TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee held a crucial two-hour meeting on Friday, directing party workers to remain vigilant during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Calling the next six months an "acid test," Banerjee termed SIR as "Silent Invisible Rigging" and announced he'll be on the ground from early November. He instructed workers to monitor booth-level officers and prevent genuine voter deletions. From November 4-December 4, TMC will establish 6,200 help desks across Bengal, operating 9am-5pm with laptops, printers, and Wi-Fi. Workers must update the Didir Doot app and maintain offline records. Banerjee warned of launching a major Delhi movement if voter names are found missing, while BJP criticized TMC's reliance on virtual meetings. (PC: News 18 & X/ECI)

The BJP has shared pictures of a bungalow in Chandigarh, calling it Arvind Kejriwal’s new “Sheesh Mahal 2.0.” The party claimed the Punjab government allotted the two-acre mansion to the AAP chief. AAP denied the charge, saying the BJP was spreading fake news and noted that Chandigarh is under BJP control. AAP leader Anurag Dhanda asked, “Who approved the map or gave power and water connections?” The BJP said Kejriwal was misusing public funds, while AAP accused the BJP of trying to distract from Delhi’s pollution issue. The row revives old charges from the Delhi “Sheesh Mahal” case. (PC: NDTV)

The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is facing fresh allegations from the Bharatiya Janata Party that he has been allotted a “7-star luxury bungalow” spanning two acres in Chandigarh’s Sector 2 by the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab. According to the BJP, the allotment was done under the Chief Minister’s quota and is part of a lavish lifestyle inconsistent with Kejriwal’s earlier image. AAP dismissed the allegations as “baseless” and demanded proof of allotment. (PC: India Today)

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on October 31 unveiled its joint manifesto, Sankalp Patra, ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. The manifesto focuses on employment generation, economic growth, and infrastructure development. Key promises include creating over one crore government and private-sector jobs, establishing a defence corridor, developing a world-class medical city, and setting up mega-skill centres to boost youth employment. The NDA also pledged improved connectivity, agricultural reforms, and women’s empowerment initiatives. The alliance aims to project stability and growth, highlighting “Viksit Bihar” as its core campaign vision.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav during a rally in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Modi called them the “Yuvrajs of Corruption,” accusing both of representing “the most corrupt families” in India and Bihar. He said the two leaders were out on bail in multi-crore scams and had opened “shops of false promises.” Modi added that those born into privilege could not tolerate a leader from a humble background. The remarks came a day after Rahul Gandhi mocked the Prime Minister, saying he would “dance on stage” for votes. (PC: India Today)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being “scared” of US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a rally in Bihar’s Darbhanga, Gandhi said Modi must publicly deny Trump’s claim that he stopped the India-Pakistan conflict. Trump recently said he used trade pressure to push both countries towards a ceasefire after India’s Operation Sindoor in May. India has rejected any third-party role, saying the ceasefire was reached directly between Indian and Pakistani military officials. Gandhi urged Modi to clarify the truth, saying, “If Trump is lying, say it clearly in Parliament.” (PC: ANI)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi began his Bihar election campaign in Muzaffarpur with a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He said PM Modi would “dance for votes” and accused him of ignoring real issues like unemployment and poverty. Gandhi also alleged that the BJP controls Nitish Kumar like a “remote” and warned of attempts to “steal votes” in the state. He urged people to support the Grand Alliance for an inclusive government. Gandhi promised to create jobs, boost local industries, and make Bihar a global centre of education. (PC: India Today)

The Election Commission has excluded Assam from the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the state has separate citizenship laws and its Supreme Court-monitored National Register of Citizens (NRC) process is still ongoing. The EC said voter list revision instructions for Assam will be issued later. Congress called the decision politically motivated, while BJP supported it. Assam is due for Assembly elections next year. Officials said pre-SIR activities like voter mapping and verification are continuing in the state until a separate order is released. (PC: X)

The Election Commission has launched the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists across 12 states. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said Booth Level Officers will make three visits to each household to verify voter details. The updated rolls will be published by February 2026. The exercise aims to remove duplicate and fake entries and add new voters. Volunteers will assist senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and poor families. Voter lists in these states will be frozen tonight. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry are among the poll-bound states included. (PC: India Today)

The Election Commission of India announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists across 12 states. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the SIR aims to remove bogus, duplicate, and ineligible names from rolls and add new voters. The first phase was completed in Bihar, where voter numbers dropped after verification. The voter list for the 12 states will freeze tonight. The SIR process will include house visits by booth-level officers and online updates by electors. The next phase is expected to begin in November in states going to polls next year. (PC: HT)