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Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer said, "SIR is aimed at inclusion." This special voter drive focuses on adding new voters and cleaning up the electoral list, not removing people. The state is leading in mapping and expects to finish strong, aiming for pure voter data.
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar rushed back to Bengaluru from Delhi on Wednesday, cutting his trip short. He had met with top Congress leaders there. His supporters were celebrating, thinking he might become Chief Minister, but the exact reason for his quick return wasn't clear.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay met PM Modi, discussing key issues like the Mekedatu dam and fishermen's release. Vijay personally thanked Modi for returning ancient copper plates. The meeting, lasting about 10 minutes, was a significant political moment. Vijay said, "serious concern" among farmers over the dam.
Rohit Pawar is asking the Chief Minister what's happening with the CBI probe into Ajit Pawar's death. He said, "you promised to hunt down the culprits." It's been two and a half months since the CM gave his word, and Rohit wants to know what actions have been taken.
Things got tense in Thrissur on May 27, 2026, after CPI(M) protested ED raids. Some protesters tore down UDF flex boards, causing scuffles. Leaders claimed "political collusion" behind the ED action, saying the agency is a "tool of pressure." They vowed to keep protesting these "Sangh Parivar-driven agendas."
MK Stalin and Arvind Kejriwal slammed the ED raids, saying "Central agencies being weaponised against Opposition leaders." They felt the raids showed the BJP targeting regional parties and questioned the Congress's role, especially after they complained about "inaction." Many CPI(M) workers were also detained for protesting.
Dalit leaders in Congress should refuse ministerial posts if they don't get the Chief Minister job, said Chalavadi Narayanaswamy. He feels the party is "cheating" Dalits, who have supported them for years. He urged them to show respect for B.R. Ambedkar by not taking any positions.
The Supreme Court said yes to the special voter list updates, and the Chief Election Commissioner said, "The EC was, is and will always be with the voters." This means the Election Commission's work to clean up voter lists is legal and they're committed to helping voters.
BJP MLA V. Sunil Kumar said on Wednesday that the Gandhi family's "DNA" includes hatred towards OBC leaders. He claimed Indira Gandhi removed Devaraj Urs, and now Rahul Gandhi is asking CM Siddaramaiah, a popular OBC leader, to resign. Kumar questioned this action, especially after Rahul Gandhi spoke about uplifting the OBC community.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah got the caste survey report on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This report is seen as part of his legacy, especially with Rahul Gandhi pushing for caste surveys. However, some powerful communities like Vokkaliga and Lingayat had opposed it, and even some ministers in Siddaramaiah's cabinet were against it.
A BJP leader called the idea of an ED raid on Pinarayi Vijayan's house being political "ridiculous." He said, "The investigation is part of a legal procedure." The leader questioned why the CPI(M) was upset and asked them to take legal action if they had issues, adding that PM Modi has "better things to do."
NTR, the "saffron Caesar," is changing Andhra Pradesh politics. He believes "the Telugu Desam movement was already in the heart of the people." This actor-turned-politician, seen as a leader from the "Other India," is seen by some as a strong alternative to the Congress system, though others worry he's moving too fast.