The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav as observers for the Haryana BJP legislature party meeting, set to elect the new Chief Minister. Caretaker CM Nayab Singh Saini, who won the Ladwa constituency by over 16,000 votes, is anticipated to be reappointed. The BJP defied expectations with a hat-trick victory, securing 48 out of 90 assembly seats. The new cabinet's oath-taking ceremony will occur on October 17, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP Chief Ministers.

NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead by three assailants in Mumbai’s Bandra area on Saturday night. Two suspects, Gurmail Singh (23) from Haryana and Dharamraj Kashyap (19) from Uttar Pradesh, have been arrested, while the search for a third accused is ongoing. The Mumbai Police is investigating the case, exploring angles like contract killing, business rivalry, and threats over a slum rehabilitation project. Reports suggest the involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with a possible motive to establish dominance in Mumbai. Siddique was rushed to Lilavati Hospital but was declared dead at 11:27 PM.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat criticized the West Bengal government over the incident at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, stating that a "crime and politics nexus" is responsible for such occurrences. Speaking at a Dussehra celebration, Bhagwat expressed his solidarity with the protesting junior doctors, calling the incident shameful. He drew parallels to the Mahabharata and Ramayana, highlighting the need for stronger actions to protect "matri shakti" (women’s power). Bhagwat condemned the government's failure to control the situation and accused them of attempting to cover up the incident. He called for nationwide support for the doctors' movement.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi slammed the central government after the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express collided with a stationary goods train near Chennai, injuring 19 passengers. Drawing comparisons to the Balasore accident that claimed nearly 300 lives, Gandhi said, "No lessons learned. Accountability starts at the top." Restoration efforts are ongoing, with Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister confirming no casualties and relief measures for passengers. Udhayanidhi Stalin emphasized proactive steps to prevent future accidents, while Rahul Gandhi demanded stricter accountability for railway safety.

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold separate Dussehra rallies in Mumbai on Saturday, ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections. Shinde’s rally will be at Azad Maidan, while Thackeray’s will be at Shivaji Park. Both leaders aim to show their strength, with Shinde expecting around 2 lakh supporters. Teasers released by both factions highlight their political messages, with Shinde criticizing Congress ties and Thackeray targeting the BJP. The rallies hold deep significance for Shiv Sena, a tradition started by Bal Thackeray in the 1960s.

National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on October 11, 2024, to stake his claim to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir. Supported by Congress, CPM, AAP, and independent legislators, Abdullah has secured the backing of 54 members in the 90-member Assembly. Congress, through its Pradesh Congress Committee, officially endorsed Abdullah’s leadership. This marks the first government formation since J&K's special status was revoked in 2019. NC’s Farooq Abdullah is likely to be nominated for a Rajya Sabha seat.

Nayab Saini is expected to take oath as Haryana's Chief Minister on October 15, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in the assembly elections. A 10-member committee, led by the Panchkula District Commissioner, is overseeing preparations for the ceremony. Saini, who replaced Manohar Lal Khattar in March, is from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community. The BJP secured 48 seats, its best-ever result in Haryana. Key ministerial candidates include Mahipal Dhanda and Mool Chand Sharma. The new cabinet will have a maximum of 14 ministers, including Saini.

Omar Abdullah, vice-president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, emphasized that statehood is the top priority for the region and criticized blaming Congress for the Haryana election results. In an interview, he expressed hope for the restoration of Article 370 and highlighted the need for healthy relations with the Centre, clarifying that good relations with the BJP would be challenging. Abdullah stated, “It is unfair to blame Congress for the results... Our alliance is intact.” He affirmed the coalition government's commitment to fulfilling promises made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

During a foundation stone-laying ceremony for development projects worth ₹7,600 crore in Maharashtra, PM Modi criticized Congress for attempting to divide Hindus and using Muslims as a vote bank. Referring to BJP's victory in Haryana's assembly elections, Modi stated that OBCs and Dalits support the BJP, and Congress's tactics failed. He also announced major infrastructure upgrades, including metro expansions, solar energy projects, and new airport terminals in Maharashtra, calling it unprecedented development under BJP’s rule.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded to the party's unexpected loss in the Haryana Assembly elections, stating that complaints of irregularities from various constituencies would be reported to the Election Commission. Expressing gratitude to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their support, he called their victory a triumph of the Constitution and democratic self-respect. Despite the loss in Haryana, Gandhi thanked voters and praised Congress' "Babbar Sher" workers for their hard work. He emphasized the party’s continued fight for social and economic justice, rights, and truth, assuring supporters that Congress will keep raising its voice.