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During a condolence visit by BJP State president N Ramchander Rao in Vemanapalli, internal bickering surfaced between leaders Dr B Venkatesh Netha and Gomasa Srinivas. The altercation went viral, exposing factional differences within the BJP’s local unit in Mancherial.
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Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections in November, Nitish Kumar stepped back from BJP-led seat-sharing talks as NDA allies, including Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, navigated tensions. Past rivalries and Paswan’s political comeback add complexity to the alliance arithmetic
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Union Minister Bandi Sanjay has accused Congress leaders and police officials of driving BJP mandal president Eta Madhukar to suicide in Mancherial district. He demanded immediate suspension of the officers involved and warned Congress leaders of retaliation.
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BJP Vemanapalli mandal president Eta Madhukar reportedly died by suicide on the outskirts of Kothagudem hamlet in Mancherial. In his note, he alleged mental harassment by Congress leaders and sought action against those responsible, triggering protests by BJP workers
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BJP leader and former joint convenor Cherka Mahesh resigned from the party ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the BJP leadership of colluding to mislead the public on Backward Classes reservations and other key issues
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BJP criticises Mamata Banerjee for threatening “riots and violence” over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The EC assured no valid voters will be removed, dismissing TMC’s concerns ahead of Assembly elections
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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment to securing 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes in Telangana, countering criticism from BRS and BJP. He cited legislative efforts and blamed the Governor and Centre for delays.
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BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Telangana government will decide its next steps, including legal measures, after receiving the High Court order on the stay of local body election notification. Ministers reiterated commitment to 42 percent BC reservations
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The AIMIM is expected to stay out of the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11, a strategic move aimed at preventing minority vote division and defeating the BJP. With over 1.20 lakh Muslim voters in the constituency, AIMIM’s decision is seen as a tactical shift.
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BC associations in Telangana have threatened to paralyse the state if their demand for 42 per cent reservations is not fulfilled. Leaders from multiple organisations vowed to form a new JAC and launch a stronger agitation across political lines
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BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused both the Congress and BJP of betraying Telangana, alleging that neither helped the State despite winning multiple Lok Sabha seats. He likened Modi and Revanth Reddy’s bond to “Chote Bhai, Bade Bhai,” calling their rule anti-Telangana.
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In a significant political development ahead of the local body elections, the BRS district unit in Medak welcomed several defectors from BJP and Congress. Former Minister T Harish Rao, who received them alongside ex-MLA M Padma Devendar Reddy, criticised the Congress-led government for misgovernance and alleged neglect of rural administration.
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The Jubilee Hills by-election, necessitated by the demise of MLA Maganti Gopinath, has seen the BRS take an early lead by announcing Maganti Sunitha as its candidate. Meanwhile, Congress and BJP are yet to finalize their nominees amid internal rivalries and strategic delays.
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Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin attacked the BJP, calling it a "parasite" exploiting tragedies for political gain and a "washing machine" for the corrupt. He criticised Centre policies, AIADMK alliance, and highlighted welfare projects and development in Ramanathapuram
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemned BJP leader Printu Mahadevan’s alleged death threat against Rahul Gandhi during a TV debate, questioning PM Modi and Amit Shah’s silence. He linked the remark to a pattern of violent intimidation, recalling past assassinations of dissenting voices
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BJP leader Arjun Singh alleged that crude bombs were hurled, shots fired, and his car vandalised outside his Bhatpara home in West Bengal. He blamed political rivals, while TMC denied the claims. Police have denied gunfire and are investigating
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With Telangana’s local body elections approaching, leaders from the Congress and BJP are switching to the BRS in large numbers. Led by KT Rama Rao, the party is strengthening its grassroots network and positioning itself as a strong contender in upcoming polls
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Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah described climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest as unfortunate, accusing the BJP-led government of backtracking on promises. The arrest follows violent Ladakh protests that left four dead and 90 injured
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Senior BJP leader Kolanu Pradeep Reddy, along with a large group of followers, joined the BRS in Shamshabad on Tuesday. KT Rama Rao welcomed him at Telangana Bhavan, calling his public goodwill a key strength for the party’s local base
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Union Minister Chirag Paswan hailed GST 2.0 as fulfilling a long-standing public demand, while accusing Congress of political inconsistency. The BJP projects the reform as people-first; opposition calls it short-term populism.