Protests & Opposition
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MSRTC union demands ₹25,000 Diwali bonus and arrears before November 2 protests
On October 22, 2026, the Maharashtra State Transport Kamgar Sanghatana issued a notice to MSRTC, demanding resolutions by November 2. The union seeks a ₹25,000 Diwali bonus, ₹12,500 additional payment, and arrears from 2016 and 2018. Protests include a Mumbai procession on November 3, an Assembly visit in Nagpur on November 4, and sit-ins starting November 5.
Ladakh panchayat halqa elections set for November 21 after eight-year gap
The State Election Commission, Ladakh announced panchayat halqa elections for November 21, concluding by November 30. Sudhanshu Pandey, State Election Commissioner, issued the order on Wednesday evening following an eight-year gap since November 2018. Notifications occur October 26; nominations close November 2, with scrutiny on November 3 and withdrawals until November 5. The Model Code of Conduct is now in effect.
Gujarat Government defends Somnath Temple non-vegetarian ban against restaurant owners' High Court challenge
The Gujarat Government defended a ban on non-vegetarian food within a 500-metre radius of Somnath Temple before the High Court on October 21, 2026. Pleader G.H. Virk argued to Justice Nisha M. Thakor that religious significance overrides business rights. Six restaurant owners challenged the August notification, alleging it violates Article 19(1)g of the Constitution despite over 1.16 crore devotees visiting recently.
CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka released after judicial custody expired
On October 21, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) welcomed a Special Executive Magistrate order releasing leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. They were released after judicial custody expired following an October 14 protest at Jantar Mantar for allegedly violating peace bonds. Founder Abhijeet Dipke praised them, while legal head Ratna Singh noted the police sought a five-day extension.
4,263 name deletion applications missing from Delhi’s mandatory public disclosures
The Hindu found that 4,263 Form 7 applications seeking name deletions from Delhi’s electoral roll are missing from mandatory public disclosures. Between August 31 and October 16, the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer reported receiving 13,462 applications, but only 9,199 were disclosed. This discrepancy violates the Election Commission of India manual, which requires publication before action. No response was received from officials regarding these missing records.
US embassy accuses Canada of election interference ahead of November 3 midterms
The US embassy released a fact sheet on Wednesday accusing Canada of election interference ahead of the November 3 midterms. The US cited Melanie Joly, Doug Ford, and Anthony Housefather as evidence, alongside 11 individuals charged with illegal voting between 2012 and 2024. Pete Hoekstra stated Washington is monitoring Canada's actions during a trade war started in 2025.
BJD condemns BJP personal attacks against former CM Naveen Patnaik
On October 21, 2026, BJD vice president Sanjay Kumar Dasburma condemned personal attacks by the BJP against former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The BJP accused Patnaik of supporting Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka of the Cockroach Janata Party to create a Bangladesh-like situation. Manmohan Samal called BJD directionless while Patnaik demanded judicial review for the detained leaders on October 20.
Democrats sue Trump, DOJ to block purging voters before Nov. 3 election
Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and the Democratic Governors Association sued Donald Trump, the Justice Department, Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Department of Homeland Security, and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in Washington on Tuesday. They seek to block the administration from purging voters or intimidating officials before the Nov. 3 election.
Congress slams BJP for failing to fulfill Haryana pre-poll promises during second year
On October 21, 2026, the Congress party criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for failing to fulfill pre-poll promises during its third term's second year in Haryana. Leaders Sanjay Dutt, Rao Narender Singh, Kumari Selja, and Deepender Singh Hooda highlighted issues like unemployment, crime, and inflation. Selja demanded clarity on ₹2,100 monthly payments to women and ₹10 lakh medical coverage.
Bikaner House management allegedly forced artist to remove protest and Tiranga photos
On October 21, 2026, artist Raihan Vadra alleged that Bikaner House management forced him to remove photographs of youth protests and two photos of the Tiranga from his "No Idea Is Final" exhibition. Pawan Khera criticized the censorship on X. Resident Commissioner Rohit Kumar did not respond to inquiries regarding the removal of the artworks.
People Against SIR alliance to lead nationwide protest demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
On October 23, Parakala Prabhakar, Prakash Raj, and Abhijeet Dipke will lead a nationwide protest organized by the People Against SIR alliance. The movement demands the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, restoration of deleted names, repealing Election Commissioners Act, 2023 amendments, and paper ballots. Participants include Prashanth Bhushan, Anjali Bharadwaj, Ganesh Devy, Tushar Gandhi, Rakesh Tikait, Neha, Aishe Ghosh, and Viraaj Devang.
Maharashtra FDA seizes ₹3.11 crore worth of goods in statewide crackdown
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized ₹3.11 crore worth of goods during a statewide crackdown. On October 21, 2026, the FDA reported seizing 32,061 litres of edible oil and 37,128 kg of food stock. Officials registered a case against Uday Sundar Yadav for ₹7.06 lakh in banned items. Other seizures included products from Viraj Enterprises, Moti Namkeen Pvt Ltd, and various establishments in Mumbai, Kandivali, Bhiwandi, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Parbhani, Dharashiv, Pune, Nagpur, Ahilyanagar, and Jalna.
