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Rahul Gandhi and opposition leaders petition Supreme Court to investigate Election Commission's revision process
On Monday, October 12, 2026, Rahul Gandhi and opposition leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Saugata Roy, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Supriya Sule, Sanjay Raut, D. Raja, Mahua Majhi, M.A. Baby, and E.T. Mohammed Basheer petitioned the Supreme Court. They sought an independent committee to investigate the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision process, naming Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, and Vivek Joshi as respondents.
Pune police file FIR against 15 people for blocking traffic at Indulal Complex
Pune police filed an FIR on October 9 against 15 people, including Pramod Patil, Akshay Kamble, and Aniket Deshmane, for a protest on Shastri Road in Navi Peth on October 1. The group blocked traffic from 4 p.m. to midnight at Indulal Complex despite prohibitory orders. Vishal Tambe of NCP (Sharad Pawar) demanded the withdrawal of cases against students.
Aspirants split into three groups demanding MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar's resignation
Aspirants protesting the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) split into three groups demanding chairman Vivek Bhimanwar's resignation, a return to the MCQ pattern, or the 2025 pattern. On September 30, 2026, a delegation met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Demands include 70,000 posts and investigation into irregularities. Rohit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) joined the protest.
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.
BJP announces Dinesh Arya for Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha and Rukmini Mallick for West Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Dinesh Arya for the 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election in Uttarakhand and Rukmini Mallick (Koel Mallick) for a West Bengal by-election. The Election Commission of India (ECI) scheduled polling for October 16. Additionally, the BJP fielded candidates for Maharashtra Legislative Council elections following a 3:1:1 seat distribution formula with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Shiv Sena.
Congress announces candidates for three Maharashtra Legislative Council seats ahead of October 23 polls
The Congress announced candidates for three Maharashtra Legislative Council seats on Friday. The party renominated Abhijit Wanjari for Nagpur Graduates, Jayant Dinkar Asagaonkar for Pune Teachers, and fielded newcomer Aditi Pohare for Amravati. Polls occur October 23, with nominations due October 6 and withdrawals by October 9. The Maha Vikas Aghadi planned to contest seats where Satish Chavan, Arun Lad, and Kiran Sarnaik retire December 6.
NCP faction leader N.A. Muhammed Kutty announces merger with All India Forward Bloc
N.A. Muhammed Kutty, former State president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction, announced a merger with the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) on October 03, 2026. The meeting at Ernakulam Town Hall involves G. Devarajan. The move follows Sunetra Pawar taking over from Ajit Pawar. The group will support the INDIA bloc and fight the Chief Election Commissioner regarding alleged discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Congress names candidates for 3 Maharashtra Vidhan Parishad seats as MVA plans 5
The Congress announced candidates for three Maharashtra Vidhan Parishad constituencies, nominating Abhijit Wanjari, Jayant Dinkar Asagaonkar, and Aditi Pohare. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) planned to contest five seats on October 23. Meeting attendees included Naseem Khan, Shashikant Shinde, Harshwardhan Patil, and Sanjay Raut. Candidates Satish Chavan, Arun Lad, and Kiran Sarnaik retire December 6. Nominations open October 6; withdrawals end October 9.
75-year-old man dies of heart attack during CJP protest against Election Commission
On October 2, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized a protest at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, against alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Election Commission’s special intensive revision. Protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Attendees included Shabana Azmi, Vishal Dadlani, Anish Gawande, and Gangadhar Menon. One 75-year-old man, Gopalakrishna Subbaiya Pillai, died of a heart attack.
JPC to examine bill as Opposition accuses government of targeting minority-run institutions
The Lok Sabha Secretariat announced the first meeting of a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on September 18 to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Headed by Sanjay Jaiswal, the panel includes members from BJP, Congress, Janata Dal (United), Trinamool Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Samajwadi Party, Indian Union Muslim League, Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party, Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar, and Telugu Desam Party. The Ministry of Home Affairs will brief members on the bill, which was introduced on March 25. The Opposition accused the government of targeting minority-run institutions by proposing a "designated authority" to seize assets without judicial determination. The committee must submit its report by the first week of the Winter Session.
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.
