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ECI Issues Fact‑Check on Form 6 Amid Political Row
ECI and PIB issued fact‑checks on Form 6 after SC remarks, countering opposition claims as Rahul Gandhi accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of illegal unilateral changes.
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6 October 2026
5 October 2026
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Plan on Relocation of Central Secretariat Library
Supreme Court directed Centre to file details on relocating the 135‑year‑old Central Secretariat Library under Central Vista, ensuring transparency in preserving its 8.5 lakh books.
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Panel on Simultaneous Elections Bills Faces Objection Over Witness List
Parliamentary panel on simultaneous elections Bills faced objections from MP Sagarika Ghose over Sudhir Chaudhary’s inclusion, sparking debate on witness credibility and electoral reform.
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders CBI Probe Into AAP Govt Corruption Allegations
Punjab & Haryana High Court ordered a CBI probe into corruption allegations against AAP-linked officials, sparking opposition attacks on AAP’s “zero‑tolerance” anti‑corruption claim.
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BJP Announces Eight Candidates for Rajya Sabha Polls in Uttar Pradesh
BJP announced eight candidates for Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha elections on October 16, aiming to consolidate its majority and strengthen representation in the Upper House.
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Congress Accuses CEC Gyanesh Kumar of ‘Illegal’ Form 6 Changes
Congress accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of illegally altering Form 6 during voter roll revision, after SC clarified it had not approved any changes, sparking political uproar.
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Supreme Court Clarifies It Did Not Alter Form 6, Questions Immunity for CEC
Supreme Court clarified it did not alter Form 6, questioned post‑retirement immunity for CEC, and shifted scrutiny to the Election Commission amid voter enrolment controversy.
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Congress Calls CEC Gyanesh Kumar a “Liability,” Demands Immediate Resignation
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, calling him a liability after SC flagged disenfranchisement concerns, intensifying debate over India’s electoral integrity.
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Supreme Court Hears Plea to Suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Supreme Court heard pleas seeking suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged unilateral decisions, as AAP staged protests demanding his resignation and electoral transparency reforms.
3 October 2026
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CPI MP Alleges Delhi Police Concealed Badges During Protest Detentions
CPI MP Sandosh Kumar alleged Delhi Police concealed badges during protest detentions, urging Amit Shah to order an inquiry citing accountability and Supreme Court directives.
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Uttarakhand SIR Exercise Drops Nine Lakh Names, Voter Roll Shrinks to 71.59 Lakh
Uttarakhand’s SIR exercise removed nine lakh names from its voter roll, leaving 71.59 lakh electors, with officials promising a special drive to re‑enrol missing voters.
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AAP’s Priyanka Kakkar Joins Congress, Praises Rahul Gandhi’s Leadership
Former AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar joined Congress, citing party’s decline and praising Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, alongside ex‑MLA Shyam Sunder Sharma and journalist Rajat Rakesh Tandon.
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CJP Calls for Peaceful October 10 Protest in Delhi
CJP urged citizens to join its peaceful October 10 Delhi protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, stressing non‑violence and transparency in India’s electoral process.
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TMC Loses Chairpersonship of Two Key Parliamentary Panels
TMC lost chairpersonship of two key Parliamentary panels as BJP’s Sudhanshu Trivedi and rebel leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar took charge in a major reshuffle.
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UGC’s Social Inclusion Scheme Stalled, Universities Face Salary Crunch
UGC’s social inclusion scheme renewal delays have left 24 universities facing salary crises, disrupting teaching and research on marginalised communities across India’s higher education system.
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Gaurav Gogoi Urges Jaishankar to Bring Back Assam Women Sent to Bangladesh
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi urged EAM Jaishankar to help bring back two Assam women sent to Bangladesh despite a Gauhati High Court ruling on their citizenship.
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Delhi Protest: AISA President Neha Bora, Prashant Bhushan Among 150 Detained
Delhi Police detained 150 protesters, including Neha Bora and Prashant Bhushan, during a march demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, sparking nationwide debate on electoral transparency.
2 October 2026
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Remembering Lal Bahadur Shastri & Mahatma Gandhi on Their Jayanti
India honours Lal Bahadur Shastri and Mahatma Gandhi on their birth anniversaries, reaffirming values of truth, simplicity, service, and national integrity guiding a Viksit Bharat.
1 October 2026
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Mahua Moitra Moves SC, Alleges BJP Govt Preventing Her From Functioning as MP
TMC MP Mahua Moitra petitioned SC alleging BJP govt prevented her functioning as MP; SC sought replies from Centre and Bengal over obstruction claims.
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INDIA Bloc to Launch Nationwide Campaign Against CEC, Electoral Roll Revision
INDIA bloc announced a nationwide campaign from October 2 against CEC and SIR, with marches, public meetings, and a Supreme Court appeal over electoral malpractices.