The successful 'UP ke ladke' alliance of Congress and Samajwadi Party, which secured 43 seats for the INDIA bloc in Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, now faces internal friction over seat-sharing for the 2027 state assembly elections, with both parties urging the other to show a "big heart."
As Punjab gears up for the 2027 assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces a contest not just to retain power but also within the opposition camp to determine who will challenge them. The Congress, despite having the most seats, is embroiled in internal friction. The BJP is making a strong push with high-profile visits and development project announcements. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is struggling to regain its former dominance in a crowded political landscape.
Congress MP Manish Tewari expressed his disappointment after being overlooked for new roles in Punjab Congress's election committees and working presidents appointments. He took to X, questioning the insecurities of individuals and institutions, while stating his long-standing commitment to the party.
Congress has appointed Amarinder Raja Warring as president of its Punjab unit, Charanjit Channi as campaign committee chairman, and Partap Singh Bajwa as leader of opposition for the upcoming assembly elections. The party aims to maintain organizational unity and appeal to the Dalit community.
The BJP has revamped its Uttar Pradesh unit by appointing new office bearers and replacing all six regional presidents, including 19 vice presidents and eight general secretaries. This strategic reshuffle aims to bolster the party's organizational strength and expand its social outreach ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
The UP BJP announced a 48-member state organizational team, including 19 vice-presidents and 8 general secretaries, to steer its prospects for the 2027 assembly elections. The team balances caste representation, countering the opposition's PDA narrative.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin began a three-day visit to Punjab, starting with prayers at the Golden Temple. The visit aims to energize party workers and strengthen grassroots structures for the 2027 Assembly elections, with plans to contest all 117 seats.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major party split, attributing the rumors to the BJP's history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for challenges and remains a strong organization.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major split within his party, attributing the rumors to the BJP's alleged history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for such challenges and remains a strong organization.
Mamata Banerjee has filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging her surprise defeat in the Bhabanipur assembly election to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Banerjee lost by 15,105 votes, a significant setback in a constituency considered her stronghold for over a decade.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and will support the BJP-led NDA. This move makes the previously obscure NCPI the fifth-largest party in Lok Sabha and the second-largest bloc in the NDA, bolstering its numbers.
The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) plans to contest most seats in the 2027 Gujarat assembly elections, aiming to become a key opposition force against the BJP. The party emphasizes serving all underprivileged sections and is open to alliances with other anti-BJP groups.
K Annamalai, former Tamil Nadu BJP president, has sparked speculation about launching a new political party following his visit to Delhi. His cryptic remarks and supporters' posters in Coimbatore have fueled rumors about his future political course.
BJP secured a massive victory in Falta, winning by over 1,09,021 votes, the highest margin in the 2026 assembly elections. Trinamool votes transferred to CPM and Congress, with TMC coming in fourth.
Syria's Supreme Elections Committee announced results for Kurdish-majority areas in northeast Syria to complete the People's Assembly. Sweida province remains excluded due to ongoing tensions and calls for autonomy. Kurdish groups criticized the limited representation.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has chosen to keep the Bhabanipur seat and will vacate Nandigram, despite winning both in the recent assembly elections. Adhikari, who previously defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, had challenged her again by contesting from Bhabanipur. He stated his inability to hold MLA positions from two constituencies and has taken his oath from Bhabanipur.
N Rangasamy has been sworn in as Puducherry's Chief Minister for a fifth term, leading an AINRC-BJP NDA government. He secured victory in two constituencies during the recent assembly elections. The NDA coalition holds a comfortable majority in the 30-member assembly, ensuring a stable government for the Union Territory.
Rahul Gandhi and TMC have sharply criticised the appointment of former chief electoral officer Manoj Agarwal as West Bengal's chief secretary by the new BJP government. Critics allege this rewards Agarwal for his role in the recent Assembly elections, questioning the Election Commission's neutrality and the fairness of the polls. The BJP defends the decision, citing service rules.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been sworn in as Assam's chief minister for a second term, marking a significant win for the BJP-led NDA. The grand ceremony in Guwahati was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders. The alliance secured a decisive victory in the recent assembly elections, reinforcing their strong hold in the northeastern state.
The Trinamool Congress has criticized the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal as West Bengal's Chief Secretary by the new BJP government. The party labeled the move "shameless," questioning the neutrality of the election process after Agarwal oversaw the recent Assembly elections.
The SIR of electoral rolls became one of the most fiercely debated issues in the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, with the exercise significantly reshaping the state’s voter base before polling. Nearly 91 lakh names, around 12 per cent of the electorate, were removed during the revision process. Of these, more than 60 lakh voters were marked as deceased, while nearly 27 lakh cases remained pending or under scrutiny.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor raised concerns about the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, suggesting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls may have influenced the BJP's victory. He highlighted the removal of 91 lakh names, with 34 lakh appeals pending adjudication, questioning the fairness of the process given the BJP's 30 lakh vote margin.
In a notable move, the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has welcomed the expertise of retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as an adviser, shortly after Gupta wrapped up his role as a special observer for the recent assembly elections. Additionally, Shantanu Bala has been entrusted with the position of CM's private secretary.
Akhilesh's remark was in the backdrop of the Congress snapping ties with ally DMK in Tamil Nadu and extending support to actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has added to rancour in the INDIA bloc. The 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have cast a foreboding shadow on the NDA's rival bloc as Mamata and Stalin were two powerful regional leaders in the anti-BJP camp.
