Final numbers of Lok poll for #KarnatakaElection2023

BJP (@BJP4India) appoints national office bearers of the party's Yuva Morcha (@BJYM).

Union Minister #KirenRijiju (@KirenRijiju) writes to Congress President #MallikarjunKharge (@Kharge), saying that after repeated requests the Congress Parly didn't give dates for discussion after which the Govemment's outreach had extended to other political parties. Consultations were held with representatives of parties including the DMK, SP, YSRCP, NCP, Shiv Sena (UBT), AIMIM and BJD with a view to facilitating dialogue and building a broader consensus in support of the proposed legislation. In these circumstances, it is not clear why the demand for consultation is being made repeatedly, when the Government has already made sustained efforts for dialogue; what is now required is constructive cooperation from the opposition parties, rather than arepetition of the same demand without due regard to the consultations already undertaken. These efforts reflect the Government's firm willingness to undertake consultation and constructive parliamentary engagement. I reiterate that the Government remains committed to the basic principles of parliamentary democracy and to facilitating meaningful dialogue through the effective functioning of Parliament. We value the participation of all political parties in deliberations and discussions on all matters of national importance. I also hope that Congress Party will play a constructive role and will not obstruct important future legislations.

The following resolutions were adopted at the meeting of DMK Members of Parliament, held at 11.00 a.m. today (17 October 2026) at the Murasoli Maran Meeting Hall in the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, Chennai, under the leadership of DMK President M.K. Stalin. Resolution 1: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Must Be Removed from Office! Resolution 2: DMK Supports Protests by Student Organisations Resolution 3: Condemnation of the Congress and TVK for Their Double Standards Resolution 4: Petition to the President of India Seeking Corrective Measures to Address Electoral Irregularities "Therefore, this meeting adopts the following demands" A) Complete cancellation of the SIR B) Restore ballot paper voting in place of EVMs C) Submission of a petition to the President of India"

Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 16, 2026, urging him to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the proposed constitutional amendment on delimitation. He noted that Parliament had not been reconvened since the Monsoon Session was adjourned on August 13, 2026, and urged the government not to rush the bill through Parliament.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed 17 States and Union Territories to conduct a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls under Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, with January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. The revision will cover Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. The Commission stated that the schedule for SSR in States and UTs where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is ongoing or has recently been completed will be announced later.

Delhi | The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has accepted the resignation of Dr. L. Murugan from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect: Rashtrapati Bhavan

#SachinPilot (@SachinPilot), AICC General Secretary and In-Charge of Punjab, will undertake a five-day yatra across Punjab from tomorrow, 16 October 2026, to 20 October 2026, to meet families who have lost members of their family to gangster violence and the law and order situation in the state. The yatra will cover multiple districts including Moga, Bathinda, Mansa, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Amritsar

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, on LoP Rahul Gandhi’s protest march to the Supreme Court, said, "No one can intimidate or threaten the Supreme Court. These are futile attempts, and no one pays attention to them. We know what is said outside the court and what is said inside. We are not living in an imaginary world. We are aware of everything"

#SupremeCourt issues notice to #ElectionCommission of India (ECI) and others on plea filed by Opposition leaders led by #LokSabha Leader of the Opposition #RahulGandhi (@RahulGandhi) and the #INDIAbloc, challenging the poll panel’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of #ElectoralRolls and alleged voter deletions. Supreme Court seeks response from ECI, CEC #GyaneshKumar, Election Commissioners #SukhbirSinghSandhu and #VivekJoshi on Gandhi and others' plea.

Delhi | As per the #SupremeCourt’s official website, the petition filed by #LokSabha LoP #RahulGandhi and twelve other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the manner in which the #ElectionCommission (ECI) has taken decisions relating to the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter rolls is likely to be heard tomorrow.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP of undermining democratic rights, linking the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to restrictions on protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. In a post on X, Kharge criticised the alleged labelling of people affected by the SIR process as “infiltrators” and raised concerns over the detention of young protesters and alleged police action against them. He also called on the government to stop protecting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Kharge said the Congress would hold the BJP accountable for what he described as its oppressive policies. #MallikarjunKharge #Congress #BJP #SIR #JantarMantar #GyaneshKumar

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) posts, "Waving the Tricolour at Jantar Mantar in a peaceful protest is not a crime. Jailing youth for it is an act of cowardice. Students. Youth. Journalists. The INDIA bloc. Different banners, one cause. All protests are one: citizens demanding their constitutional rights. Jantar Mantar belongs to the people of India. We will reclaim it."

Delhi | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP #RahulGandhi (@RahulGandhi) says, "...It is our commitment to you that the people who have done this, Mr. Modi, Mr. Shah, Mr. Gyanesh Kumar, the lady who's hiding right now in Dehradun, and others are going to be brought to justice..." "Yesterday, you saw an expression not of the political party standing here, but an expression of the people of India...We would like to thank the people of Delhi, the people of India, who stood with us against what is being done. This is not about us. This is about the people of India. This is about the future of the people of India, and we, all of us together, because we love you and we respect you, are going to fight to the end to restore the democratic process in this country. It is our commitment to you that the people who have done this, Mr. Modi, Mr. Shah, Mr. Gyanesh Kumar, the lady who's hiding right now in Dehradun, and others are going to be brought to justice..."

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, #RahulGandhi (@RahulGandhi) and other INDIA bloc leaders address the media after a meeting at Rahul Gandhi’s residence in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar says, "The right to peaceful protest is fundamental to our democracy. We cannot demand that right for ourselves in Delhi and deny it to others in Bengaluru. I have taken note of yesterday's incident involving protesters and members of the media. I have sought a full report on the circumstances that led to the police action. If there has been any unnecessary use of force or excess, accountability will follow. Let me be clear: disagreement with the Election Commission, disagreement with my government, or disagreement with me personally does not diminish anyone's right to peacefully express it. Karnataka must hold itself to the democratic standards that we expect from the rest of the country. There will be no double standards"

Supreme Court stays the trial court proceedings against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case over his alleged ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Supreme Court also issues notice on Rahul Gandhi’s plea against the Bombay High Court order refusing to quash the defamation case.

A delegation of women MPs of the BJP will meet President Droupadi Murmu today on the alleged sexual harassment issue involving Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam: Sources Angomcha Bimol Akoijam was dismissed from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) over allegations of sexually harassing female students.

Supreme Court Registry identified 14 defects in Lok Sabha LoP Rahul’s petition, including missing documents, incomplete authorisations for nine petitioners, a blurred copy of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s ID card and a ₹220 court-fee shortfall. The case can be listed for hearing after the defects are rectified