Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, 83, fell ill during a rally in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kathua district while campaigning for the final phase of the state’s Assembly elections. Feeling dizzy, Kharge was helped off stage and later examined by doctors who noted fluctuating blood pressure. After returning to the stage, Kharge declared, "I will stay alive until Prime Minister Narendra Modi is removed from power." He also emphasized his commitment to restoring statehood in J&K. Kharge is advised to rest but may skip future rallies due to health concerns.

The Congress unveiled its manifesto for the Haryana assembly polls on October 5, announcing major promises including ₹2,000 monthly for women aged 18-60, martyr status for 736 farmers who died during the farm protests, and ₹2 crore compensation for families of fallen soldiers. Other pledges include a farmers' welfare commission, 2 lakh permanent jobs, 300 units of free electricity, diesel subsidies for small farmers, and job opportunities for medal-winning athletes. Congress also promised stricter laws against mob lynching, drug de-addiction programs, and a Brahmin welfare commission.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) students' wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad, suspended two senior members, Prantik Chakraborty and Rajanya Haldar, for creating a short film related to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The suspension was announced on Friday and was attributed to “anti-party activities.” The controversy arose after Haldar shared the film's poster, titled Agamani, Tilottomader Galpo (The Tale of Tilottomas), on social media, indicating it was set against the backdrop of the RG Kar incident. The film, directed by Prantik Chakraborty, is scheduled for release in the first week of October.

YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy canceled his planned visit to the Tirumala temple after allegations surfaced about the use of animal fat in the preparation of the temple's prasadam laddus. The visit, part of statewide rituals by the party, was meant to counter allegations made by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Naidu claimed the laddus, a sacred offering, contained substandard ingredients, leading to public outrage. Reddy dismissed the accusations, calling them baseless, and criticized the state government for obstructing his temple visit. He defended the temple's transparent procurement process for ingredients, including ghee, which is used in the laddus.

On September 26, 2024, the Indian Parliament restructured its standing committees, assigning Rahul Gandhi to the Defence Affairs Committee and Kangana Ranaut to the Communications and IT Committee. The Defence Committee will be chaired by BJP's Radha Mohan Singh, while the Communications panel is led by Nishikant Dubey. Other notable appointments include Shashi Tharoor as head of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Digvijaya Singh leading the Women, Education, Youth, and Sports Affairs Committee. This restructuring reflects a significant political maneuvering within Parliament, with key roles distributed among prominent leaders across party lines.

Sanjay Raut, a Rajya Sabha MP and leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has been convicted in a defamation case and sentenced to 15 days in jail. The judgment was delivered by a metropolitan magistrate in Mumbai’s Mazgaon, which also imposed a fine of ₹ 25,000 on Raut. The case was initiated by Dr. Medha Kirit Somaiya, the wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, who accused Raut of making false and defamatory statements regarding her and her husband. Raut alleged their involvement in a ₹ 100 crore scam concerning the construction and maintenance of public toilets in Mira Bhayandar. The court found Raut guilty of defamation.

In the first 100 days of the Modi 3.0 government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prioritized significant international engagements. He made notable visits to Russia and Ukraine during the ongoing conflict and participated in the G-7 Summit in Italy. During these visits, he emphasized India's humanitarian support and the need for dialogue. Additionally, President Droupadi Murmu received Fiji's highest civilian award, reflecting India's strengthening ties with various nations. Modi also became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Singapore, Brunei, Austria, and Poland in decades, marking a pivotal phase in India's foreign policy.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy plans a temple visit and urges prayers across the state on September 28 amid allegations of animal fat being used in Tirupati laddoos. This follows claims by former CM N Chandrababu Naidu that beef tallow and lard were used in the ‘prasadam’ during the YSRCP's governance. Reddy dismissed these accusations as “political malice” aimed at tarnishing the sanctity of the temple. The Telugu Desam Party retaliated, questioning Reddy's faith and commitment to the deity, suggesting divine retribution for the alleged adulteration.

The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on September 25 recorded a 54% voter turnout by 5 PM. Over 2.5 million voters from 26 constituencies in six districts are deciding the fate of 239 candidates. Key constituencies include Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi, regions with heightened security due to previous terror incidents. The first assembly election in 10 years follows the abrogation of Article 370. Voting in the first phase saw a 61.13% turnout. National Congress' Omar Abdullah and BJP’s Ravinder Raina are among the key candidates in this crucial electoral phase.

Rahul Gandhi has demanded Prime Minister Modi clarify whether the BJP plans to revive the controversial farm laws, after BJP MP Kangana Ranaut proposed bringing them back. Gandhi warned that the INDIA alliance would oppose any such move, recalling the martyrdom of over 700 farmers during the protests against the now-repealed laws. He criticized the BJP’s strategy, asking, “Who is deciding the government’s policy, a BJP MP or the Prime Minister?” Ranaut later issued an apology, stating her views were personal and do not represent the party.