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Suvendu Adhikari affirmed that India’s Constitution guarantees freedom of food choice and religious practice, citing remarks from Dharma gurus of various faiths. He highlighted that individuals may accept or reject religious teachings, invoking the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned that without the state's creation, Bengali Hindus could face a fate similar to that of Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh, blaming the previous Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments for eroding cultural traditions. He pledged to restore those traditions.
Delegates and their families attending the BRICS summit toured Delhi’s cultural and commercial sites, including Akshardham temple, Khan Market and Connaught Place, on Saturday. Security arrangements limited interaction with locals, but the visits highlighted diplomatic goodwill and showcased Indian heritage.
President Droupadi Murmu hosted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his daughter Zahra at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the BRICS summit, followed by bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit included a tour of the Iranian Hall and a stop at the BRICS Bazaar in the National Crafts Museum, underscoring deepening India‑Iran cultural and diplomatic ties.
Congress spokesperson K.C. Venugopal announced that the NSUI secured victory in the Garhwal University student union elections. He further warned that the BJP is likely to suffer a similar defeat in the forthcoming Delhi University Students' Union poll, where the NSUI is expected to win by a large margin.
Satnami leader Guru Dhaldas Saheb, the elder brother of Chhattisgarh BJP minister Guru Khushwant Saheb, formally joined the Indian National Congress on September 11, 2026, in the presence of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. The move signals a potential shift in caste‑based support ahead of the 2028 state elections.
IPS officer Arun has filed a defamation suit in the Madras High Court alleging that YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar fabricates information as factual for monetary benefit. The officer claims the YouTuber falsely presents himself as possessing confidential insider knowledge about senior officials and business leaders.
Satnahi leader Dhaldas Saheb, brother of Chhattisgarh BJP minister Guru Khushwant Saheb, joined the Congress in the presence of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, signalling a potential shift ahead of the 2028 state elections. He said he may contest the 2028 Assembly polls if the party fields him, citing his family’s long‑standing ties to the Congress.
YSRCP regional coordinator Kurasala Kannababu warned that the TDP is likely to lose the upcoming municipal and parishad elections, citing its failure to deliver the ‘Super‑Six’ promises made in 2024. The statement was made during a high‑level strategy meeting that also addressed recent internal dissent within the party.
Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran urged the removal of operational hurdles for VB‑GRAM G workers at a DISHA meeting, calling for revised geofencing limits to improve attendance tracking via the NMMS app. He highlighted the need for smoother digital attendance processes for the scheme’s workforce.
At the BRICS Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a proposal for a Seafarers' Emergency Support Network to aid maritime workers in distress. The initiative comes as Indian seafarers face heightened risks from conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea, with several fatalities reported.
BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit issued a declaration urging comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including expanding the Security Council to give India and Brazil a larger role. China and Russia, both permanent members, reiterated their backing for the aspirations of the Global South, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a shift from a “rule‑taker” to a “rule‑shaper” stance.
The Indian National Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a press conference on the BRICS summit outcomes and called for measures to restore India’s diplomatic stature and confidence among Global South partners. The party’s foreign affairs chairman, Salman Khurshid, criticised the BJP government’s limited role in recent West Asian conflicts and its handling of BRICS member concerns.
BSP president Mayawati announced that her nephews Akash Anand and Ishan Anand will be barred from holding any party position, effectively ending their political roles within the BSP. She indicated that their sister Deepika Anand could be considered for future responsibilities, underscoring her anti‑nepotism stance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026, urging member leaders to craft ten proposals for reforming global governance. He also announced a continuity mechanism to track implementation of summit outcomes.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the Enforcement Directorate's charges in the CMRL‑Exalogic payoff case reveal a shared political agenda between the BJP and Congress. He noted that while non‑BJP parties have accused the ED of being a tool of the Centre, Congress leaders in Kerala appeared to back the agency’s actions against CPI(M) leaders.
In January 2026, about 13 lakh voters were removed from Delhi’s electoral roll during the pre‑SIR mapping phase, the largest deletion recorded in any Phase‑3 state. Officials said the purge was part of a continuous roll‑updating process, but no detailed list of reasons was released.
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat resigned from the state Congress committee and his national party post after the Enforcement Directorate seized cash, gold and luxury watches from his personal assistant. The raid, linked to a 2016 recruitment case, prompted Rawat to step down to avoid any perceived weakness for the party.
The Telangana Assembly’s monsoon session on September 12, 2026 will debate Section 22A land‑issue concerns and the Effects of El Niño, while the Legislative Affairs Minister moved the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026 for consideration. Opposition parties highlighted a sharp rise in land classified as prohibited, prompting protests and calls for a judicial inquiry.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Roy performed prayers at Kolkata's Kalighat Temple on Kaushiki Amavasya and partook in the traditional fish bhog, as highlighted by the state BJP on social media. The visit occurred amid a public dispute involving religious figure Bageshwar Baba.
