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.
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.
The Bharatiya Janata Party announced a statewide “drug‑free Punjab” campaign ahead of upcoming elections. The move follows a controversy sparked by the death of a Dalit villager who was allegedly pressured to apologise for questioning Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about synthetic drug supply.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighted a database of at least 12,000 individuals named Rajiv Gandhi while addressing SIR complaints, and Congress announced a centrally‑planned strategy for the 2027 Gujarat Assembly elections alongside a Surat plastic‑recycling drive that has already distributed hundreds of mud Ganesha idols.
The Tripura State Election Commission announced that 1,169 of the 4,597 village committee seats will be filled unopposed due to a lack of rival nominations. The uncontested seats, largely occupied by Tipra Motha candidates, come ahead of the September 28 elections.
Madurantakam and Dharapuram, both SC‑reserved constituencies in Tamil Nadu, will hold by‑elections next month, with AIADMK women candidates currently leading. Party chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami expressed confidence that AIADMK will secure both seats.
The Election Commission issued separate invitations to Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee and rebel figure Ritabrata Banerjee for meetings on Saturday to address their internal party dispute. Each leader will attend with a five‑member delegation at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management in Dwarka.
The first phase of Rajasthan's urban local body elections saw 65% voter turnout amid reports of clashes, alleged bogus voting and intimidation across multiple districts. Incidents involved independent MLA Yunus Khan, stone‑pelting in Sikar, and police actions in several wards.
On September 9, 2026, Bihar Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav sent a letter to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary outlining the financial and operational grievances of Public Distribution System dealers, and demanding immediate remedial actions. The Fair Price Dealers Association publicly thanked Yadav for raising their concerns, while the RJD also pursued electoral issues with the Election Commission.
Election Commission data shows the BJP’s war chest expanded by ₹905 crore during the 2026 polls, while the Congress’s finances contracted by about ₹66 crore. The Congress reported net receipts of ₹207.17 crore against an expenditure of ₹248.55 crore for the March 15‑May 6 election window across five states.
BJP MP Raghav Chadha, who was removed from Punjab’s draft Special Intensive Revision (SIR) roll, reappeared on Delhi’s electoral roll, prompting AAP to allege an illegal enrollment. Chadha refuted the claim, saying he followed Election Commission guidelines.
