All India Trinamool Congress
Populism, Secularism
President: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal opposition questions lack of clarity over 16.10 lakh voter inclusion appeals
Opposition parties in West Bengal have criticized the Election Commission of India regarding 16.10 lakh appeals filed against voter inclusions following a Special Intensive Revision. The Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and Communist Party of India (Marxist) questioned the lack of clarity over who authorized these filings. The ECI stated in an affidavit that officials filed the appeals as authorities under the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya demands fresh electoral roll revision over alleged intimidation and fraud
Samik Bhattacharya, a BJP MP and West Bengal unit president, demanded a fresh Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal on October 31, 2026. He alleged the previous exercise was incomplete due to intimidation of officials and workers. While 91 lakh names were deleted before the state polls, he claimed more deletions were necessary to remove fraudulent entries.
Naidu announces ₹3,000 crore to modernise Godavari irrigation drains against crop inundation
N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, announced an estimated ₹3,000 crore for modernising irrigation drains in the Godavari region to prevent crop inundation. Following Cyclone Arnab, he pledged ₹5 lakh ex gratia for deaths, ₹25,000 per hectare for damaged crops, and ₹18,000 for aquaculture ponds. Additionally, 4.68 TMC of rainwater was diverted to reservoirs while groundwater improved by approximately 44 TMC.
Kolkata Police and the Enforcement Directorate arrested former minister Indranil Sen on October 28
Kolkata Police and the Enforcement Directorate arrested former minister Indranil Sen on October 28, 2026, regarding a 34 crore Durga Puja ticket scam involving MassArt. After being denied anticipatory bail by the Calcutta High Court, Sen was sent to 13 days of police custody on October 29, 2026. Suvendu Adhikari, Agnimitra Paul, and Sujan Chakraborty commented on the arrest.
YSRCP and TDP battle for Pulivendula municipality as Y.S. family faces competition
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) are competing for Pulivendula municipality. The Y.S. family held power since 1978, producing leaders like Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy, Y.S. Vijayamma, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and Y.S. Avinash Reddy. Mareddy Ravindranath Reddy and Bhumireddy Ramagopal Reddy contested development claims involving the 27 TMC Krishna water reservoir and 10 TMC Chitravati reservoir. Y.S. Prameelamma faces Thugutla Geetha Kumari.
S. Venkateswar, Tirupati District Collector, announced that all arrangements are ready for the local
S. Venkateswar, Tirupati District Collector, announced that all arrangements are ready for the local body elections on October 29, 2026. Alongside L. Subbarayudu, R. Govinda Rao, and M. Jayakrishna, he reviewed ballot boxes, security, and CCTV. Subbarayudu warned anti-social elements against meddling. A 100m radius around polling stations will be guarded to ensure a free and fair election.
Vijayalakshmi, a 57-year-old resident of HMT Quarters
Vijayalakshmi, a 57-year-old resident of HMT Quarters, died on October 28 after being hit by a minibus on HMT Main Road on September 30. The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) reported seven accidents at this spot in one year. Despite residents' warnings, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Traffic Management Centre (TMC) faced coordination delays due to a shortage of assistant executive engineers.
INDIA Alliance to hold "People's Impeachment" targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
The INDIA Alliance will hold a "People's Impeachment" at the house of Mallikarjun Kharge this Friday from 3 pm to 7.30 pm. Led by Meira Kumar, the event targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leaders including Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others will oversee 30 speakers discussing the removal of 13.5 crore voters, or 16.5 crore, from electoral rolls.
Supreme Court reserves judgment on CBI probe into alleged evidence removal by Mamata Banerjee
On October 29, 2026, a Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra reserved judgment on an ED petition for a CBI probe into alleged obstruction of raids at I-PAC and co-founder Pratik Jain in Kolkata. The ED accused Mamata Banerjee, the Director General of Police, the Kolkata Police Commissioner, and the Deputy Commissioner of Police South Kolkata of removing evidence during a coal smuggling investigation.
Abhishek Banerjee urges Supreme Court to restore previous government and order fresh elections
Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress MP of Diamond Harbour, urged the Supreme Court to restore the previous government and order fresh elections within six months. This followed a bench including Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana stating they had not yet adjudicated the legality of the Election Commission's "logical discrepancy" category during the Special Intensive Revision.
BRS leaders attack Congress over lack of relief for 24.3 lakh acres crop damage
On October 28, 2026, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders attacked the Congress government following an all-party meeting presided by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Niranjan Reddy, L. Ramana, and B. Vinod Kumar criticized the lack of a relief plan for 24.3 lakh acres of crop damage despite a 25% rainfall deficit. They demanded ₹50,000 per acre compensation for farmers.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari told Mamata Banerjee to retire from politics
On October 28, 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari told Mamata Banerjee to retire from politics. Following the election of Hasirani Rath and Sakharav Sarkar, he defended vacating Nandigram while keeping Bhabanipur. He alleged his aide Chandranath Rath was murdered for a Rs 2 crore "supari." He also offered to involve the CID if Ritabrata Banerjee files an FIR.
