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Eight Muslim women from Vijayapura alleged they were wrongly shown as dead in Election Commission documents. They demanded a criminal case against MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Wednesday. Raziya Sheikh said, "A certificate has been submitted claiming that I am dead." The group fears losing benefits and voting rights.
Rahul Gandhi vowed on Wednesday to continue protests until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns. Delhi Police detained Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other leaders after blocking their march to Jantar Mantar. Rahul said, "We are not going to stop protesting till Gyanesh Kumar resigns." Opposition leaders accused the government of undermining democracy.
US military personnel in Okinawa face a 48-hour alcohol ban and 30-day curfew after a Marine was arrested for murder. Benjamin T. Watson said the pause allows commanders to conduct training on “standards, discipline, and our responsibilities.” This move follows local anger over the death of a 39-year-old woman.
The Patna High Court fixed November 19 as the next hearing date for the Bihar dustbin scam. On October 6, 2026, the court gave the government until November 3 to file a counter-affidavit. The petition alleges that officials bought hospital dustbins at ten times the market price, costing ₹307 crore.
Senior Congress leader and former Amreli MP Virji Thummar died on Wednesday at 67. He was battling cancer for some time. Known for fighting for farmers, he served as an MLA and Lok Sabha member. Randeep Singh Surjewala said, "Congress family has lost a mighty banyan tree from our midst."
BJP national president Nitin Nabin slammed Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday for protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Nabin said, "The Leader of Opposition of this country is working with anti-social elements in an atmosphere of anarchy." The BJP leader accused the opposition of trying to spread chaos in Delhi.
Madurai stinks as garbage piles up for the fifth day due to a conservancy workers' strike. Residents face an unhygienic atmosphere across 100 wards. CITU leader Balasubramanian claimed, "When we have been demanding the termination of the agency's contract, the officials seemed to be nonchalant." The civic body remains helpless.
Congress workers got detained in Hubballi on Wednesday after staging a road blockade to protest Rahul Gandhi’s detention. Protesters raised slogans against the Union government, demanding his release. Mr. Danganavar said, “the Union government is attempting to silence him by arresting him.” Similar protests also took place in Dharwad.
Delhi Police detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and many INDIA bloc MPs on Wednesday while they headed to Jantar Mantar. The leaders demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Rahul said, “We are not going to stop protesting till Gyanesh Kumar resigns.” This was their second detention.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said Rahul Gandhi started protesting against the ECI out of desperation after many election losses. Speaking in Hubballi on Wednesday, Joshi said, “The agitation against the ECI is aimed at covering up Rahul Gandhi’s failures.” He also called the claims about missing voters completely baseless.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to consider using body-worn cameras for police during protests. The court told the government to treat the plea as a representation and share a decision within six months. The petitioner said, "There has to be some way for fixing accountability."
The Samajwadi Party skipped a lunch hosted by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday. A senior official blamed the absence on delayed communication from the Congress. "The Congress party had sent only a formal letter to the SP office and it arrived late," the unnamed MP said about the event.