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Congress urged the Supreme Court to act against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging Form 6 changes hinder Gen Z voter enrolment and violate constitutional conventions.
Assam introduced compulsory Muslim marriage registration under a new law, ensuring legal recognition of nikah ceremonies while safeguarding rights without overriding Muslim Personal Law.
Supreme Court ordered sealing of 16,000 properties and demolition of illegal structures in Meerut, warning officials of liability and appointing a judicial commission for inquiry.
AFSPA was extended in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six months, granting armed forces sweeping powers amid ongoing insurgency and human rights concerns.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi wrote to Speaker Om Birla, alleging SC/ST MPs lack adequate speaking time in Parliament, urging reforms for fair representation.
Former CM Harish Rawat appeared before ED in Dehradun for questioning in the 2016 recruitment case, days after resigning from party posts amid corruption allegations.
Vijay accused DMK of covering up the Veeramani POCSO case and questioned AIADMK’s silence, demanding transparency during his Madurantakam by‑election campaign speech.
Granite baron Veeramani was arrested in a child abuse case Chennai Police earlier tried to close, raising questions over evidence handling and accountability.
Delhi High Court ordered Meta to remove a morphed photo with PM Modi, granting police protection to the woman petitioner amid threats and online harassment.
Delhi’s SIR flagged VIP leaders as “shifted” or “absent,” but records were later changed under a special database, raising concerns over electoral transparency.
A Supreme Court plea seeks police probe and trial of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over voter roll tampering allegations, citing threats to India’s democratic integrity.
President Murmu returned Bengal’s anti‑Goonda Bill for reconsideration, citing overlap with Central law, sparking debate on preventive detention, civil liberties, and constitutional balance of powers.
Notices outside Chhattisgarh churches warn non‑Christians to “enter at own risk,” sparking debate amid new anti‑conversion law and rising scrutiny of religious freedom.
CJP warned of nationwide protests starting October 2 if CEC Gyanesh Kumar doesn’t resign, as Abhijeet Dipke accused opposition of legitimising “rigged elections.”
NDA ally Chirag Paswan urged CEC Gyanesh Kumar to clarify his stance, warning that public doubts over India’s electoral process could undermine democratic trust.
Shashi Tharoor warns India’s SIR process risks disenfranchising millions, citing mass voter deletions, EC objections, and the urgent need to protect democracy’s core right to vote.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi was detained in Guwahati protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, as nationwide demonstrations highlighted voter‑roll irregularities and calls for electoral reforms.
Nine died in a Noida bus fire after passengers’ warnings were ignored; vehicle had 17 pending challans, police suspect AC blast caused the tragedy.
CJP demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, warning of “Jantar Mantar 2.0” protests within two days, as Abhijeet Dipke urged youth to defend voter rights.
BJP defended the Election Commission, calling internal communications proof of democracy, rejecting opposition claims against the SIR process, citing Supreme Court rulings upholding its validity.