

Rahul Gandhi urged people attending the INDIA bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally to shop for festival season items in central Delhi. In a video released on October 31, 2026, he requested that those coming from outside support local traders during Deepavali, Chhath, and Bhai Dooj. This appeal followed a request from a traders body to postpone the rally until after Deepavali.

GOVERNANCE· 1 Nov

Rahul Gandhi urges supporters to shop at local markets to support traders

Rahul Gandhi urged supporters attending the November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan to shop at local markets to support traders. This response followed a request from the Chamber of Trade and Industry to postpone the event due to potential disruptions of festive season sales. The association claimed daily business worth Rs 10,000-12,000 crore is at stake in central and Old Delhi.

GOVERNANCE· 31 Oct

BJP slams Congress for ridiculing democratic institutions with mock Parliament session

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the Congress and its allies of ridiculing democratic institutions by staging a mock Parliament session. At a press conference, Sambit Patra refuted claims that votes were stolen, stating that 2.8 crore names were deleted due to death and 1 crore duplicate entries were removed. He claimed the Election Commission of India (ECI) took unanimous decisions on electoral revisions.

GOVERNANCE· 31 Oct

AAP's 40 candidates for 2027 Punjab elections spark controversy over alleged defection prevention

The Aam Aadmi Party announced its first list of 40 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, sparking controversy among the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal, and BJP. Opposition leaders alleged the early move aims to prevent defections. While Saurabh Bhardwaj defended the selection and the renomination of jailed Sanjeev Arora, critics questioned the omission of prominent ministers from the initial list.

JUSTICE· 31 Oct

Protesters smear Addanda C. Cariappa's face with ink over "anti-national" Gandhi portrayal

A group of protesters allegedly attacked and smeared the face of Addanda C. Cariappa with ink during a play at Suchitra Film Academy on Saturday. Led by Kushal Hanumegowda, 14 complainants filed a police report accusing Cariappa of spreading misinformation about Mahatma Gandhi. The group demanded legal action against the director and actors for portraying Gandhi as "anti-national."

GOVERNANCE· 31 Oct

INDIA alliance "publicly impeaches" CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 13.2 crore voter deletions

The INDIA alliance carried out a symbolic “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 31, 2026. The group unanimously adopted a motion levelling six charges against him, including conspiring with the BJP to steal elections and deleting 13.2 crore voters. Rahul Gandhi described the exercise as a “political weapon” aimed at those who allegedly colluded to destroy votes.

GOVERNANCE· 31 Oct

D.K. Shivakumar confident Congress will return to power in Karnataka in 2028

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence that the Congress would return to power in Karnataka in 2028 during a ceremony in Mandya district. He urged party workers to prepare for upcoming local body elections and win all seven Assembly constituencies. He also announced plans to establish Indira Bhavans across the district, asking workers to contribute between ₹100 and ₹10 lakh.

GOVERNANCE· 31 Oct

T. Harish Rao accuses Revanth Reddy of "credit chori" over Miyapur land win

T. Harish Rao of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of "credit chori" regarding a Supreme Court win over Miyapur lands. Rao claimed the BRS Government won most cases before 2023, noting that only 11 hearings occurred under the current government. He alleged the Revanth Reddy Government failed to appeal against land notification cancellations.

GOVERNANCE· 31 Oct

INDIA bloc mock parliament "impeaches" Gyanesh Kumar over alleged collusion to steal elections

Meira Kumar presided over a mock parliament session held by the INDIA bloc in New Delhi on Saturday. The event "impeached" Gyanesh Kumar as Chief Election Commissioner, with Mallikarjun Kharge tabling a motion alleging collusion to steal elections. Kumar moderated the proceedings, managing speakers who exceeded their allotted time while addressing concerns regarding the integrity of the Indian voting system.

GOVERNANCE· 31 Oct

Sambit Patra ridicules Rahul Gandhi over Congress mock impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner

BJP MP Sambit Patra ridiculed Rahul Gandhi during a press conference on Saturday evening following a mock impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar by the Congress. Patra accused the opposition of seeking regime change because they could not defeat the BJP in elections. He suggested seating Gandhi in a kurta-pyjama to perform bhajan-kirtan during the mock parliament session.

REGIONAL· 31 Oct

Railways to extend Kollam-Kottayam MEMU service to Ernakulam to ease Venad Express overcrowding

The Railways will extend the Kollam-Kottayam MEMU service to Ernakulam to ease overcrowding on the Venad Express. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved the schedule, which departs Kollam at 1.40 p.m. and Ernakulam at 5.25 p.m. While Rajeev Chandrasekhar claimed credit for the decision, Kodikkunnil Suresh stated he secured the extension through sustained efforts and a formal letter submitted on October 3.