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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday accused the Congress of promoting anarchy through protests in Delhi. He said, "Resorting to abusive language, questioning the credibility of institutions, and spreading disorder have become its political traits." The Congress plans to march to the Supreme Court regarding various electoral issues.
A Parliamentary Committee submitted its 382nd report on NTA reforms to the Rajya Sabha. The panel said, "The recent challenges have affected the public trust in NTA." It suggested creating a research wing and better communication. Officials must act as guardians of integrity to fix issues after many court cases.
Seventeen former officials and public figures sought an independent probe into police entry at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib during October 10 protests. In a letter dated October 11, they said, "Places of worship must not become extensions of police operations." Many citizens got upset after videos showed police wearing shoes inside.
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas wrote to President Droupadi Murmu regarding a brutal police assault in Delhi. Brittas said, “It happened within hours of the Supreme Court issuing directions to safeguard peaceful protest and constitutional rights.” He requested an independent investigation after police forcibly dragged him away during a media interaction.
Cockroach Janata Party co-convener Ashutosh Ranka on Monday gave the Delhi Police 24 hours to provide a date for holding a protest at Jantar Mantar. Ranka said, "They should tell us in the next 24 hours how we can proceed." The party wants to hold a peaceful demonstration against Gyanesh Kumar.
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya asked Mumbai Police to deport actor Imran Khan for joining a protest supporting the Cockroach Janta Party. Somaiya claimed Khan is a foreign citizen and violated OCI rules. While OCI cardholders have many privileges, they are foreign nationals and do not have full political rights here.
CJI Surya Kant on Monday said the Supreme Court’s doors are open to everyone after declining a meeting request from the INDIA bloc. He told reporters, "The Supreme Court's doors are open to everyone." The opposition parties planned a march to the court to protest against the Election Commission today.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor joined Opposition protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday. He shared verses from a famous poem and said, "this government will go." These remarks followed Saturday’s agitation where many demanded Kumar’s resignation. Tharoor previously supported the government, making his recent criticism a significant political shift.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi challenged Yogi Adityanath to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election from Sambhal. Owaisi said, "Yogi Adityanath should contest from Sambhal, face the voters and explain that his administration razed several mosques." He also dared Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Gorakhpur, accusing both leaders of staged politics.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has disappeared from public view since September 23. While citizens and opposition parties protest, demanding his resignation, Kumar remains silent. He previously appeared on social media daily, but now he is nowhere to be found. Two recent youth events in Uttar Pradesh also got cancelled.
Delhi woke up to heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday morning, causing waterlogging across the capital and NCR. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the region, warning of intense rainfall and strong winds. Officials said no rain is likely over the next six days in Delhi.
MPSC aspirants ended their 10-day agitation on October 11, 2026, after the Maharashtra government formed a committee to probe recruitment irregularities. Senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe got appointed as Secretary. Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale said, "A committee had been formed to probe into alleged irregularities concerning the state recruitment body."