Rahul Gandhi accused Kumar of overriding concerns within the Election Commission and offered him the chance to become an "approver", or government witness, if an investigation is launched into the alleged irregularities.
Mumbai Police issued a notice to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on September 15, seeking clarification on inconsistencies in his statements about a planned protest in Mumbai. The police highlighted discrepancies between his claim of protesting alone with 50 supporters and the presence of a larger crowd accompanying him from Jalna.
The Jharkhand Congress organized a protest march calling for a separate OBC column in the 2027 Census and submitted a memorandum to the state Governor. The party argues that accurate OBC population data is essential for informed policy and representation decisions.
Kerala police’s special investigation team raided five sites, including Reporter Broadcasting Company’s office, over alleged cheating in a failed plan to bring Lionel Messi’s Argentina team to Kochi. The raid follows an FIR accusing the channel’s managing director and the company of conspiracy, financial misappropriation and tax evasion, prompting political criticism over press freedom.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of planning to levy a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, warning that the cost would ultimately be passed on to consumers. He linked the move to pressure from American payment firms and framed it as a surrender to U.S. interests.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Kalighat Temple for Kaushiki Amavasya prayers and accepted a traditional fish and basanti pulao bhog, a move that coincided with a BJP effort to distance itself from Bageshwar Dham leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s anti‑non‑vegetarian remarks. The episode highlights the party’s delicate balancing act between religious sentiment and political messaging in the state.
AAP MLA Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina was filmed confronting a tipper‑truck driver on Daba‑Lohara road in Ludhiana South, an incident that sparked accusations of assault and a denial that she slapped the driver. The MLA says she only seized the vehicle’s keys and handed the driver over to police, while opposition parties demand an FIR.
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil announced he will travel alone to Mumbai on September 15 to stage a protest at Azad Maidan after authorities denied permission for his hunger strike. He will be accompanied by ten supporters and two ambulances, while the state government cautioned against demonstrations during the Ganesh festival.
Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh accused the DMK of a culture of obscene and derogatory remarks and warned of legal action against anyone disparaging Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. He also dismissed claims of a recent spike in crimes against women, attributing law‑and‑order challenges to previous governments.
Opposition leader Babulal Marandi alleged that the Jharkhand government is shielding powerful individuals in a CID investigation of alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. He also criticised the absence of video recordings for statements, claiming evidence is being edited or omitted.
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on September 13, 2026 accused the Bihar state and central governments of neglecting flood victims and urged a national disaster declaration and compensation package. He highlighted that over 48 lakh people across 87 blocks in 15 districts remain affected while the state’s contingency fund has been diverted to salaries.
BSP chief Mayawati accused her nephew Akash Anand of circulating false rumors about her health during a press conference in Lucknow. She reiterated his removal from the party’s national coordinator role and warned that expelled members were spreading misinformation.
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.
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.
Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, accompanied by Shia clerics Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al Safavi and Imran Reza Ansari, attended an exhibition organized by the Iranian embassy in New Delhi on September 11, 2026. The gathering, held at the invitation of Iran’s ambassador, also included a scheduled interaction with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, who was in the city for the BRICS summit.
Congress leader M.H. Jawahirullah called on Tamil Nadu Congress officials to clarify their position on the Enforcement Directorate after Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay cited ED documents to allege corruption against the DMK in the state assembly. He noted that national Congress leaders have accused the ED of being used by the ruling BJP for political vendetta.
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused the Congress and other opposition parties of spreading negativity about the upcoming BRICS summit, claiming they cannot accept India’s recent progress. He contrasted the current situation, with all BRICS leaders in New Delhi for the 18th summit, with the perceived decline during the 2011‑12 UPA tenure.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of the Ismaili community, in New Delhi on September 10, 2026 to discuss the Aga Khan Development Network's work in social development and heritage preservation. The visit, part of the Imam’s first trip to India since his accession, also included meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A Delhi special court ordered the framing of PMLA charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav and several others over alleged irregularities in IRCTC hotel leases. The court also discharged a number of co‑accused while the family maintains the case is politically motivated.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin Vijay will embark on his first official overseas trip to London, where several MoUs with multinational firms are slated for signing. The launch of the state's gold ring scheme has been deferred to accommodate the visit.
