Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde has left the decision for Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister to PM Modi and the BJP leadership. Shinde assured his support, stating, "I will not be an obstacle." Following Mahayuti’s victory in the Assembly polls with 230 seats, speculation grows around Devendra Fadnavis becoming the Chief Minister. BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP leaders are set to meet in Delhi to finalize the decision. While Shinde's supporters demand his return as CM, Ajit Pawar and the RSS have backed Fadnavis. The BJP secured 132 seats, Shiv Sena 57, and NCP 41 in the 288-seat Assembly.

Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, a special monitoring cell is being set up in the DG CR office near Nabanna under the supervision of DGP Rajeev Kumar. This initiative aims to enhance law and order monitoring across West Bengal. The cell, equipped with real-time access to statewide CCTV footage, will enable direct surveillance from Nabanna. While significant progress has been made, challenges like malfunctioning or absent cameras in rural areas persist. The government plans to address these issues promptly. Officials emphasize this project as a major step towards stronger law enforcement and quicker responses to incidents.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has accused the BJP-led central government of trying to manipulate the voter list to influence the upcoming Delhi elections. She claimed that 29 Sub-Divisional Magistrates and Additional District Magistrates were transferred on October 28, followed by orders to remove AAP voters from the electoral rolls. Atishi alleged that these instructions were issued through Assistant Electoral Registration Officers and Booth Level Officers. She urged officials to resist pressure and expose the alleged conspiracy. With elections in February 2025, AAP aims to secure a third term after its 2020 landslide victory.

The BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi for allegedly not greeting President Droupadi Murmu during her Constitution Day address in Parliament. BJP leader Amit Malviya said, “Rahul Gandhi is so arrogant that he did not even greet the President. Just because she comes from the tribal community, is a woman, and Rahul Gandhi is the prince of Congress?” Another leader, Pradeep Bhandari, accused the Gandhi family of disrespecting tribals, saying, “Why does the Vadra Gandhi family hate tribals so much?” President Murmu’s speech focused on the Constitution's role in achieving social justice and lauded government efforts for weaker sections of society.

Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister on Tuesday but will continue as caretaker CM until a new leader is chosen. The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition won 235 of 288 seats in the recent Assembly elections, but there is no consensus on the next CM. Shiv Sena wants Shinde to stay, crediting him for the success of schemes like Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. However, the BJP, which secured 132 seats, its best-ever in Maharashtra, is backing Devendra Fadnavis for the role. Discussions are ongoing to finalize the leadership for the new government.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will meet Governor Santosh Gangwar at 4 pm today to stake his claim to form the government after leading the JMM alliance to a decisive victory in the state assembly elections. The JMM alliance secured 56 out of 81 seats, far surpassing the majority mark of 41. Soren’s alliance outperformed the BJP-led NDA, which won only 24 seats. Soren has promised to continue his efforts to build a "Golden Jharkhand." This victory marks the first time an incumbent government has been re-elected after completing a full term in Jharkhand.

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a resounding victory in Maharashtra, winning over 230 of 288 assembly seats. With this landslide, the leadership battle between Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and current CM Eknath Shinde has intensified. BJP, the largest party with 132 seats, is pushing for Fadnavis, while Shinde’s supporters cite his role in ensuring alliance stability. Senior BJP leaders, including Chandrakant Patil, have endorsed Fadnavis, but the final decision rests with the BJP central parliamentary board. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) managed just 46 seats, marking a significant setback for Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Shiv Sena (UBT).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP-led Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra, securing 230 of 288 Assembly seats. He declared the "Ek hain toh safe hain" slogan as the country's new "maha-mantra" for unity, emphasizing its rejection of divisive politics. Modi criticized Congress and the INDIA bloc for attempting to divide society by caste and region. Highlighting this as the BJP's third consecutive triumph in Maharashtra, Modi called it the biggest victory in 50 years. He praised voters from all sections for supporting the BJP-NDA, claiming it as a blow to Congress's divisive agenda.

Priyanka Gandhi is poised to outperform her brother, Rahul Gandhi, in the Wayanad bypoll, with a lead of over 4 lakh votes. Priyanka secured 6,17,942 votes, significantly ahead of CPI's Sathyan Mokeri and BJP’s Navya Haridas. Rahul had previously won the seat in 2024 with 6,47,445 votes and a margin of 3,64,422. The bypoll was triggered after Rahul vacated the seat to retain Raebareli. Congress leaders have expressed confidence that Priyanka will surpass Rahul’s record and make a significant impact in Parliament. Priyanka expressed gratitude to voters, vowing to be their voice in the Lok Sabha.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde thanked voters as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is set for a landslide victory in the state assembly elections. With leads in 218 of 288 seats, Mahayuti is poised to form the government. Shinde, while addressing speculation about his deputy Devendra Fadnavis being the BJP's CM choice, stated, “No decision on Chief Minister candidate has been taken yet.” He added that the alliance's parties would meet after the final results to decide. Shinde celebrated the victory with party workers, emphasizing the support of Maharashtra’s common people, farmers, and women voters.