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Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir remain stalled two years after local bodies finished their tenure. The government has not decided on OBC reservation quotas yet. An official said, "Without OBC reservation, we cannot hold elections to the rural local bodies." All three tiers of local institutions are currently non-existent.
Gujarat Congress leader Tushar Chaudhary demanded an explanation after an Indian Express investigation on September 23 exposed irregularities in the voter revision process. He said, "this amounts to a mockery of democracy which is a serious matter." Gujarat saw 13.4% of voters removed, the highest among all states involved.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav launched his UP Assembly election campaign from Raebareli on Thursday. He said seat-sharing with Congress depends on winnability. Akhilesh asserted, "Whoever can win a seat should get that seat." He plans to use his PDA social coalition to ensure the BJP faces permanent defeat in 2027.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House on Thursday to discuss trade and Taiwan. While they agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, the summit showed few major breakthroughs. Many difficult issues like tariffs and technology controls still remain unresolved today.
Two senior IPS officers were removed from their posts on Thursday, September 24, 2026, following a POCSO case against Gem Granites owner Veeramani. The government order did not say why they got moved. Many linked this to a delayed FIR, as complaints about the abuse surfaced as early as November 2024.
Goa’s Chief Electoral Officer said many of the 97 eligible electors were added to the voter rolls after the February publication. Officials processed these cases through house-to-house visits by Booth Level Officers. The office promised that no eligible elector will be left behind as they continue to process remaining cases.
The Supreme Court on Thursday commuted the death sentence of Waris, who raped and murdered his six-year-old stepdaughter in 2018. The court ordered he stay in prison for his natural life. Judges said, "The victim, silenced in life, is not silenced in law," noting the man showed some reform.
Government Whip Aadi Srinivas said the countdown for BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao starts on September 30. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will address a public meeting in Sircilla that day. Srinivas said, "Rama Rao was shaken after the CM announced his visit," as Congress leaders plan to highlight land encroachment issues.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They want the ongoing electoral roll revision withdrawn. Parameshwara said, "He is first among equals, not above the Commission." Both leaders argued that the poll panel must ensure fair voting processes.
Two cops and two CRPF jawans got arrested after a woman alleged gang rape at an Uttarakhand MLA’s farmhouse in Uttar Pradesh. The assault happened late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Amroha Additional SP Akhilesh Bhadoria said, "We are investigating who played what role," as the accused face serious legal action.
The BJP on Thursday rejected Rahul Gandhi’s "vote chori" charge as baseless. Party leader Trivedi said Gandhi is creating hype over a media report due to his frustration. Trivedi added, "All decisions were taken unanimously." The BJP claims the Congress leader is disconnected from the grassroots and ignores electoral facts.
A total of 111 sitting MPs and MLAs changed their political parties after being elected since 2022, according to an ADR analysis. Nagaland saw the most switches, with 32 leaders moving sides. The report noted that recent government falls in some State Assemblies were linked to these defections by their MLAs.