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Congress MP Phulo Devi Netam said on Friday that Rahul Gandhi’s campaign against vote theft relies on evidence. She called for transparency in the electoral process. "Rahul Gandhi launched the 'Save Vote, Save Nation' campaign to protect democracy," she said. The party plans a rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1.
Seat-sharing disputes and rebel candidates now trouble the ruling alliance in urban local body polls across Tirupati, Nagari, Chittoor and Palamaner. Telugu Desam, Jana Sena and BJP candidates are contesting against each other in many wards. These internal fights could split votes and help the YSRC win these local seats.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a forensic probe Friday after an audio clip surfaced involving Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil. Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam accused BJP members of trying to finish Eknath Shinde. Kadam said, "The BJP will have to answer who within the party is working against its partner."
Telugu Desam leader Paritala Sreeram filed his nomination for the Nallacheruvu ZPTC seat on Friday. This move positions him as the party candidate for the Sri Sathya Sai Zilla Parishad chairperson post. Sreeram, son of Paritala Ravindra, got this opportunity after local seats were reserved. Elections are scheduled on November 3.
Villagers alleged that officials are manipulating Indiramma house beneficiary lists under pressure from sitting MLAs. Residents claimed that many ineligible applicants got selected in Adilabad and Boath constituencies. Locals said officials ignored committee members and relied on lists from political leaders, leaving the truly poor families out of the scheme.
The Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that the India-China border gets disturbed when forces change patrolling patterns. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted, "The two sides have also agreed to discuss ways to improve understanding of LAC in appropriate areas." Both nations now use diplomatic channels to resolve issues.
Shashi Tharoor on Friday, 23 October, called the removal of Raihan Vadra’s photographs from Bikaner House petty. He said the move damaged India’s reputation as a democracy. Tharoor noted, "The Bikaner House was supposed to be a place of art and culture." Raihan now plans to display his full collection elsewhere.
A Tiranga rally in Bengaluru got delayed for 30 minutes on Friday after police restricted placards. Participants wanted to demand the withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. A protester said, "In Delhi, the Congress is protesting against SIR and demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation." Police cited court orders.
The Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed a resolution on Friday seeking an independent probe into electoral irregularities under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused the BJP of deleting voter names. Several speakers demanded Kumar’s resignation, claiming that protecting voting rights is vital for India’s democracy.
Senior leaders and MLAs hit the campaign trail for the GVMC polls as candidates intensify door-to-door outreach. On Friday, TDP Mayor candidate Mukka Sravani met Home Minister V. Anitha, while YSRCP candidate Varudu Kalyani campaigned in North constituency. Leaders are now working hard to boost support for their alliance nominees.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police director general Shatrujeet Kapur said Thursday that face-offs with China continue at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh. "In the past few-days, a situation arose where face-off happened at several locations in Arunachal and it still continues," Kapur said. The force also raised new Shaurya commandos for border security.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar alleged that an industrialist used Meta AI glasses to conduct a sting operation on him. Shivakumar said, "I can read faces," after noticing the visitor’s suspicious behavior. He claimed the same person also targeted Kerala leader VD Satheesan during a separate business meeting.