Daily Bulletin

Widespread protests erupted across Delhi and Mumbai on October 2, 2026, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged "vote theft" and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of illegally deleting millions of voters, with TMC chief Mamata Banerjee claiming her party's defeat was linked to the deletion of approximately six lakh voters per constituency. Delhi Police detained over 500 protesters, including prominent AAP leaders, near Jantar Mantar, imposing prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Meanwhile, the ECI has directed 20 states and Union Territories to undertake a "special drive" for the enrolment of voters "left out" after the deletion of 13 crore names from draft rolls, mandating the use of Form 6 without the controversial...

Over 2.42 lakh Special Gram Sabhas were conducted across India on October 2, 2026, marking the launch of the People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27, "Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas," aimed at preparing Gram Panchayat Development Plans. During these assemblies, significant progress was highlighted under various government initiatives, including the Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), which have increased rural tap water connections from 17% to over 80% of households and achieved Open Defecation Free Plus (Model) status in 89.6% of villages. Discussions also covered the Sixteenth Finance Commission's recommendation of ₹4,35,236 crore for Rural Local Bodies (an 84% increase), the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) which has generated over 31.69 crore person-days of employment, and the digitisation of 99.90% of Records of Rights under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). Furthermore, awareness was raised about the new...

Phase III of the Barapullah elevated road, connecting Sarai Kale Khan with Mayur Vihar across the Yamuna, opened on October 1, 2026, after a nearly decade-long delay, immediately experiencing significant traffic congestion. The 10km flyover, designed based on traffic conditions from the late 2000s, is now deemed insufficient for current vehicle volumes, which have surged due to rapid urbanisation in east Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Citizen’s Charter performance summary for September 2026, reporting that out of 19,510 total applications, 16,844 were processed, with 99.9% completed within the stipulated timeline. A recent review led to the inclusion of one service, deletion of eight services due to delegated powers, and modification of a timeline for another, bringing the total number of services under the Charter to 206.

Expelled Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Akash Anand sought reconciliation with party chief Mayawati, expressing his desire for another opportunity to serve the party and ruling out joining any other political outfit. Anand, who was expelled on September 10, 2026, also supported Mayawati's decision to expel his father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, from the party, a development that follows Mayawati's appointment of Akash's younger brother, Ishan Anand, as the BSP's national coordinator on September 23, 2026.

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan emphasized that selfless service is fundamental to India’s culture and civilizational ethos, addressing the 11th Sant Ishwar Eshwar Samman-2026 in New Delhi today. He lauded initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Mission as examples of "Jan Bhagidari" transforming government programmes into people's movements. The Vice President also stressed the importance of accompanying development with compassion, character, and social responsibility.

The 8th edition of the e-auction for gifts presented to the Prime Minister has been extended until October 31, 2026, as announced by the Culture Ministry. This edition features 30 diverse mementos, including photo frames, idols, and Delhi Metro models, which carry stories from across Delhi. The proceeds generated from this auction will be dedicated to the Namami Gange Project, supporting its objectives for river rejuvenation.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate a State-Level Exhibition on Nyaya Sanhita in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on October 3, 2026, highlighting the implementation of new criminal laws. During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be exchanged between KRIBHCO and the Madhya Pradesh State Biodiversity Board for developing an urban forest in Bhopal under the ‘Morvan Project’. Additionally, a dividend of ₹15.10 crore will be distributed among members of Dairy Cooperative Societies, and financial assistance will be provided to Gaushalas.